As new fuel regulations enter force and ships’ carbon intensity ratings loom large, effective hull coating strategies should be a top priority for owners and operators. Yet many companies still have relatively random arrangements and fail to grasp the importance of their ships’ operating profiles. Making the most of the latest data-driven coatings science can yield major benefits.
Safinah Group Managing Director Andrew Hopkinson discusses global fouling challenge, tougher regulations and managing the data which can be found on pages 42-44 in the Jan-Feb 2024 issue of SORJ (Ship and Offshore Repair Journal).
The article ‘Coatings Consultancy adds weight as more clients sign up’ addresses the issues of bio and macro-fouling, which have fuel and carbon implications.
Also featured is Dr. Ralitsa Mihaylova, Head of Special Projects at Safinah. Ralitsa oversees data management strategy for the company.
