Antifouling coating

A coating applied to ship hulls and other immersed structures to prevent or reduce the settlement and growth of marine organisms. Most systems either release biocides in a controlled way or present a low energy foul release surface from which organisms are easily dislodged.

Also known as: antifouling paint, anti-fouling coating

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Topcoat

The final coat of a coating system, providing the specified colour, gloss and resistance to weathering, ultraviolet light and chemical exposure. It is the system's first line of defence against the environment and largely determines how the finish looks over time.

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Cathodic protection

An electrochemical technique for controlling corrosion by making the metal structure the cathode of an electrochemical cell, using either sacrificial anodes or an impressed current system. It is widely combined with protective coatings on pipelines, ships, jetties and offshore structures.

Coatings & protectionMarineIndustrialConstructionGreen energy

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