The Project
The GloFouling Partnerships and the TEST Biofouling Project have joined forces to create a unified global initiative against marine biofouling.
By combining strengths, the project delivers both innovation and capacity building: TEST demonstrates cutting-edge, sustainable technologies through pilot projects in developing regions, while GloFouling builds the capacity of countries to implement the IMO Biofouling Guidelines and reduce the spread of invasive aquatic species.
Together, this partnership supports Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs), promotes energy efficiency, and advances best practices across shipping and other marine sectors—protecting oceans and ecosystems worldwide.
Read MoreBiofouling—the build-up of microorganisms, plants, and animals on ship hulls and other marine structures—is more than just a maintenance headache. It creates two major global problems:
By combining strengths, the project delivers both innovation and capacity building: TEST demonstrates cutting-edge, sustainable technologies through pilot projects in developing regions, while GloFouling builds the capacity of countries to implement the IMO Biofouling Guidelines and reduce the spread of invasive aquatic species.
Together, this partnership supports Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs), promotes energy efficiency, and advances best practices across shipping and other marine sectors—protecting oceans and ecosystems worldwide.
The Issue
The Issue
Announcement
GloFouling to conclude in 2025, TEST Biofouling extended to 2026
After 6+ years of impact, the GloFouling Partnerships Project will close in May 2025.
To continue the momentum, the TEST Biofouling Project has been extended until 2026.
