Stolt Tankers and Graphite Innovations & Technologies have signed a two-year agreement to apply GIT’s XGIT-PROP graphene-based marine coating to the propellers of 25 Stolt Tankers ships during 2023.
Eco friendly Product
XGIT-PROP is an eco-friendly product that reduces marine growth and improves propulsion efficiency while ensuring no harmful toxins and biocides are released into the ocean. Graphite Innovations & Technologies XGIT-PROP is a two to three coat graphene-based propeller coating that is designed to release the growth of fouling on ship propellers and reduce the frequency of propeller polishings or cleanings. This extensive application supports Stolt Tankers’ decarbonisation ambitions and reinforces the company’s commitment to sustainability.
Stolt Tankers reported it is pleased to be the first chemical tankers company to apply GIT’s XGIT-PROP to its fleet and to bring the beneficial capabilities of graphene coatings to actual applications in the maritime industry. Stolt Tankers energy and conservation manager Jose Gonzalez Celis, who is speaking at Riviera Maritime Media’s Marine Coating Webinar Week, said, “This collaboration represents our continued focus on decarbonisation. We have several sustainability ambitions and see GIT’s propeller coatings as a simple way to maximize fuel savings and minimize emissions.
Reduce Biofouling Impact
In April 2022, Stolt Tankers completed a trial of the GIT graphene propeller coating on Stolt Acer. The company noted a significant reduction in fuel consumption and subsequently applied the coating to five additional ships. It is expected the coating will reduce biofouling impact and noise emissions that can have a negative impact on marine wildlife, from the company’s ships, helping to significantly lower the impact to life below the water while improving fuel efficiency. The graphene-based coating also maintains the propulsive efficiency of the propeller and reduces damage due to cavitation, thereby lowering noise emissions.
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Source: Rivieramm
