How Hull Fouling Increases Fuel Consumption & Vessel Costs
Hull fouling is one of the hidden factors that can reduce vessel efficiency and increase fuel consumption. Marine organisms such as barnacles, algae, slime, mussels, and other forms of biofouling can accumulate on a vessel’s underwater hull, increasing surface roughness and hydrodynamic resistance. As this resistance increases, the vessel requires more propulsion power to maintain … Read more