Frictional resistance linked to hull roughness has always been a major factor in determining ship efficiency. For years sustained high fuel prices gave owners and operators cause to investigate and introduce measures to mitigate hull roughness in order to unlock heightened levels of efficiency. Although fuel prices are dropping, new environmental legislation has forced an increase in the use of more expensive distillate fuels. This, combined with pressures to improve sustainability, has placed significant onus on ship owners and operators to deliver more environmental and operational efficiencies. For many it is the key to unlocking a competitive advantage.
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