Maritime Technology Archives

According to the International Maritime Organization, even minor biofouling can increase a vessel's fuel consumption by 40% and its carbon…

A 10-micron increase in average hull surface roughness can trigger a 1% rise in fuel consumption; for a standard VLCC,…

A 10% increase in hull roughness from biofouling can trigger a fuel consumption penalty of over 15%, a figure that…

The convergence of escalating fuel costs, stringent carbon levies, and tightening regulations against toxic biocides presents an unprecedented...