Marine Antifoul
Aquarius Marine Coatings and Coppercoat have been named Highly Commended in the UK Green Business Awards 2026
We are incredibly proud to announce that Aquarius Marine Coatings and Coppercoat have been named Highly Commended in the UK Green Business Awards 2026. As a proudly independent SME, this recognition means a huge amount to our team. We operate in an industry traditionally dominated by products that can have a significant environmental impact, and we have always…
More CoverageCoppercoat Environmental Report 2024 – Executive Summary
As environmental concerns surrounding marine pollution continue to grow, regulatory authorities worldwide are increasing scrutiny of coatings used on vessels, including antifouling paints, primers and topcoats. Key areas of concern include volatile organic compounds (VOCs), biocide leaching, plastic pollution and the environmental impact of coating removal and disposal. Coppercoat was developed in response to these…
More CoverageCoppercoat Strengthens Environmental Credentials With New Bio-Based Resin Innovation
Dorset, UK — Monday 16 February — Aquarius Marine Coatings Ltd, manufacturer of Coppercoat®, the world’s longest lasting antifoul system, today announced the immediate introduction of a new 100% plant-based epoxy resin base. This innovation further strengthens Coppercoat’s position as the most sustainable and environmentally responsible active antifoul available. When launched over 30 years ago,…
More CoverageClipper Round the World Race benefits from using Coppercoat.
As many will have seen in the yachting press, the team at the Clipper Round the World Race have recently announced the introduction of a new fleet of eleven matching 72ft racing yachts – the Clipper RX fleet. Using knowledge gained from previous editions of this inspirational race, these new yachts have been specifically designed…
More CoverageOur experience with Coppercoat (4 years on)
The treatment of the underwater hull and the prevention of fouling are topics that every ship owner has to deal with almost inevitably. We switched from a classic antifouling to Coppercoat on our boat a few years ago (in winter 2016). Here is a short report with my opinion and experience with Coppercoat as an…
More CoverageCoppercoat After 13 Years…
We have been sent a lovely write up from Rebecca Childress which can be found in the Autumn edition of Blue Water Sailing about Coppercoat. Having sailed from Newport, RI to Cape Town, South Africa via Panama and the Cape of Good Hope, she really know what works aboard a voyaging boat and what doesn’t.…
More CoverageCovid-19 Update
Covid-19 update – In line with Government guidelines we are fully operational for all mail order sales as normal, but regret we will not accept any walk in custom at this time.
More CoverageCoppercoat Partnership with Clipper Round The World Yacht Race Hailed a Success.
The first Official Antifoul Supplier for the Clipper Race has had a positive impact on race logistics by saving cost, work and time according to race officials The application of Coppercoat antifouling on the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race fleet has been described as a huge success by race officials after mid-race checks were…
More CoverageSir Robin Knox-Johnston chooses Coppercoat for Suhaili.
Sailing Legend, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston chooses Coppercoat for his yacht Suhaili. I had the pleasure of meeting with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston last week, to discuss Coppercoat for his famous yacht, Suhaili. As many of you will know, Suhaili is in the middle of a full refit. Following a 5 year stint at the National Maritime…
More CoverageCoppercoat after 10 years in the Mediterranean
Mario, who has had Coppercoat on his yacht for 10 years (kept in a high fouling area of the Mediterranean) sent us this nice picture showing what Coppercoat looks like in service. The verdigris green colour can vary in hue, according to local conditions.
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