The entry into force of the Ballast Water Convention this September will not prevent the transfer of invasive aquatic species (IAS) unless there is mandatory legislation in place to prevent biofouling on ships’ hulls, according to Antwerp-based Subsea Industries. Commenting on a presentation deliver
The last time a battle ship was transferred to the water at the old navy yard near the central station of Amsterdam, was more than a hundred years ago. Today, as with many industrial heritage sites, the area is a creative hub for start-ups. Micanti is one of these new companies and yet they are doin
The project led by the ORE Catapult could see the creation of a detailed map to identify the type, speed of growth and prevalence of attaching organisms with the aim of better informing the operation and maintenance of subsea equipment. The overall aim of the project is to map for how communities of
