10 maritime news articles about Biofouling
Brazil has updated its regulations for controlling and managing ship’s biofouling to align with the 2023 IMO Biofouling Guidelines. Latest Updates14 April 2026Correspondent Brazil P&I brings us this update.
Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 28 Jul, 2025 Brazil Updates Ship Biofouling Standards to Align with IMO Guidelines Marcus Winchester Loss Prevention Officer According to a recently released circular shared by Proinde Brazil, the Brazilian Navy has updated its ship biofouling regulations to align with the 2
When ships trade across the ocean, they can introduce invasive aquatic species (IAS) to new marine environments, posing one of the greatest threats to the world’s freshwater, coastal, and marine ecosystems. This short video explains how IMO's GloFouling Partnerships and TEST Biofouling projects help to address the iss
This short video is about IMO's Glofouling Partnership Project which is working to tackle the issue of invasive aquatic species via biofouling on ships' hulls, recognized as one of the greatest threats to the ecological and economic well-being of the planet. Set in the Galapagos Islands, their latest workshop held pra
Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 14 Apr, 2023 Underwater Hull Cleaning - Risks and Precautions Associated with Diving Operations Dean Crossley Head of Loss Prevention Asia Underwater hull cleaning operations are critical for maintaining the performance and efficiency of a ship. It is foreseeable that recen
Short video animation explaining how reducing and managing biofouling is key to improve fuel efficiency in ships and reduce GHG emissions. Biofouling is the accumulation of aquatic organisms on wetted or immersed surfaces such as ships and other offshore structures.
Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 28 Feb, 2022 Australia - New Mandatory Biofouling Management Requirements for International Vessels The Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment (AWE) is implementing new requirements for managing biofouling on international vessels arriving in Australia,
IMO’s Glofouling Partnerships Project, which aims to protect marine ecosystems from the negative effects of invasive aquatic species, is featured in a new film “Ocean Aware”, which premiered on 23 November. The documentary draws attention to the challenges facing the oceans.
What is biofouling and why does it matter? How do ships and other ocean structures spread invasive aquatic species?
Search for ships currently entered in the London P&I Club by their name or I M O number Search Search for correspondents in our global network by country/area or port/city Search New Zealand – Biofouling risk management 20 April 2017 Members who call at ports in New Zealand should note that the New Zealand Authorit