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Understanding ultrasonic anti-fouling systems

This webinar will focus on ultrasonics anti-fouling system and will explain how they work, where can ultrasonics be effectively utilised, and their place in the armoury in the battle with biofouling.

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Maintaining a clean hull: the environmental and economic footprint of ship hull fouling and hull maintenance

Dr. Dinis Reis Oliveira will present on a novel interactive tool - HullMASTER, which helps to make evidence-based decisions on ship hull maintenance.

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The spread of marine diseases and pathogens and the link to invasive species

A number of factors are contributing to the increased spread of marine diseases with greater impacts. With greater movements of ships and goods worldwide and increases in aquaculture - one contributor is the potential spread of invasive species via biofouling.

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BioPass - end to end biofouling management across the lifecycle of the asset

Introduction of BioPass technology created to connect relevant stakeholders involved in the biofouling management lifecycle to a common information record in real time.

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Raising the bar in in-water cleaning

In January 2021, a new industry standard on in-water cleaning with capture was published. The presentation will inform about the work of the industry working group, the content, and the next steps that will be taken to raise the bar in in-water cleaning.

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Managing Marine Bioinvasions in the Galapagos Islands Marine Reserve

The Galapagos Islands are under threat from possible invasive aquatic species (IAS) via increased marine traffic (e.g. tourism). The Charles Darwin Foundation and other partners are developing risk assessments along with protocols for IAS prevention and management.

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Biofouling management in New Zealand salmon farms: challenges and directions

Biofouling presents an operational challenge for finfish aquaculture globally. In New Zealand, the salmon aquaculture industry has moved away from the use of antifouled nets…

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An update on the review of the Biofouling Guidelines

During 72nd Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) session the Member States have assigned Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) to review the 2011 IMO Biofouling Guidelines. During this webinar an update will be provided about the progress so far.

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Risk of dissemination of the nonindigenous Orange cup coral from ship hulls and oil/gas platforms in the South West Atlantic

Risk of dissemination of the nonindigenous Orange cup coral from ship hulls and oil/gas platforms in the South West Atlantic

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Ecological engineering of marine infrastructure for biosecurity

Presenting the results of a literature review and a large scale field experiment on the factors that influence the settlement of invasive aquatic species.

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Effect of biofouling on ship performance and energy efficiency

The webinar will analyse the questions of “How might the roughness of biofouling and fouling-control coatings be related to full-scale ship resistance and powering?” It will showcase experimental and numerical methods with future directions.

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Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety

The webinar will explain the concept of the GIA, what benefits can be derived from its activities and how can private sector companies join this initiative.

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Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety

The webinar will explain the concept of the GIA, what benefits can be derived from its activities and how can private sector companies join this initiative.

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Vessel-Check: an aquatic biosecurity risk assessment tool

The Vessel-Check portal provides an indicative risk assessment for a vessel, based on its management practices to mitigate the transfer of IAS.

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Managing corrosion and biofouling of the offshore monopile supports for wind turbines

Research on a new concept for offshore wind monopile design that also aims at enhancing local marine habitats

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Lessons learned through implementing and enforcing California’s biofouling management regulations

This webinar will highlight the lessons learned from the use of reporting forms and vessel inspections carried out by California over the past 3 years.

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Normativa para la gestión de bioincrustaciones marinas. La experiencia del Estado de California

En este seminario web se destacarán las lecciones aprendidas del uso de formularios de notificación e inspecciones de buques llevadas a cabo por California durante los últimos 3 años.

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Monitoring biofouling in the offshore renewable energy industry

Global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is increasing the deployment of new technologies and structures to generate electricity form ocean resources such as tides and waves.

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The role of biofouling in recreational sailing, yachting and marinas as a pathway for non-indigenous species

Biofouling on recreational boats is a major pathway for the introduction of non-indigenous species with a potential to becoming invasive.

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Impacts of biofouling in marine aquaculture

An introduction to the main obstacles for efficient and sustainable growth presented by biofouling in the marine aquaculture industry.