ProNiCareTransnational cooperation for Protecting Niche areas from marine corrosion and biofouling
by green coatings and new test technologies

ProNiCare Project

Marine biofouling and corrosion are two substantial challenges for shipping, offshore infrastructures, aquaculture infrastructures, and maritime technologies exposed to sea water. ​​

Expensive corrosion resistant materials are often needed for vital functional equipment and surfaces. ProNiCare project will address the urgent need to develop environmentally friendly and more cost-effective solutions for new antifouling coatings, following the ban of environmentally damaging tributyltin. This will be advanced in ProNiCare through use of high-tech nanomaterial-based formulations, creating a thin coating with functional antifouling and anti-rust additives in a green and eco-friendly product that will be tested in a newly developed innovative testing unit. 

ProNiCare project will also improve the understanding of biofouling propagation and protection of niche areas and offer best practices to address this maritime challenge. 

Organization of ProNiCare

The Problems of Biofouling and Corrosion

Biofouling and corrosion are an economic and environmental problem for the maritime industry.

Maritime Niche Areas

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Internal seawater systems

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Rudder shaft and hinge

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Propeller and shaft

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Anodes

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Intake or outflow openings

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Sea chest and gratings

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Bilge keel

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Bow thruster

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Areas prone to paint damage

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Anchors, anchor chains and wells

Our Partners

SINTEF AS

Alfred Wegener Institute

Funzionano AS

Ankron

AquaBioTech Group

Kelvion

Latest News

First PRONICARE Annual Meeting at AquaBioTech Group Facilities

Last month AquaBioTech Group had the exciting opportunity to…

Article on ProNiCare published in THINK Magazine

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ProNiCare project at SETAC Europe 33rd Annual Meeting

ProNiCare project partner AquaBioTech Group is pleased to announce…