Sonihull- UK

Headquartered in Coventry, Sonihull has developed an industry-leading ultrasound technology that safely prevents marine algae, weeds and mollusks from colonizing ocean-going vessels and structures like ships and wind farms. The technology removes the need for poisonous chemicals and micro plastics in antifouling coatings and can reduce maintenance costs by up to 90%. Sonihull provides effective antifouling protection for solid materials, including Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, GRP, FRP, Kevlar, Titanium and rigid plastics.

Sonihull systems produce multiple bursts of ultrasonic energy in a range of targeted pulse frequencies. These pulses are transmitted through the material that the transducer is attached to. The ultrasound produces a pattern of increasing and decreasing pressure on the surface of the material.