Propspeed achieves positive results in fuel efficiency test

Propspeed achieves positive results in fuel efficiency test

(AUCKLAND, New Zealand) — Propspeed, a leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, has announced that Netherlands-based shipbuilder Padmos conducted an independent test in conjunction with Techbinder, a data-driven vessel optimization technology firm, of the Propspeed system on one of their vessels, with results concluding that Propspeed significantly reduced fuel and power consumption as well as load on the vessel. The…
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Propspeed launches Like A Pro Toolkit for mariners

Propspeed launches Like A Pro Toolkit for mariners

(AUCKLAND, New Zealand) — Propspeed, a leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, has announced the release of a new product, the Like A Pro toolkit. The toolkit was developed to elevate confidence, increase accessibility and empower all marine businesses and boaters alike with Propspeed’s foul-release system, support and service. The new Propspeed Coverage Calculator gives confidence in quoting how much…
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Damen partners with AkzoNobel, Philips on biofouling solution

Damen partners with AkzoNobel, Philips on biofouling solution

(AMSTERDAM) — Damen Shipyards has joined AkzoNobel and Philips to help further develop a pioneering fouling control solution which uses UV-C light technology to keep ships’ underwater hulls clean. The technology being used integrates UV-C light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in a coating scheme which emits just enough light to provide total prevention of biofouling accumulation on the protected area. Although successful…
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