Maritime
Our ultrasonic technology is the market leader in the marine antifouling space reduced fuel costs and no damage to fragile marine ecosystems
The shipping industry remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels, producing 2% - 3% of global anthropogenic CO2 emissions. Maritime trade volumes are forecasted to rise further over the next three decades, further complicating the issue.
Sonicguard’s proposition for the marine sector is focused on tackling these hard to abate emissions head on, whilst reducing vessels operating costs and removing the need for harmful antifouling chemicals and toxic Impressed Current Anti Fouling (ICAF) solutions.
Left unchecked biofouling can increase hydrodynamic drag by up to 60%, leading to significant increases in fuel costs.
Sonicguard solutions are designed to prevent scaling and fouling in key zones of your vessel with no biocides, no drydocking, no chemical dosing and no micro plastics from ablative coatings.
Our ultrasonic antifouling systems reduce drag on propellers and control surfaces by up to 30% with a resultant improvement in fuel consumption.
Our systems are designed to prevent biofouling in key areas of your vessel:-
- Propellers and propulsion systems
- Sea chests
- Keel and box coolers
- RSW valves
- Rudders and trim tabs
- Bow and tunnel thrusters
- Any pipework exposed to sea water
In summary our technology:-
"Is fit and forget – online monitoring means that your teams and ours are notified of any faults – all systems guaranteed for min 2 years (extendable)"
"Is the only ultrasonic antifouling system in the world that is ATEX-Certified for use in Hazardous Zones 0, 1 and 2"
"Saves up to 95% of capital and MRO costs compared to impressed current (ICAF) systems in box coolers"
"Can be installed and commissioned with the vessel in the water – no welding or consumables needed"
"Has very low power consumption (approx 3.6w) – ideal for mothballing"
Note: This diagram is a snapshot of one typical scenario. The data that we have used here is an example the IMO used of vessels with an industry average cruising speed and over a 5 year docking cycle. The original IMO report contains the tables and equations and they can be applied to each individual vessel.
“The global shipping industry is under significant scrutiny with pressure from many powerful groups to improve GHG emissions. From 1st January 2023, The International Maritime Organisation ruled it as mandatory for all ships to determine their Attained Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) in order to assess their energy efficiency. This calculation is necessary for the collection of data needed to report their annual operational Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) and CII rating.
Our ultransonic antifouling solutions have an immediate and ongoing positive impact on vessel fuel consumption, and dry dock downtime.”