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Non-biocidal antifouling test

As environmental regulations tighten for marine leisure antifouling, new product innovation has continued mainly with sustainability in mind. So I proposed an on-water test of eight products, three of which are non-copper coatings, and a simultaneous static panel test to run alongside.

I have worked in the marine industry for a long time, including a four-year spell as advertising manager of PBO and Yachting Monthly. I am still in PR and I work with numerous marine companies as well as the British Coatings Federation, but I proposed this test as an independent freelance journalist in cooperation with PBO and Motor Boat & Yachting magazine.

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