The 3rd edition (2027-2028) is now available as an e-book.
The print edition will be available in November.
This fully-illustrated publication describes in detail the problems that biofouling can cause to ship operations and the marine environment.
It examines the use of anti-fouling systems to prevent the build-up of biofouling as well as the options available for ship cleaning, in particular the importance of in-water cleaning. It also sets out the revised 2023 IMO Biofouling Guidelines, specific regional mandatory biofouling requirements and the mandatory IMO AFS Convention.
This edition includes a fully updated section of informative data sheets with for a number of in-water hull cleaning companies worldwide.