Antifouling

We are a specialized independent test institute with years of experience in the efficacy testing of innovative, biocide-free and biocide-based antifouling systems, e.g. for shipping, offshore structures, and port constructions. Our experienced team performs static and dynamic field tests at our test stations on the island of Norderney. Our program also includes testing on vessels.

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Biofilms

We are experts in the propagation and characterization of various biofilm species. We also test products and processes to determine how effectively they prevent or reduce biofilm formation, for example in water-based systems, maritime biofilms, and biofilms in wounds.

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Biocorrosion & Material Testing

We are experts in experiments that use specialized test methods to investigate the biocorrosion of various materials such as concrete and steel. We test sediments to determine the risk of microbially induced corrosion and conduct material tests of concrete compounds in cooperation with the Frauenhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology UMSICHT. The services we offer also include damage clarification to determine whether the corrosion was microbially induced.

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Research projects

Our experts are involved in various research projects. You will find an overview of these here.

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News from our company

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October 3, 2021
International Coastal Cleanup 2021
On September 24, the Norderney team of Dr. Brill + Partner participated in a beach cleanup for this year's "International Coastal Cleanup" organized by BUND (Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland). This is the largest voluntary marine conservation campaign in the world and took place in over 100 countries worldwide. With the help of two school classes of the seventh grade of the KGS Norderney, trash was collected for one morning in the national park at the beaches in the east of Norderney. The Brill employees also acted as leaders of the small groups of students. Against the background of the current discussion about plastic and microplastics in the sea, Dr. Brill and his Norderney team wanted to get actively involved. The campaign was a complete success: A lot of trash was collected and the Norderney school cohort was sensitized to this issue!  
September 15, 2021
ROBUST - Integrated Coating & Cleaning Concept for Offshore Structures​
From 30.08.2021 to 01.09.2021, the Hull Performance & Insight Conference (HullPIC) and the PortPIC took place in Pontignano, Italy. The PortPIC conference focused on presentations and discussion panels on the topics of cleaning and grooming of ship hulls. There is an emerging trend towards gentle intermediate cleaning of ships with biocide-containing antifouling coatings at relatively short intervals in order to reduce frictional resistance and thus fuel costs and CO2 emissions. At the same time, however, the top layer (approx. 10 µm) of the antifouling is removed in the process, causing biocides and microplastics to be discharged into the waters and reducing the duration of the coating's effectiveness. Such a process would therefore also not be permitted in German territorial waters. Bernd Daehne from our Institute for Antifouling and Biocorrosion gave a presentation at the conference entitled: "ROBUST: Integrated Coating & Cleaning Concept for Offshore Structures". It was the only presentation dealing with a cleaning of non-biocidal coatings developed by the project partners Fraunhofer IFAM and Momentive Performance Materials. You can find the presentation and the conference proceedings HERE.
August 24, 2021
6th Hull Performance & Insight Conference (HullPIC)
From 30th Aug. 2021 to 01st Sept. 2021, the Hull Performance & Insight Conference (HullPIC) will be held in Pontignano, Italy. The conference will focus on presentations and discussion sessions on the following topics: ISO 19030 and beyond sensor technology human factors in reporting & understanding performance information fusion big data uncertainty analysis hydrodynamic models business models cleaning technology coating technology ESDs Bernd Daehne from our Institute for Antifouling and Biocorrosion will give a presentation entitled: "ROBUST: Integrated Coating & Cleaning Concept for Offshore Structures" at the conference on 01.09.2021 at 13:55. More information about the conference can be found HERE.

Who we are

Our Institute for Antifouling and Biocorrosion offers unparalleled expertise in the investigation of antifouling products and microbially induced corrosion (MIC) in maritime and limnic environments.

We investigate the efficacy of antifouling systems for ships, recreational vessels, harbor structures and offshore structures at our own test stations on the island of Norderney and in cooperation with partners all over the world.

We also test mortar and concrete to determine how resistant they are to biogenic sulphuric acid corrosion. In addition, we test sediments and other substances to determine MIC risks and calculate corrosion speeds.

Antifouling services

In our laboratory on Norderney we offer you a wide range of test methods in the field of antifouling.

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Liebe Kunden,

 unser Familienunternehmen ist gerne für Sie da. Wir holen Sie da ab, wo Sie sind, immer fair und mit hoher Qualität. Wir wünschen uns langfristige und erfolgreiche Beziehungen, in denen wir gegenseitig voneinander lernen und daran wachsen. Die Dienstleistungen werden ständig an Ihre Bedürfnisse angepasst. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Kontaktaufnahme.

Herzliche Grüße

Dipl.-Geogr. Bernd Daehne
Head of Antifouling Research Station

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