Global seaborne trade continues to grow despite the current economic difficulties facing many trading nations. But it has been the shipping industry that has felt the pinch most significantly. Thin margins are forcing vessel operators to search for efficiencies at every turn, which has encouraged owners and operators alike to carefully scrutinize every aspect of their operations. Using innovative hull coatings to save on fuel costs has been a major focus in recent years; the result is that owners and operators now look more strategically at the coatings they use as a tool to increase operational efficiency.
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