Tyneside-based marine engineering specialist TSG Marine is using advances in molecular technology to support offshore energy in tackling Covid-19.
The company is deploying a rapid sanitisation system used at football stadiums, which applies very thin layer to surfaces that kills all viruses, bacteria and moulds for up to 30 days.
TSG Marine will make the Protect+ solution available to oil and gas, marine and renewable assets operating in the North Sea and beyond.
When applied to a surface, ZOONO leaves behind a mono-molecular layer that bonds to the surface.
The molecules form a barrier of positively charged microscopic spines that attract and pierce pathogens causing them to break up with lethal effect.
TSG Marine managing director Erika Leadbeater (pictured) said: “We’re working with companies in the offshore energy sector as they plan their route out of the Covid-19 crisis.
“It’s important we establish new ways of working that protect their teams and we believe this technology is the solution.
“We work with our customers to design the most appropriate programme for their facilities to reduce risk, identifying high transmission areas, utilising fogging for maximum coverage and spray application for exterior locations.
“With training and supplies of top-up fluids for high contact areas, we will work with the infield personnel to educate and inform, keeping their environment safe. On completion, our technicians will issue a certificate of sanitation which customers can use to help reassure workers of their safety.”