According to some industry estimates, hull and propeller performance degradation can cause fuel penalties in the range of 15 to 20 per cent, with a corresponding increase in GHG emissions. Diligent hull condition monitoring and maintenance can negate these penalties and represents an effective, low-cost energy saving measure available to ship owners for immediate implementation. Read More
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Controlling Ship Hull Fouling Helps Save Fuel
Thursday, June 6th, 2013Hull Medic™ detects $136K/month in wasted fuel due to hull fouling
Friday, February 25th, 2011
MACSEA’s new Hull Medic system detected the onset of hull fouling that was estimated to cost around $136,000 per month of unnecessary fuel consumption by one Navy ship. Read More
New IMO Regulations & Hull Medic ™
Thursday, February 17th, 2011In many areas of the world, invasive species have caused species extinction, damaged ecosystems Read More