The global antifouling paints and coatings market reached a value of US$ 8.5 Billion in 2020. Looking forward, the publisher expects the market to grow at a CAGR of around 9% during 2021-2026.

Ablative paints wear away with use and need vessel movement to stay active. The paints wear in plates to expose fresh bottom paint, which helps reduce buildup, maintenance and preparation when it is ...

Emissions from copper-based antifouling paints are a well-known environmental problem. As much as 40 percent of copper inputs to the Baltic Sea come from antifouling paints on ships and leisure boats.

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is reminding boaties and anyone else who paints boats of new rules for using antifouling paints. From 1 July 2015, anyone using antifouling paints must ...

Dublin, Sept. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 'Antifouling Paint and Coating Market: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis' report has been ...

Copper-based antifouling paint has long been the norm for boats, but new research shows ships should make the switch to silicone.

TRIPLE BIOCIDES LEADING THE WAY FOR SUPERYACHT ANTIFOULING. HICKORY, N.C., Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innovation, Sustainability and Environmental Impact. These are the key features of ...

Emissions from copper-based antifouling paints are a well-known environmental problem. As much as 40 percent of copper inputs to the Baltic Sea come from antifouling paints on ships and leisure boats.

When the researchers compared copper-based antifouling paint with silicone-based paint, it was found that the bio-friendly product outperformed its toxic cousin at keeping the fouling at bay. The work ...