BRITISH COATINGS FEDERATION TO LAUNCH PROTECT, COLLECT AND DISPOSE ANTIFOULING INITIATIVE
The British Coatings Federation (BCF), along with the Green Blue (a joint initiative between the Royal Yachting Association and British Marine) and the Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), will launch their Protect, Collect and Dispose Antifouling Initiative at the 2019 Marina Conference in Bournemouth on 24th-25th April. The objective of the initiative is to inform as many people as possible about environmental best practice when antifouling boats.
This initiative builds on the successful, award-winning DIY Safe Antifouling programme BCF, RYA and British Marine launched in 2017. It is intended for those who antifoul their own vessels, as well as for marinas and boatyards who are offering professional antifouling services.
An informative trifold leaflet has been produced explaining how to best protect yourself and the environment, especially with regard to collecting paint debris and disposing of waste. A weather resistant poster is also available for display in chandlers, marinas and boatyards.
British Coatings Federation to launch protect, collect and dispose antifouling initiative
NEW TECHNOLOGY AIMS TO REDUCE UNDERWATER RADIATED NOISE GENERATED BY SHIPS’ PROPELLER CAVITATION
A new technology aimed at reducing the underwater radiated noise (URN) generated by ships’ propeller cavitation has been developed by Strathclyde University and Oscar Propulsion.
The patented Oscar PressurePores system reduces propeller tip vortex cavitation by applying a small number of strategically bored holes in the propeller blades.
The addition of these pressure-relieving holes now allows ships to operate with a more silent propeller with a minimum of compromise on its efficiency or having to slow steam. Reducing cavitation also reduces its associated erosive effect.
David Taylor, CEO, Oscar Propulsion, said: “Underwater radiated noise is one of the most adverse environmental by-products from commercial shipping, yet unlike other forms of marine pollution, there is no legislation yet in place to prevent this type of environmental damage.
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The Report • June 2019 • Issue 88 | 9
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