In-Water Hull Cleaning: 12 Proven Ways Shipowners Cut Fuel and Costs
Fuel drag from slime is quiet but expensive. The fastest win you can buy without a yard stay is in-water cleaning that captures the waste so you can use it in more ports. Done...
The Slime Line: Weekly Inspections That Quickly Catch Early Growth
A clean hull starts with a weekly routine that crews will actually follow. Catching slime early protects speed, cuts fuel burn, and reduces the need for aggressive cleaning later. The trick is to make...
5 Proven Hull Coatings and one Awesome Built-In ROI Calculator
In this report, we are breaking down the 5 proven hull coatings that shipowners use today. No marketing fluff. Just real-world options that protect against fouling and help you stay profitable. Whether you operate...
15 Things Shipowners Need to Know About Underwater Maintenance (But Usually Don’t)
What’s quietly costing shipowners millions in fuel, dragging down CII scores, and slipping past routine inspections? It’s not a failed engine or a missed charter, it’s what’s growing beneath the waterline. From barnacles to...
Hull Optimization Strategies in 2025: What’s Hot and What’s Cold?
In 2025, shipowners face a critical challenge: balancing fuel efficiency, regulatory compliance, and operational costs while keeping vessels competitive. With rising fuel prices, stricter emissions rules, and advancements in maritime technology, hull optimization has...