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How MGPS Works to Prevent Biofouling?
Biofouling Buildup of algae, barnacles, mussels and other marine life on submerged vessels surfaces reduces vessel performance, increases fuel usage and can initiate the corrosion process. Sealong Marine Engineering Group (SME) takes the headache out of marine maintenance with its Marine Growth Prevention Systems (MGPS). So, what we aim to explain in this blog is how MGPS works against biofouling and the know-how of SME’s that secure proven long term protection.
The Core Working Principle of MGPS Against Biofouling
MGPS does not clean, it keeps the environment in a condition where marine organisms cannot grow - rather than removing them after they have established themselves. The system typically used some form of controlled biocide release or low-level electrical current to prevent the attachment and reproduction of the offending organisms. Unlike passive systems (such as anti-fouling paints, which degrade over time) MGPSs delivers continuous, adaptive protection vital for those vessels in the fields of warm water and rich nutrients where biofouling is known to develop rapidly.SME’s MGPS systems are a compromise between effectiveness and eco-friendliness: reflecting its ISO 14001 certification and CSR-pollution discharge license, the solutions prevent over biociding and are used to benefit marine ecosystem, ensuring that ships remain safe.
SME’s MGPS Advantages: Expertise and Integration for Enhanced Protection
SME enhances MGPS performance with technical expertise and integrated service. First off its R&D team – with more than 10 years of maritime maintenance expertise — adapts each MGPS to various ships categories or conditions, all based on the type of ship and its operations so that it effectively covers hulls, cooling systems and submerged pipelines. Secondly, SME incorporates MGPS within its single-point maintenance system (along with ICCP and Shaft Grounding). This synergy is important: the biofouling of ICCP anodes can inhibit corrosion protection; Shaft Grounding ensures electricity interference to MGPS operation does not occur. When combined all of these services provide a complete defense against fouling and corrosion. Third, SME's AI data analytic services track performance of MGPS systematically in real time for any signs of anomaly (e.g., reduction in biocide level or current fluctuation), and adjusts proactively to ensure the system is working even when changing marine conditions affect it.
Reliability Backed by SME’s Service Capabilities
Timely support and quality assurance No matter how good a copper-based marine growth prevention system (MGPS) is, to ensure ongoing consistent biofouling prevention, it must rely on consistent timely support and quality. The company’s 5,000 sqm workshop is used both for MGPS testing and maintenance and a component store as the logistics network of this MGPS covers more than 200 ports. This rapid response means less down time; and with so many vessels operating around the clock, that is no small consideration.” In addition, customers are offered confidence in the MGPS project services because of the 12-month warranty on offer from SME and quality control procedures deployed by the firm are consistent with ISO 9001 standards, enabling for high performance installation or retrofit projects on MGPS. Drawing on over 1,000 vessels serviced each year, SME’s team of 100+ technicians arrive with the expertise necessary to ensure MGPS performs optimally in all seasons.
In conclusion MGPS is preventative and the expertise, single package approach and service quality of SME has positioned its MGPS systems as a dependable choice for ship owners. By focusing on efficiency, longevity and dependability, SME keeps vessels clear of biofouling and keep operations moving.