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BW Epic Kosan Expands Use of GIT Hull Coatings After 6% Fuel Savings
BW Epic Kosan has expanded its use of GIT Coatings' graphene-based hull coating technology after a trial on its LPG carrier fleet delivered around 6% fuel savings.
Five vessels have been coated so far, with a sixth currently in dry dock, GIT Coating said in a statement on its website on Friday.
The project combines GIT's biocide-free graphene coating with robotic hull cleaning and advisory support to help maintain hull performance.
According to the companies, a vessel monitored for more than a year remained free of hard fouling and maintained its performance through proactive cleaning.
Building on the results, BW Epic Kosan has also started adopting GIT's next-generation XGIT-FORCE coating, which is designed to improve antifouling performance and durability.
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