Maintaining surface performance in marine environments
What it is
Aegis-Bio is AegisCoat's broad-spectrum marine anti-fouling coating. It resists biological fouling using naturally-derived marine molecules, the same compounds algae and corals use to keep their own surfaces clean. The formulation is metal-free, copper-free, and free of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). It contains no tributyltin (TBT), organotin compounds, or other substances restricted under the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Anti-Fouling Systems Convention.
Why it matters
Biofouling degrades performance over time by increasing drag, altering handling characteristics, and driving frequent cleaning and maintenance. Even modest fouling accumulation can significantly affect efficiency, range, and operational reliability.
For commercial and government fleets, anti-fouling performance affects maintenance cycles, downtime, and lifecycle cost. For smaller craft and recreational watercraft, it influences speed, responsiveness, and consistency of on-water performance.
Designed for real use
Aegis-Bio is built for environments where surfaces experience continuous exposure, handling, and wear. The focus is on maintaining surface performance between scheduled maintenance intervals rather than achieving short-term fouling resistance.
Application is intentionally straightforward. The coating can be applied with traditional application methods and cures at room temperature, supporting use on large hulls, smaller craft, and complex geometries without specialized facilities or process changes.
Built for partnership
Aegis-Bio has reached a level of maturity where progress depends on application-specific refinement and evaluation in real systems. Advancing this work requires collaboration with partners who operate, maintain, or service marine platforms.
We work alongside commercial and government partners to assess fouling behavior in use, refine formulations for specific environments, and understand integration with existing coating and maintenance practices. This partner-led approach supports translation from demonstrated capability into practical adoption.
Interested in working together?
We work with partners interested in evaluating anti-fouling performance under real operating conditions.