In May 2022, SabetoFlex's journey took a pivotal turn when Ed Stejn, one of our partners, drove a buoy from Grenaa to Roslev for cleaning. During this trip, Ed met Per Poulsen, the owner of a roofing company, sparking a game changing idea: why not use PIB, a material known for its resistance to UV and algae, in marine...
Imagine dropping a buoy into the ocean, knowing it won't need a touch-up for decades. That's the promise of SabetoPROTECT, a UV resistant, anti-biofouling solution that's rewriting the rulebook on marine durability—and it all started with a WWII U-boat. When Nazi submarine U-486 was raised from the sea, it still bore an intact layer of...
Picture this: a sleek, powerful ship gliding through the ocean, only to be held back by a little-known foe. This foe isn't the wind, rough waters, or even a mechanical issue—it's a layer of microscopic creatures that cling to the hull, creating drag and disrupting efficiency. This phenomenon, called bio-fouling, is far more than just nature being a...