Safinah at the Heart of World Maritime Day 2025
Each year, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) shines a spotlight on the critical relationship between the maritime industry and the health of our oceans. The 2025 theme – “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity”, calls for collective responsibility and forward-thinking innovation to safeguard the seas that sustain global trade, economies, and ecosystems.
The impact of climate change on paint and coatings
The Reengineer published the article “The Impact of Climate Change on Paint and Coatings” by Chris Baraniuk, featuring Safinah Managing Director Andy Hopkinson’s expert opinion on the damaging effects of climate change on paints and coatings which are far-reaching.
Biofouling challenges in the recreational boating sector: How to preserve biodiversity and the yacht
Why is biodiversity important and how is it linked to reported biofouling control practices? What can be done to ensure minimal negative impact on the environment? Biofouling on the hull translates into additional fuel costs, while heavily fouled pipework, such as engine cooling systems, can result in operational and safety issues.
Safinah Group joins Marine Energy Wales
Safinah Group is the newest member of Marine Energy Wales, an initiative dedicated to establishing Wales as a global leader in sustainable marine energy generation. Marine Energy Wales (MEW), founded and managed by Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum, is an initiative dedicated to promoting sustainable marine energy generation and thus contributing to a low carbon economy. The […]
The transition to biocide-free coatings
Safinah Group’s Carl Barnes considers the evolution of antifouling technologies and how the latest solutions really perform. Controlling fouling on immersed surfaces has been a requirement since ships have been used as a means of transport. Historically, ‘biocides’ such as mercury, arsenic, lead, pitch and copper were used to prevent fouling of ship hulls. The […]
