by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 4, 2022 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime
As for many ships fuel consumption may account for fifty per cent of operating costs, the added drag caused by biofouling has severe economic consequences. Increase in fuel consumption and the associated increase in greenhouse gas emission are obviously not in line...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 14, 2021 | Emissions, News
Shipowner U-Ming has ordered Jotun’s Hull Skating Solutions (HSS) for its new 190,000-DWT dual fuel bulk carrier. The HSS consists of an underwater robotic device with hull inspection and cleaning capabilities, and SeaQuantum Skate, a purpose developed...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 22, 2020 | News
Coatings manufacturer Hempel has launched an underwater Hull Inspection service using Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs). The ROVs can provide complete hull coating inspections while a vessel is at port or anchorage. The service is being rolled out at key ports across...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 11, 2020 | News
MSC will equip one of its container ships with Jotun’s Hull Skating Solutions (HSS). The HullSkater is a robot that removes biofouling from the hull and is controlled remotely through 4G. It is the first commercial contract for Jotun. MSC will install the...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 2, 2020 | News
Lamers System Care recently installed the Sonihull Ultrasonic Anti-Fouling system on eleven landing craft for the Dutch Ministry of Defence. The system is to keep them permanently free from algae, weeds and other bio-fouling. A Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel (LCVP)...
