SERVICES

ANTIFOULING TREATMENTS


At APM Servicios Náuticos we are specialists in antifouling treatments, an essential solution to protect the hull of your boat and guarantee its optimum performance.


Antifouling is an antifouling paint that is generally applied at the end of the nautical season, when boats are taken out of the water for maintenance. It is at that time when the accumulation of marine organisms on the hull becomes visible, due to its constant exposure to water.


WHY IS ANTIFOULING IMPORTANT?

During this process, the previous antifouling layer is also removed, which makes it essential to apply a new protective layer. This type of paint is composed of resins, pigments and specific biocides that act by eliminating or preventing the adhesion of mollusks, barnacles, algae, snails, shipworms and other marine microorganisms.


These fouling not only affect the hull, but also key elements such as:


  • Propellers
  • Rudders
  • Sea intakes
  • Pipelines
  • Refrigeration systems


A clean hull ensures better performance, lower fuel consumption and lower maintenance costs  in the long run.

BENEFITS OF THE ANTIFOULING TREATMENT

  • Corrosion protection, especially in metal hulls.
  • Improved hydrodynamics, ideal for racing sailboats
  • Increased water flow efficiency in fishing boats
  • Prolongs the life of nets and marine systems
  • Reduced costs in net repairs and replacements

At APM Servicios Náuticos we use high quality and proven products, applied by professionals with extensive experience in the nautical sector.

We take care of every detail to ensure that your boat is protected and ready to return to the sea in the best conditions.