SHANGHAI, May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Under the increasing pressure of energy conservation and carbon reduction in the global shipping industry, Nippon Paint Marine's two antifouling coatings, A-LF-Sea and FASTAR, have created excellent energy-saving and emission reduction solutions for Wanhai Shipping, achieving 8% consumption reduction and emission reduction effects[1], continuously improving the quality and growth of the marine low-carbon environment, and jointly protecting this blue sea.
As one of the largest shipping companies in Asia, Wan Hai Shipping has accelerated the realization of global greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, and reducing fuel consumption and emissions of ships is not only an important task for itself, but also the primary goal of the entire container shipping industry. With the introduction of strict industry regulations such as the Carbon Intensity Index (CII) and the Energy Efficiency Index for Existing Ships (EEXI), as well as the increase in carbon emission costs brought about by joining the EU Emissions Trading System, shipping companies generally expect to achieve high efficiency and emission reduction while pursuing operational efficiency.
In 2017, Wanhai Shipping selected Nippon Paint Marine Antifouling Coating A-LF-Sea and applied it to 20 vessels, since then, Nippon Paint and Wanhai Shipping have started a seven-year cooperation process to jointly protect the sustainable marine ecology. A-LF-Sea is an environmentally friendly biomimetic ultra-low friction antifouling paint that has Nippon's
Water accumulation technology and rheological control technology, which can make the hull smoother, thereby reducing the frictional resistance of the hull and achieving excellent results
Fuel-saving effect。 At the same time, the A-LF-Sea is also stable
Anti-fouling propertiesto ensure the safe operation of the ship. In the 2019 ship performance analysis, compared with Nippon Paint's traditional marine antifouling coatings, A-LF-Sea can reduce fuel consumption and emissions by about 8%, which is significantly effective in promoting the sustainable development of the marine environment.
In 2021, Nippon Paint Marine Coatings and Wanhai Shipping reached a cooperation again, and Nippon Paint's new generation of antifouling coating FASTAR was applied to Wanhai Shipping's ships to further improve fuel efficiency and help Wanhai Shipping obtain CII rating faster. At present, FASTAR has been successfully applied to 10 ships in the fleet of Wanhai Shipping. These vessels are undergoing performance analysis based on actual operation, and Nippon Paint will understand the performance of FARSTER in actual operation based on the results of the analysis, providing a solid data foundation for future optimization of coatings, resulting in more efficient and environmentally friendly solutions.
FASTAR is a new generation of antifouling paint that is friendly to the marine environment, based on Nippon's patented water collection technology [2], which has a unique nanoscale hydrophilic and hydrophobic resin structure with self-polishing and self-smoothing functions. It provides accurate and predictable antifouling performance for Wan Hai Shipping's vessels, resulting in significant savings in fuel consumption, lower emissions and improved drydocking efficiency.
The person in charge of Wanhai Shipping said, "We are very impressed with the performance of Nippon Paint Marine A-LF-Sea and FASTAR. They have helped us achieve excellent fuel savings and emission reductions, which is highly in line with Wanhai's corporate goals and sustainability vision to comply with environmental regulations and support the shipping industry to achieve global decarbonization. Not only that, but the efficiency of the overall fleet is critical to the sustainability, commercial value and competitiveness of vessel operations. The excellent quality of Nippon Paint Marine has always helped us to make steady progress towards our sustainability goals. "
Wanhai Shipping and Nippon Paint Marine Coatings will continue to deepen cooperation, further expand the field of cooperation, and actively explore and apply Nippon Paint's world's first zero-biologics self-polishing and antifouling marine coating AQUATERRAS to jointly promote the green and sustainable development of the shipping industry. AQUATERRAS is environmentally friendly and marine life-friendly, and when applied to the hull, it can effectively maintain biodiversity while saving up to 10% of fuel for vessels, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and continuously reducing the burden on the marine environment.
Up to now, Nippon Paint Marine Coatings has successfully applied hydrogel self-polishing antifouling coating products to more than 4,700 ships. This time, Nippon Paint Marine Coatings helped Wanhai Shipping's fleet save 8% of fuel consumption, accelerating the realization of decarbonization and sustainable development. At the same time, Nippon Paint Marine Coatings will continue to promote innovation and help customers improve operational efficiency while efficiently reducing fuel consumption and related costs with better marine coating solutions, and jointly protect the sustainable marine environment. [3]
Over the years, Nippon Paint has been committed to the development and production of marine coatings that can efficiently protect ships and the marine environment, injecting impetus into the sustainable development of the ocean. In the future, Nippon Paint will continue to uphold the sustainable development concept of "sustainable goblin 'color'", rely on the technological advantages shared by the world, protect every sea area with continuous innovation, and contribute to the better future of the marine environment.
[1]
Vessel Performance Info，https://vesselperformance.info/2024/03/13/8-per-cent-fuel-savings-claimed-for-nippon-antifouling-with-wan-hai-lines/，2024.05.20
[2] Invention patent: China, ZL200580016706.6
，2024.05.20