The EAS Marine Group has invented an Electric solution to the problem of anti-fouling on submerged surfaces such as hulls, rudders, pipelines, offshore oil platforms,etc.

Timed, electromagnetic impulses transmitted through a metal band affixed to the submerged surfaces, break the food chain and prevent the barnacles, algae and teredo worms from attaching.

Each system is configured based on the longitudinal location of the vessel, pipeline or platform and the wetted surface area. Most smaller vessels utilize a system which runs on 12VDC and 0.01amperes every 24 hours. Larger vessels are configured with 24VDC systems. The individual systems are in a plastic container about the size of a shirtbox. These are connected to the metal band by a cable and rod. Complete installation instructions come with each unit although we recommend a professional installation (see Services).

Options:

GPS Interface:The timed impulses are programmed to transmit at the time of the day and night when the marine organisms attach. Thus, the systems are configured to the longitude where the vessel, pipeline, etc. is berthed/located. Cruisers and voyaging commercial vessels, which are changing longitude, can obtain our interface option which will function with most GPS systems to constantly change the timed impulses to correspond with the vessels changing longitude.

Warranty: EAS Marine Group guarantees the performance of our systems to prevent attachment of barnacles, algae and/or teredo worms for three years when properly installed and operated. Extended warranties are also available. Most of the components are electronic and solid state devices. Hence, one could compare it with their television or stereo for length of service. Following the instructions for installation and operation the EAS™ system should function properly for many years.

Note: While the EAS™ system will function trouble-free for years, it is still prudent that operators of vessels, platforms or pipelines need to attend to other normal submerged surface maintenance. In the case of boats and ships, it will still be necessary to haul out on a regular basis to change the sacrificial zincs, check thruster and propulsion propellers and access screens, shafts, through-hull fittings, etc. Simultaneously, we recommend that the metal bands be inspected for signs of cracking that could break the circuit created during an impulse.