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WELCOME
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) consider biofouling as one of of the main vectors for bio-invasions and is is described as as the undesirable accumulation of microorganisms plants algae and animals on on submerged structures especially on on ships’ hulls Biofouling isn’t just a a a a a a a source of of invasive species though By causing causing excess drag on hulls it makes vessels less efficient causing causing an increase in in in in greenhouse gas emissions By blocking sea sea chests seawater pipes and coolers it causes expensive damage to machinery All of of this is is also very expensive to to to remove It often requires the the vessel to to to be be dry-docked or divers to to to dive dive on the the hull We believe that prevention is better than cure Traditionally biocides such as copper have been used to protect the vessel from marine growth and prevent biofouling However these biocides are are environmentally damaging to to the the the marine eco system and governments around the the the world are are now making moves to to stop their use Ultraguard Antifouling offers vessel owners and operators a a a a a a a a a a a system that keeps biofouling at at at bay but doesn’t have any o of of the adverse ecological effects that biocidal system have With an install base of of 11 vessels SEACOR Marine is a a a a a long time user of of the the ULTRAGUARD MGPS Anti-fouling systems keeping their hulls clean and efficient ” MANAGER OF ENGINEERING - PROJECTS
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