GB2385026A - Marine anti-fouling using light - Google Patents

Marine anti-fouling using light Download PDF

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GB2385026A
GB2385026A GB0203080A GB0203080A GB2385026A GB 2385026 A GB2385026 A GB 2385026A GB 0203080 A GB0203080 A GB 0203080A GB 0203080 A GB0203080 A GB 0203080A GB 2385026 A GB2385026 A GB 2385026A
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; CARE OF BIRDS, FISHES, INSECTS; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K79/00—Methods or means of catching fish in bulk not provided for in groups A01K69/00 - A01K77/00, e.g. fish pumps; Detection of fish; Whale fishery
    • A01K79/02—Methods or means of catching fish in bulk not provided for in groups A01K69/00 - A01K77/00, e.g. fish pumps; Detection of fish; Whale fishery by electrocution
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B59/00—Hull protection specially adapted for vessels; Cleaning devices specially adapted for vessels
    • B63B59/04—Preventing hull fouling
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B59/00—Hull protection specially adapted for vessels; Cleaning devices specially adapted for vessels
    • B63B59/06—Cleaning devices for hulls
    • B63B59/08—Cleaning devices for hulls of underwater surfaces while afloat

Abstract

A method of marine anti-fouling comprises using a light source 2 and 3 at certain wavelengths to attract fish which feed on the microorganisms which cause marine fouling. When used on a vessel hull 6 this method eliminates the need to remove the vessel from the water or apply environmentally harmful coatings to the hull. The light source may illuminate the exterior of the hull Fig 1, the light source may be provided inside a semi-transparent boat hull Fig 2 or the boat hull may be provided with a luminous coating Fig 2 to attract the fish.

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Marine anti-fouling system This marine anti-fouling system uses light at preferred wavelengths to attract fish to microorganisms which foul boats and marine equipment. By attracting the fish to these organisms, the fish feed on them keeping the boat (or equipment) free of fouling and negating the necessity to remove it from the water.
Fouling is a chronic problem for all watercraft and related equipment such as bouys. Current anti-fouling is predominantly toxic or poisonous and requires periodic re-application, necessitating the removal of boats from water. This is expensive and ecologically bad for the marine environment, especially harbours and marinas. Because of their toxicity, the application of current anti-fouling methods can also be hazardous to health.

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  1. Claims Boats do not need removal from water II This system is non-toxic III This system is a continuous method of anti-fouling IV It saves fuel and increases performance and efficiency because a clean hull creates less drag V Ecologically and environmentally beneficial VI May be employed to feed fish in farms VII May improve the aesthetics of marinas and make them more like aquariums.
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    Methods # Illumination of hull by exterior light source (Fig. 1) II Illumination of hull by submarine light source (Fig. 1) III Illumination of hull by interior light source (Fig.
  2. 2) Iv Illumination of hull by luminescence at preferred wave length (Fig. 2) V Illumination of hull by mirrors and light source (Fig. 1) V ! Farmed fish feeding (fig. 3)
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WO2007107722A1 (en) 2006-03-17 2007-09-27 Jan Stieglitz Marine anti-fouling
WO2018069330A1 (en) * 2016-10-10 2018-04-19 Koninklijke Philips N.V. Light emitting arrangement and method for anti-fouling of a protected surface
US20220126958A1 (en) * 2018-09-20 2022-04-28 Koninklijke Philips N.V. A light emitting unit configured to be applied to a surface area of a marine object

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JPH1067386A (en) * 1996-08-29 1998-03-10 Sumitomo Heavy Ind Ltd Daylighting on under surface area of marine floating structure and prevention of marine organism from adhering to marine floating structure
JPH11278374A (en) * 1998-03-31 1999-10-12 Ishikawajima Harima Heavy Ind Co Ltd Contamination preventing method for dock and ship

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JPH1067386A (en) * 1996-08-29 1998-03-10 Sumitomo Heavy Ind Ltd Daylighting on under surface area of marine floating structure and prevention of marine organism from adhering to marine floating structure
JPH11278374A (en) * 1998-03-31 1999-10-12 Ishikawajima Harima Heavy Ind Co Ltd Contamination preventing method for dock and ship

Cited By (5)

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WO2007107722A1 (en) 2006-03-17 2007-09-27 Jan Stieglitz Marine anti-fouling
WO2018069330A1 (en) * 2016-10-10 2018-04-19 Koninklijke Philips N.V. Light emitting arrangement and method for anti-fouling of a protected surface
CN109890523A (en) * 2016-10-10 2019-06-14 皇家飞利浦有限公司 Resistant to pollution light emitting device and method for protected surface
US10792714B2 (en) 2016-10-10 2020-10-06 Koninklijke Philips N.V. Light emitting arrangement and method for anti-fouling of a protected surface
US20220126958A1 (en) * 2018-09-20 2022-04-28 Koninklijke Philips N.V. A light emitting unit configured to be applied to a surface area of a marine object

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