Short Overview

'Hull/Prop In-water Cleaning Service Providers, 1st Edition' is a global directory of companies offering in-water hull and propeller cleaning services. It features updated data sheets, geographic coverage maps and detailed profiles of service providers across key maritime regions. This essential resource supports ship operators, managers and regulators in improving vessel efficiency and managing biofouling amid increasing environmental and decarbonization pressures.

Detailed Overview

With mounting international focus on decarbonization and marine energy efficiency, managing ship biofouling has become vital to operational and environmental performance. 'Hull/Prop In-water Cleaning Service Providers, 1st Edition' addresses this need by offering a comprehensive, regionally structured directory of companies who provide in-water hull and propeller cleaning services worldwide.

This 1st Edition includes fully updated data sheets and detailed profiles for 40 different companies, covering the specific services offered, geographical reach, operational capabilities and technical expertise. Service providers across Asia, Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Australasia, Europe and North and South America are included, with clear mapping and tabular references to help users identify local and regional options.

Through its structured layout and data-driven content, this edition enables ship managers, owners and stakeholders to make informed decisions in planning maintenance, optimizing hydrodynamic efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance, all while contributing to the broader goals of sustainable shipping.

Contents Listing

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Biofouling Management

1.2 Effect of Biofouling

1.3 In-water Cleaning

Chapter 2: Geographical Coverage of Service Providers

2.1 Asia and Australasia

2.2 North and South America

2.3 Europe, the Arabian Peninsula and Africa

Chapter 3: Data Sheets for Hull/Prop In-water Cleaning Service Providers

3.1 Icons for Data Sheets

3.2 Data Sheets

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