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The impactful way to decarbonisation

High-performance hull coating is one of the single most impactful ways to improve the energy efficiency of a vessel – and one of the simplest and fastest ways to maintain a good CII rating as well as increase the reference speed for the purpose of EEXI.

Explore the energy efficiency benefits of high-performance hull coating and its ability to create competitive advantages for both shipowners and operators.

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Significant fuel savings

Hull coating is an impactful way to lower the fuel consumption of any vessel. With the Hempaguard range of high-performance hull coatings you will be able to lower your fuel consumption with 7-10% compared to top-tier antifouling coatings and up to 20% compared to average antifouling coatings.

Fast ROI

A high-performance hull coating upgrade is among the most attractive energy efficiency technologies available. It’s an efficiency-improving investment with one of the absolute shortest payback periods possible. Everything included – from paint cost over shipyard rent to the opportunity cost of not having your vessel hired out – your investment will be paid back in less than a year, sometimes even down to as little as 5-6 months.

Proven solution

High-performance hull coating is a proven, of-the-shelf technology. Hempaguard has reached more than 4,000 applications around the world since 2013 and received third-party validation and verification from DNV. The effect is proved in both towing tanks tests and real-life applications on all kinds of vessels in all kinds of conditions, in both artic and tropical waters.

Immediate impact on CII and EEXI

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CII

Carbon Intensity Indicator
The immediate out-of-dock power gain resulting from the coating, as well as the minimised over-the-years speed-loss until next drydocking, will make you reach up to 22 per cent CII improvement compared to average antifouling coatings – and 8-12 per cent improvement compared to top-tier coatings when applying the Hempaguard X7 high-performance silicone solution.

EEXI

Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index
Due to the immediate out-of-dock power gain coming from the extreme smoothness after the application of the Hempaguard hull coating, you can compensate for the Engine Power Limitation (EPL) taken to reach the required EEXI – resulting in a 2-3,5 per cent increase in the vessel’s reference speed (Vref).
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    Bulk carrier vessel
    CII rating with coating effect based on CII Reference: 2.6

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    Impact of Hempaguard X7 on EEXI: Increase reference speed by 2%

Discover the benefits from our high performance hull coatings

Hempaguard

The leading high-performance hull coating solution
The Hempaguard range of high-performance hull coatings is the only solution on the market that offers you the unique silicone-hydrogel Actiguard technology. This technology results in an exceptional low hull roughness an a very long-lasting antifouling effect. It not only leads to an immediate speed increase, resulting in fuel savings of up to 8 per cent right out of dry dock, it also ensures you a very low average speed loss down to 1.2 per cent in the years to come – even if your vessel undergoes extensive idle periods, changes trading patterns or steams slowly.

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SeamFlow

The world’s first weld seam fairing solution for ship hulls
Building on our years of experience with silicone systems, SeamFlow has been designed to be applied simply and quickly, allowing a whole new level of hull smoothness to be achieved, without the need for any significant additional downtime. This fast and effective application means that SeamFlow is a smart and simple solution for ship owners to reduce costs and meet environmental targets.
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Debunking myths about silicone coatings

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Watch how Dorian LPG benefits from Hempaguard

Learn how Dorian, a major operator of gas carriers, improved their fleet's efficiency and reduced emissions with Hempaguard, Hempel's advanced silicone coating.

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How Campbell Shipping painted their way to energy efficiency

Find out how Hempaguard helps ship owners to optimise energy efficiency and enhance attractiveness of their fleet.

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