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Independence "Key to Success" for Hull Coatings Standard
An independent standard for hull and propeller performance would encourage wider adoption of new technologies, Michael Hindmarsh, International Paint's global marketing manager for deep sea dry docking told industry news site the Motorship.
"The key to the success of any common industry hull performance standard will undoubtedly be its independence," he said.
"An independent, standardised methodology that accounts for multiple forms of clean technology that is developed, not by the technology providers, but a broad cross section of industry stakeholders, particularly end users, would represent a much-needed proposition that would create real trust in the benefits that technology and innovation can bring to energy efficiency within the shipping industry."
An ISO standard is now being developed to provide a transparent and reliable method of assessing manufacturers' claims, something Hindmarsh said will also help the shipping industry analyse and report its emissions.
A recent University College London study found that hull coatings are the most widely adopted clean technology for ships, with 70 percent of respondents saying they use this type of product.
International Paint said in September that antifouling coatings designed to improve fuel efficiency have proved popular as ship owners increased their focus on reducing fuel use.
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| VLSFO | MGO | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | |
| Singapore | 504.50 | 2.50 | 620.00 | 3.00 |
| Rotterdam | 456.00 | 1.50 | 621.50 | 2.00 |
| Houston | 476.00 | 7.00 | 624.00 | 1.00 |
| Fujairah | 496.50 | 2.00 | 713.00 | 2.50 |
| Global 20 Ports Average | 526.50 | 0.50 | 712.00 | 0.50 |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 483.00 | 2.00 | 644.50 | 0.50 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 570.50 | 1.50 | 751.00 | 1.00 |
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