European Coatings Conference "MARINE COATINGS"
February 28th - 29th 2008 / Berlin, Germany
The sea is a harsh mistress
In the marine environment all surfaces are affected by the attachment of fouling organisms. In addition sea water is an aggressive agent and good electrolyte that provokes corrosion. Regarding marine vessels, interior and exterior hull corrosion and exterior hull surface fouling are major factors affecting ship operating costs and vessel life. Enhanced protection against fouling and corrosion generates significant saving in both the maintenance and operation of marine vessels, marine structures, maritime platforms and equipment.
Focusing on developments in antifouling and anticorrosion coatings for the marine environment, the European Coatings Conference "Marine Coatings" will provide you with ideal networking opportunities and up-to-date information. This premiere will present 12 high-level technical papers, given by invited international experts, on topics such as
Novel developments in hybrid resins
High solid coatings for the marine environment
Environmentally friendly antifouling coatings
Nanostructured coatings
The conference will additionally host the pre-conference tutorial "Fundamentals of Antifouling" enabling conference delegates to acquire a profound base knowledge on the principles of biofouling and how to avoid it.