fuel-consumption

Tsukuba

October 21, 2023
marine-biofouling, vessel-weight-increase, fuel-consumption
environment

Tsukuba # AMINO SHIP # Japan is surrounded by the sea, and most of its trade is dependent on marine transportation. The problem of marine biofouling has become an issue in this maritime transportation. Marine biofouling causes increased vessel weight and increased resistance to water currents as it adheres to vessel surfaces. This directly leads to increased fuel consumption, which in turn causes global warming, air pollution, and economic problems. ...