Fouling causes extra drag for ships and thus extra fuel costs. By applying the 100% environmental friendly Thorn-D®, fouling will be prevented
In case a ship or boat would not use antifouling coatings or other fouling protection, underwater drag will increase in a short time. Increased underwater drag increases fuel consumption up to 40%.
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- Maintain/increase speed
- Minimize fuel costs
- Minimize drydock costs
- Minimize emmissions (SOx, NOx, CO2)
- Minimize environmental footprint
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Marine coatings today Currently, with the IMO ban on TBT coming into force in 2008, virtually all antifouling coatings are based on the toxic effect of copper oxide, combined with the use of organic co-biocides. Though awareness of the
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Thorn-D® is produced on a self-adhesive foil. The foil is applied on the ship by authorized and trained partners of Micanti.
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- 100% environmental friendly
- Not subject to local environmental legislation
- Long lasting
- Available in any color
- Can be applied on all surfaces including aluminium
- Suitable for all waters
- 100% static fouling resistance in port
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