| Propulsion Dynamics at the National Paint and Coatings Association meeting |
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Propulsion Dynamics is pleased to announce its presentation at the National Paint and Coatings Association 2008 meeting. With bunker fuel at $600 per ton and greater awareness of 'sliming' of hulls and the move towards a low sulfur fuel requirement, there is a growing consensus from the IMO down to the vessel operator that hull condition is a hotter topic than even a year ago. In light of this, topics to be included in the presentation by Propulsion Dynamics: - IMO's interest in hull condition and its implication towards a CO2 Operational Index ... will vessels be rewarded or penalized on hull condition? - Naval Architectural analysis joined with photographs of hulls to show correlation between physical condition and true fuel (or speed) penalty - going beyond 'propeller slip diagrams'. - Several real case studies of propeller and hull cleaning optimization and drydock treatments - its impact on fuel savings and correlation to charter party (speed/draft/fuel) obligations. The International Marine and Offshore Coatings Conference will begin June 16th in Virginia Beach, VA. |