8 Biofouling management – boosting efficiency and biosecurity

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=== • Abstract • === • The control of biofouling is moving higher up the agenda for the global fleet, for reasons associated with fuel costs, greenhouse gases, and in some regions, biosecurity. Recent advances have been made towards efficient biofouling management. However, significant challenges still remain which are impeding the uptake of, and compliance with, the IMO Biofouling Guidelines. This presentation will introduce the development of an international framework of guidelines for Biofouling management, with a focus on in-water hull cleaning, biocides in antifouling coatings and nailing down the true biosecurity threats from biofouling. • === • Speaker: Tom Vance, Biofouling Management SIG - https://www.imarest.org/special-inter... • === • Dr Tom Vance is the research and development manager at PML Applications, the trading subsidiary of the Plymouth Marine Laboratory. His main focus is on commercial contracts associated with the ballast water and biofouling industry, and supervising students in this field. His research interests are based in biofouling ecology. Following his PhD he was involved in developing non-toxic anti-fouling coatings. In his current role he works with industry to understand the problems and challenges in operating in the marine environment, and introducing new solutions to help make shipping more efficient and make tidal energy a more viable option. • === • IMarEST Annual Conference 2019 - Shaping the future of a sustainable blue economy - https://www.imarest.org/annualconference

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