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Conference agenda

08:30

Conference opening

Introducing day 1

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Eriksbergshallen
08:45

Foul play

Opening keynote speach

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KEYNOTE M Raouf Kattan
OBE FREng DSc PhD, Founder Safinah Ltd
09:15

PANEL: Fouling challenges and how to overcome them

10:00

COFFEE BREAK

10:25

Introducing session 1 - The fouling challenge

10:30

Climate Change and Antifouling Coatings: Impacts on Performance and Biofouling Communities

Sergey Dobretsov
Sultan Qaboos University
10:50

Project 0: comparing the impact of fouling on 6 different fouling control systems

Eriksbergshallen
Maria Salta
Expert Biofilm Research, Endures
11:10

Hull coating selection and performance insights based on 800+ drydock projects

Ralitsa Mihaylova
Head of Special Projects, Safinah Group
11:30

Mercy Ships - Conference charity partner

11:50

LUNCH

Lunch is served in Eriksbergshallen

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13:00

Introducing session 2 - Paints and the impact of cleaning

13:05

Cleaning technologies as a complementary measure for hull performance management

KEYNOTE: Dorothea Stübing
Group Leader Biofouling control coatings, Fraunhofer
13:35

Regulating Hull Cleaning: A Commercial Perspective

Karl Lander
Environmental Services Director, Subsea Global Solutions
13:55

Investigating the Impact of In-Water Cleaning on Coating Performance and Cleaning Efficiency Using a Lab-Scale System

Pascal Guth
PhD Student, the Technical University of Denmark
14:15

Pro-active cleaning without capture….. what are we afraid of?

Thomas Vance
Chief Executive, PML Applications
14:35

COFFEE BREAK

14:55

Introducing session 3 - Coating technology innovation - new approaches

15:00

Degradable polymer based antifouling coatings and their applications

Eriksbergshallen
KEYNOTE: Qingyi Xie
Research scientist, South China University of Technology; Vice general manager, Guangdong Havey Advanced Materials Co. Ltd.
15:30

Microencapsulation Technology: advancing compliance and safety of biofouling management

Volodymyr Pashovych
Program Manager, Marine Antifouling, Arxada
15:50

Quantitative Characterization of Hydrogel Layers on Antifouling Coatings

Shawn Lindner
PhD Student, the Technical University of Denmark Chemical Engineering
16:10

BREAK

16:20

Introducing session 4 - What grows beneath the surface

16:25

Applying Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) to Evaluate Sustainable Biofouling Alternatives in Norwegian Sea-Based Aquaculture

Marina Hauser
LCA Advisor, Bellona Foundation
16:45

Microalgae as a Nutrient Source for Amathia verticillata Growth in Seawater: A Pilot Scale Study


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Noor Faraj
Research and Development Engineer
17:05

Day 1 wrap-up

18:00

Poster session

18:30

Pre-dinner drinks reception

Eriksbergshallen
19:00

Dinner

Enjoy a Swedish west coast inspired menu and dinner entertainment in Eriksbergshallen

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Eriksbergshallen

08:30

Conference opening

08:40

Introducing the opening session

08:45

Sustainable Antifouling Coating Technologies for New-building Ships

Opening keynote speach

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KEYNOTE: Andrew Hwang
Leader of Coating & Advanced Materials Research Group, Samsung Heavy Industries
09:15

PANEL: How will the industry combine sustainability needs and regulatory demands?

09:55

COFFEE BREAK

10:15

Introducing session 5: Regulatory- and sustainability trends

10:20

Researching new ways for sustainable coatings

Santiago Arias
Head of Product Sustainability, Hempel
10:40

Regulatory Updates on Copper Antifouling and the Science Behind

Tom Bischof
Director of Quality Assurance, Safety, and Global Regulatory Affairs at American Chemet Corporation
11:00

Monitoring of antifouling copper in target marinas

Kevin Long
Regulatory Compliance Limited
11:20

Field study of copper release rates and the risk assessment of antifouling paints for pleasure crafts

Petter Andreassen
Chief Chemist, R&D Fouling Protection, Jotun A/S
11:40

Microplastics released from antifouling coatings: comparison of coatings and evaluation of release mechanisms

Matthias Bork
PhD student, the Technical University of Denmark
12:00

LUNCH

13:05

Introducing session 6: Researching new approaches for sustainable coatings

13:10

Sustainable, Innovative Hybrid Coatings for Marine Antifouling: Design, Performances and Environmental Assessment

Mariarosa Ramondo
Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (ISSMC) CNR
13:30

Advancing Marine Coating Formulations with Selektope: Insights from Silyl Acrylate Systems

Ida Friberg
Senior Formulation Engineer & Project Manager, I-Tech
13:50

Paint leach rate screening method to shorten product development process

Heleen Keustermans
Antifouling Coatings Formulation Scientist, Janssen PMP
14:10

BREAK

14:25

Introducing session 7 - Innovative methods for fouling prevention

14:30

Heterodyning and Guided Wave Ultrasonic Technology: A Complementary Solution for Ship Hull Fouling Protection

Sasha Heriot
Product Development Business Manager, Cathelco
14:50

Evaluating Ultrasonic Antifouling Technology: Effectiveness Against Biofouling and Potential Impact on Marine Mammals

Micaela Machado Querido
DHI AquaTech Testing & Environmental Laboratory
15:10

Evaluating organotin-free catalysts as EU-REACH compliant solutions for biocidal silicone-based marine coatings

Anna Szczotok-Piechaczek
R&D Senior Chemist, Jotun
15:30

COFFEE BREAK

15:50

Introducing session 8 - Power of Data

15:55

Tackeling Biofouling with Data Science - A Journey Into a Dark and Wet Rabbit Hole

Michael Stein
Co-Founder and CEO, Vesselity
16:15

Sustainable Hull Maintenance Strategies and decision support tool HullMASTER (Hull MAintenance STrategies for Emission Reduction)

Lena Granhag
Associate Professor, Chalmers University of Technology
16:35

Biofouling in-water assessment with ROV and deep-learning based image recognition software

Filippo Castelli
PhD, Technologist, National Research Council (CNR) - Institute for the Study of Anthropogenic Impacts and Sustainability in the Marine Environment (IAS)
16:55

Machine learning approaches to assess fouling on field samples

Axel Rosenhahn
Professor for Analytical Chemistry, Ruhr University Bochum
17:15

Poster award announcement and final words

conference ending

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