Fouling of vessels occurs naturally in the marine environment and if not controlled, can negatively impact a vessel’s performance. The transport of goods by sea can exacerbate fouling problems, bringing non-indigenous infestations of invasive aquatic species (IAS). This article discusses hull coatings designed to battle IAS as well as global regulations and protocols in place to curtail their transport....
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