SIGMAGLIDE® biocide-free system guarantees fuel savings

摘要

We are constantly looking for ways to improve performance and cut operational costs for our customers. As the price of fuel is the major variable factor in a vessel's operating costs, and with fuel costs constantly rising, any product that helps to reduce these costs is a great benefit to vessel operators. PPG Protective & Marine Coatings (PPG) is at the forefront of coating technology with its SIGMAGLIDE coating system, helping companies operate more profitably and increase productivity. Over the past few years oil prices have reached unprecedented levels: from a low of USD 110 per tonne in early 2002 to a high of USD 725 per tonne in mid 2008, and currently over USD 500 per tonne. With fuel as the key variable cost, the potential to help reduce this element is seen as a considerable advantage to vessel operators. PPG's SIGMAGLIDE system is proven to deliver cost reductions for new-build or dry docking and, with the launch of SIGMAGLIDE 990, offers guaranteed fuel savings of 5%~1.