SETTING SAIL FOR DECARBONISATION
Blue Race ™ exploits the IMO certified hull advanced coating system, already successfully adopted by worldwide marine leading players. It’s the most virtuous solution for a greener, more competitive and sustainable shipping industry.
The Advanced Ultra Low Friction Hull Coating System is a unique environmental-friendly solution, totally biocide-free, based on cross patented technologies with anti-corrosion, and anti-abrasion with anti-stick and anti-friction properties.
The cross patented technologies have unique multi-functional properties that at the same time:
- provide superior corrosion and abrasion protection improving the durability and overall performance of the vessel for the entire DD cycle;
- prevent the adhesion of fouling organisms by providing a low-friction, ultra-smooth surface on which organisms have great difficulty in adhering.
RESHAPING THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY
By obtaining outstanding hull performance, vessels are able to reduce their CO2 emissions.
The extremely ultra smooth surface of the hull leads to an extremely low Friction Increase Ratio (FIR) while the excellent mechanical and anti-abrasion properties provide a further benefit advantage measured in terms of minor speed loss over the dry dock cycle.
The combination of the low FIR and minor speed loss advantages induces a vessel to save fuels. The fuel saving accounts from 3% to 9% when compared with market standard FRC (Foul Release Coating) and SPC (Self Polishing Coating) products.
The adoption of the Blue Race ™ technology and its green advanced hull coating protection offers the achievement of a high ROI (Return of Investment) by combining efficiency and CO2 reduction during operation.
The no degradation of coating thanks to its chemical and physical property can result to fuel saving up to 23%, as has been observed by third party, in comparison to the performance analysis of the previous dry dock (DD) cycle with biocide traditional coating.
AN EFFICIENT AND RESILIENT ADVANTAGE WITH SUSTAINABLE COMPETITIVENESS
Our ESG Commitment
We focus on the positive contribution to sustainability matters that are linked to our products in terms of low environmental impact and energy efficiency of the shipping sector.
Our solution can play an important role for 6 SDGs Goals. The main focus is our impact on air quality and preservation of ocean ecosystem. In particular:
During Dry Dock in shipyard
In the paint application stage, we focus on fuel and VOCs reduction. Post application fuel savings ensure a lower carbon footprint for the clients and their supply chain monitoring.
Less coating thickness application, maintaining the same level of anticorrosion protection. This way, the production is more cost effective and sustainable.
30% Less chemical to protect the asset thanks to patented nano technology
70% Less VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)
After Dry Dock
Our business is tied to the combat of climate change, green shipping and reduction of GHG emissions.
Our eco friendly paint has no biocides, heavy metals, silicon oil and thus zero release of chemicals in the seawater.
The coating system can be easily cleaned and its perfomances in terms of corrosion protection, abrasion/mechanical resistance and drag reduction are back to initial levels. That way the vessel achieves:
6% Power Reduction
6.12% less Fuel Consumption
6% AER & CII Improvement
IMPLEMENTING DISTRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN HULL CLEANING TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY
Underwater hull cleaning by automatic robot
Our commitment to advancing maritime technology has led us to invest in cutting-edge robots designed for hull cleaning designed to insect, map and clean the hull without the need for a human operator.
By harnessing the power of robotics, we’re revolutionizing the way hull maintenance is conducted. The robots employ state-of-the-art cleaning techniques to ensure a pristine hull surface, free from marine growth and fouling.
This investment in hull cleaning robots goes hand in hand with our dedication to ultra low friction coating systems. The advanced coatings provide exceptional smoothness to vessel surfaces, reducing friction, wear, and energy consumption. When combined with our hull cleaning robots, our ultra low friction coating system maximizes efficiency, enhances fuel economy, and prolongs the lifespan of your vessel.
Blue Race thanks to the Azra Tech coating solution is compatible with various cleaning techniques
The innovative Azra Tech coating formulation offers unparalleled compatibility, ensuring optimal performance and longevity across various cleaning methods. Whether it is leveraging the precision of robotics, drones or the tried-and-true effectiveness of plastic brushes, the advanced ultra low friction hull coating system adapts effortlessly to your chosen cleaning approach.
Regarding the brushes, the coating cleaning process can be supported by Azra Tech certified Polypropylene and Silicon brushes that are able to clean without damaging the coating and remove marine fouling such as algae, tubeworms and light barnacles. The cleaning process can also be conducted alternatively with brushes made by Polyamides, Polyester and other kinds of plastics.
