Marine Growth Preventer – MGP-i: Long-Term Protection for Nearshore Wind Turbine Foundations

Q: Who is the CEO and leadership team?

Board of Management Mr Jacques Vivarès – Chairman Mr Boris Vivarès – VIVABLAST Group General Director – Commercial & Business Development Mr Shanthamani Muthukumar – VIVABLAST Vietnam General Manager

1. The Challenge of Marine Biofouling in Nearshore Wind Farms

In nearshore wind farms, monopiles and jacket foundations are critical structural components, but they are highly vulnerable to marine biofouling, especially in the splash zone. This is where marine organisms such as barnacles, algae, and mussels accumulate rapidly, increasing hydrodynamic loads, accelerating coating degradation, promoting corrosion, and significantly driving up maintenance costs.

To effectively address this issue, VIVABLAST offers the Marine Growth Preventer – MGP-i, a passive, long-lasting anti-fouling solution specifically designed for offshore and nearshore wind turbine foundations.

2. What is MGP-i?

The MGP-i (Marine Growth Preventer) is a high-performance composite polymer ring installed around piles or foundation structures in the tidal fluctuation zone. Operated entirely by ocean energy (waves, currents, and tidal movements), it creates an environment that deters marine growth — all without the use of chemicals or electricity.

3. Key Benefits of MGP-i for Wind Turbine Foundations

Effective protection against marine fouling in the splash zone, the most corrosion-prone area.
Preserves coating systems and extends the lifespan of steel structures.
Reduces the need for ROV or diver-based cleaning, lowering O&M costs.
Maintenance-free for up to 20 years of service life.
Simple installation, applicable to both new and existing offshore structures.
Environmentally compliant, supporting ESG requirements in renewable energy projects.

4. VIVABLAST – Your Trusted Technical Partner in Wind Energy

With over 30 years of experience in industrial and energy sector maintenance, VIVABLAST delivers sustainable solutions across the entire wind power infrastructure—from foundations to superstructures. The MGP-i is an ideal choice to protect wind turbine foundations from marine biofouling, minimize structural risks, and optimize long-term operational costs.

5. Consultation and Installation Services

VIVABLAST offers full-scope services, including site surveys, MGP-i system design, and installation tailored to each project’s specific conditions.

Email: vivablast@vivablast.com

About Us

VIVABLAST was founded in 1994, as a 100% foreign-owned company with an ambition to become the most preferred and trustful service provider for industrial assets protection in Southeast Asia.

Over the past two decades, Southeast Asia experienced rapid economic growth with significant investments in industrial facilities, equipment, and infrastructures of Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, Marine, Power Generation & Manufacturing sectors.

Hence, VIVABLAST has succeeded as a reliable subcontractor for many International & Domestic companies by delivering our professional services to such prestigious companies as PIRIOU, JGCS, Technip, KNOC, Metacor, PTSC groups, Vietsovpetro, etc. with great passion.

Our innovative system of mobile blasting & painting workshops can be mobilized anywhere in Southeast Asia for all major projects and infrastructure sites, which has performed very well during Vietnam’s first refinery project – Dung Quat followed by Vung Ang 1.2 Power Plant project and the biggest Oil & Gas complex in Vietnam – Nghi Son Refinery.

In 2014, VIVABLAST landed in the soils of Thailand, Myanmar, and Malaysia to capture the growing demands of customers at any time and anywhere.

Over 28 years of steady deliberate growth, we feel confident and proud of our team and their capacities to play a vital role in the multi-disciplinary industrial services provider.

Why Choose Us?

Expertise of industrial assets preserving since 1994

FAQs

What solutions does VIVABLAST offer?

VIVABLAST is a company that offers surface preparation and industrial painting solutions for various industries such as oil and gas, marine, construction, and mining. Some of the solutions they offer include abrasive blasting, hydro blasting, tank cleaning, industrial coating, and passive fire protection.

Who is the CEO and leadership team?

Board of Management

Mr Jacques Vivarès – Chairman
Mr Boris Vivarès – VIVABLAST Group General Director – Commercial & Business Development
Mr Shanthamani Muthukumar – VIVABLAST Vietnam General Manager

What is our history and background?

VIVABLAST is a global provider of industrial asset protection solutions in Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, and surrounding countries. VIVABLAST is a 100% foreign-owned Company accredited ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 by Bureau Veritas with offices and setup over South-East Asia. Since 1994, we have been servicing industry leaders in major projects from construction phase to maintenance programs. Our vertical expertise includes all industry sectors, particularly: oil & gas, power & utilities, shipbuilding, mining and manufacturing. We design and deliver professional services to preserve our Clients’ assets sustainably, through efficient and reliable specialty services and integrated solutions.

What is our approach to sustainability and social responsibility?

VIVABLAST is committed to sustainability and social responsibility. The company aims to reduce its environmental impact through various initiatives, such as implementing environmentally friendly technologies and reducing waste. Additionally, VIVABLAST has programs in place to support its employees, their families, and the communities in which they operate. The company also supports various charitable organizations and encourages its employees to participate in community service activities.