In shipping's ongoing efforts to survive and thrive in the global economy, and on the backdrop of societal and regulatory pressure to reduce maritime's impact on the environment, tackling biofouling head-on and mitigating the risks has never been so important.

This interview with BioCote® discusses how antimicrobials work in coatings, benefits they provide, demand, classification and what the future holds for this important technology.

Finding a "golden ratio" of time-tested preservatives has wide-ranging benefits for formulators in the paints and coatings space, enabling customers to serve local markets and meet global standards.

BIOBAN BTCM combines two powerful actives - BIT and CMIT/MIT - into a stable, one-drum formulation.

This work deals with the assessment of fungal deterioration on different anti-corrosive coatings using electrochemical techniques (corrosion potential and ionic resistance).

SLIPS Foul Protect N1x has successfully demonstrated the pathway to reducing marine fouling with a non-toxic, environmentally friendly approach combining the smooth and slippery liquid-based surface (Physical module) and highly branched amphiphilic SAPs (Chemical module).

With multiple major coatings suppliers now turning to Selektope to enhance the hard fouling prevention offered by their anti-fouling products, ship owners are encouraged to check whether this unique active agent is present in the anti-fouling systems being considered during their coating selection process.

Designed for both freshwater and saltwater vessels.

Despite a shrinking preservative toolbox, there are still a diverse range of biocide options available to formulators.