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A report from one of the shipping industryʼs leading research bodies, Professor James Corbettʼs Energy and Environmental Research Associates, has proven that the eco-efficiency benefits of Fluoropolymer Foul Release Technology when applied to tanker,
bulk cargo and other vessel types can reduce GHG (greenhouse gas) and other emissions by an average of 9%. The report, which was today welcomed by the United Kingdomʼs leading environmentalist Jonathon Porritt and Julian Brazier TD MP, chairman of the All Party Maritime and Ports Group underlines the savings achieved using Fluoropolymer non stick technology that has excellent resistant to marine fouling.
Over 400 vessels in the commercial fleet currently use Fluoropolymer Foul Release technology for marine applications, patented by International Paint, making it one of the most widely used eco-efficiency technologies in the shipping market.
The report, on products manufactured by International Paint, the worldʼs largest marine coatings supplier and part of AkzoNobel, analysed the latest fuel consumption data of three vessel types when coated with Fluoropolymer Foul Release technology; Prem Divya, a single engine 21,126 horsepower (HP) tanker, Ikuna, a twin engine 3,400 HP bulker and five identical post panamax container vessels, three of which were coated with TBT free polishing antifoulings and two with Fluoropolymer Foul Release technology.
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http://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8668:leading-academic-confirms-fluoropolymer-foul-release-hull-coating-saves-an-average-9-co2&catid=46:top-story-b&Itemid=151
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