Managing biofouling practices improves a ship's hydrodynamic performance and reduces fuel costs and emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases.
Biofouling affects every vessel, regardless of recent cleaning or the application of anti-fouling systems.
As soon as a ship immerses, the biofouling process begins within hours. According to IMO, marine growth may settle on a vessel influenced, among others, by the following range of factors:
1️⃣ The number, location, and design of niche areas
2️⃣ Operating speeds, ratio of time underway compared with time alongside, moored, or at anchor, and where the ship stays when not in use
3️⃣ Places visited and trading routes
4️⃣ Maintenance history, such as underwater cleaning jobs performed
Biofouling management practices are an effective way to enhance energy efficiency and reduce air emissions, as recognized by IMO's Guidelines for the Development of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan.
By partnering with us, you can add underwater services to your anti-fouling strategy to save fuel costs while improving performance indicators.
We are delighted to help you reach the next level. Contact us at ops@everdivemarine.com
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Subsea LiDAR Specialist at 3D at Depth
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