Several boats are placed vertically against a concrete barrier, with visible wear and paint peeling from their surfaces. The boats are lined up closely, showcasing various colors and the ropes hanging loosely.
Several boats are placed vertically against a concrete barrier, with visible wear and paint peeling from their surfaces. The boats are lined up closely, showcasing various colors and the ropes hanging loosely.

Biofouling

Collecting data to enhance ship performance and sustainability strategies.

Two individuals are working underneath the hull of a large boat, scraping away at the surface. One is closer to the camera, wearing a cap, a purple shirt, and jeans shorts, using a scraping tool. The other person is in the background, dressed in blue, focused on a similar task. The environment appears industrial, with a concrete floor, and the underside of the boat dominates the frame.
Two individuals are working underneath the hull of a large boat, scraping away at the surface. One is closer to the camera, wearing a cap, a purple shirt, and jeans shorts, using a scraping tool. The other person is in the background, dressed in blue, focused on a similar task. The environment appears industrial, with a concrete floor, and the underside of the boat dominates the frame.
A close-up view of a wooden pier support encrusted with barnacles and shells, partially submerged in water. The wooden texture is rough, with natural decay and marine life attached.
A close-up view of a wooden pier support encrusted with barnacles and shells, partially submerged in water. The wooden texture is rough, with natural decay and marine life attached.
A close-up view of metal bollards on a boat, with a rope coiled around them. The background shows a blurred image of water, indicating movement.
A close-up view of metal bollards on a boat, with a rope coiled around them. The background shows a blurred image of water, indicating movement.
A large passenger ship docked at a port with people cleaning its side. The ship has a distinct red, white, and black color scheme, with large orange lifeboats mounted on its side. Several workers in high-visibility clothing are using long poles to clean the windows and sides of the ship. The setting appears to be a harbor with a hillside town visible in the background.
A large passenger ship docked at a port with people cleaning its side. The ship has a distinct red, white, and black color scheme, with large orange lifeboats mounted on its side. Several workers in high-visibility clothing are using long poles to clean the windows and sides of the ship. The setting appears to be a harbor with a hillside town visible in the background.
Several boats are docked in a marina area. The foreground features a blue boat with intricate metalwork at its bow, including a seahorse ornament. The boat is anchored with blue ropes close to a wooden dock. A lifebuoy is visible on another boat in the background, which is black and marked with the name 'Strömsdal'. The water appears dark with some green algae.
Several boats are docked in a marina area. The foreground features a blue boat with intricate metalwork at its bow, including a seahorse ornament. The boat is anchored with blue ropes close to a wooden dock. A lifebuoy is visible on another boat in the background, which is black and marked with the name 'Strömsdal'. The water appears dark with some green algae.
A rusted and deteriorating metal ship hull is partly submerged in water, showcasing its corroded surface and portholes. The structure appears aged, with visible texture and damage, set against a calm sea.
A rusted and deteriorating metal ship hull is partly submerged in water, showcasing its corroded surface and portholes. The structure appears aged, with visible texture and damage, set against a calm sea.

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