Copper-Free and Low Copper Antifouling
Abstract
The copper discharges from underwater hull coatings remain a regulatory concern. The effort focuses on characterizing advanced coating systems (copper-containing, copper-free, and low copper) and their suitability for Navy-unique operational factors such as speed time profiles, drydocking intervals, and maintenance practices. The biofouling pressure at Navy homeports is also being characterized in order to inform hull and, especially, propeller cleaning scheduling.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 7d3d90e6c1e235dad98e045dfc31e215
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