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Marine growth prevention

Anti-fouling is an important application in order to preserve the integrity and efficacy of a wide range of marine related installations including ships, offshore platforms and subsea pipelines. It is the practice of using special coatings and methods to inhibit marine fouling on these structures, such as: barnacles, seaweed and mussels. By removing marine growth effectively, companies can save maintenance costs, labour and improve working efficiency as well as prolong the service life of their marine equipment. 

The antifoulant type prevention products generally act by liberating substances or substances in painting, which can inhibit the adhesion of marine organisms to the surface. Antifouling antifouls such as barnacles and CP use ΔV to generate current, inhibiting electrochemical fouling cathodicbarnacles. The result is an unfriendly space for marine life, which cannot attach to or grow on underwater surfaces. 

How It Works and Why It's Essential?

Preventing marine growth is important for several reasons. The foremost is the adhesion of marine life to underwater installations that adds to drag and reduces the performance of ships and offshore facilities. This may cause higher fuel consumption and cost of operation. Marine growth can also rapidly corrode and abrade steel surfaces, resulting in a loss of structural integrity for marine structures. Companies can mitigate these risks by utilising proven marine growth prevention products and maintain efficiency in their marine infrastructure. 

Quality marine growth prevention products are best sourced through an experienced and established supplier such as SME. SME has range of MGPs, to suite different industries and application. Their marine growth prevention system products are formulated to give solid, long-term control of marine growth and preserve the performance of your underwater gear. 

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