Maritime Technology Archives

For a typical 300,000 DWT VLCC, even a 10-micron increase in average hull roughness results in a 1% rise in…

Did you know that for every 10 microns of additional surface roughness on a vessel's hull, power requirements can increase…

The industry's most popular eco-friendly solution might actually be its most expensive liability. While soft silicone foul release systems were...

According to International Maritime Organization data, even a light coating of slime just 0.5 millimeters thick can increase a vessel's…

Can a vessel truly be considered high-speed if its surface profile creates an 18% increase in hydrodynamic drag within the…

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...