Analysing the Impact of Marine Biofouling on the Energy Efficiency of Ships and the GHG Abatement Potential of Biofouling Management Measures
AUTHOR(S):
GloFouling Partnerships and GIA for Marina Biosafety. London, 2022.
YEAR:
2022
TYPE OF RESOURCE:
Guides and Manuals,
Technical Reports / References
DESCRIPTION:
This report on the impact of ships' biofouling on greenhouse gas emissions responds to a decision in 2020 by the Global Industry Alliance for Marine Biosafety to increase understanding within the shipping industry of the relationship between ships" biofouling and fuel consumption and resulting GHG emissions. The focus is twofold:
- Analyse the impact of biofouling accumulation on the energy efficiency of ships, and
- Analyse the sustainable solutions currently available to shipowners to effectively reduce GHG emissions through the minimization of biofouling.
The results of the report are based on an updated assessment of the current state of knowledge, complemented by newly developed research.
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