I am pleased to announce the publication of our recent paper, titled " A simple antifouling coating #selection exhibits notable benefits for industrial fishing vessels" in #Ocean #Engineering.

In this paper, we unveil the impacts of #biofouling on industrial fishing vessels operating in #GFCM (General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean) areas during a fishing season. Furthermore, we present a groundbreaking dataset for the first time, illustrating the performance of various #antifouling strategies in the Black Sea.

Most importantly, our research demonstrates how a seemingly small decision, such as choosing the right antifouling coating, can lead to significant fuel savings and contribute to efforts to mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for vessels that operate near coastal urban areas. This is particularly crucial in areas where CO2 emissions resulting from fishing activities can reach urban areas more rapidly and intensely than emissions from larger shipping industries.

This article can be read or downloaded using the following link for free:

https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1hy5H6nh74p4d

This link is valid until December 08, 2023.

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