Marine Growth Prevention Systems - eliminate blockages in seawater cooling lines caused by barnacles and mussels.

Marine Growth Prevention Systems and Spare Parts


Marine growth prevention for sea water pipework is easy and economical to install, MGPS systems have been installed on more than 50,000 ships worldwide.


Easy to install, marine growth prevention for sea water pipework is designed to eliminate blockages in seawater cooling lines caused by barnacles and mussels. Having been installed on over 50,000 vessels worldwide, MGPS systems are available for all types of marine vessel including; cruise ships, military and commercial vessels, yachts and superyachts.


Designed to eliminate blockages in seawater cooling lines caused by barnacles and mussels, the systems are available for vessels of every size including mini-systems for luxury yachts.

Most systems are dual action, removing biofouling and reducing corrosion. In the case of steel pipes, the corrosion suppression anodes are made of aluminum, while cupro-nickel pipes are protected against corrosion with ferrous anodes. When installed, corrosion rates are significantly reduced, extending the life of pipes and any other equipment that is connected to the seawater system.

Key features of Marine Growth Prevention Systems


  • Based on the electrolytic principle, providing continuous and reliable protection without the use of chemicals.
  • Approved by classification societies.
  • Every system custom designed for its particular application ensuring greater effectiveness.
  • Automatic operation – requires minimal attention and makes very little demands on crew time.
  • Easy installation – anodes can be installed in seachests or strainers at newbuilding or retrofit.
  • Environmentally friendly – does not involve the use of chlorine based chemicals or carcinogens.
  • A dual system combining pipework anti-fouling and corrosion suppression. A range of control panels and anodes to suit vessels of every size.

Growth prevention systems can be used on the following types of vessel

  • CRUISE SHIPS
  • LUXURY YACHTS
  • MILITARY VESSELS
  • COMMERCIAL VESSELS
  • ALUMINIUM HULLS
  • PROPELLER TUNNELS

Marinevac is an official system installer for Spain

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Our Clients

M/Y Al Salamah
M/Y Al Salamah
M/Y Almax
M/Y Almax
M/Y Anna
M/Y Anna
M/Y Volpini II
M/Y Volpini II
M/Y Whisper
M/Y Whisper
 RFA British Navy
RFA British Navy
M/Y Limitless
M/Y Limitless
M/Y Katara
M/Y Katara
M/Y Dragonfly
M/Y Dragonfly
M/Y AV
M/Y AV
 US Navy
US Navy
M/Y Lady Moura
M/Y Lady Moura

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