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Biofouling causes silent losses for those running vessels, as organisms like barnacles and algae accumulate on hulls and seawater cooling systems. Because of this growth, engines are forced to use more power and end up spending about 10 to 40% more fuel. Other than using up valuable fuel, biofouling prevents seawater intake, costs more in repairs and lowers pipe and heat exchanger efficiency, with both repairs and down time costing extra.
Sealong Marine deals with this by installing Custom MGPS units that are built with precision. Because these systems are customized, they exactly fit your boat as well as your type of operation. It allows the most effective stops to marine growth in critical areas.
How Our Solution Works
The method uses electrolysis in a way that copper produces ions to prevent larvae and biofilms and aluminum produces shielding films on the pipes inside. Notable features of the design are:
Utilizing energy from anode placement where water moves quickly near sea chests for maximum effect of electrosynthesis
Changes in the current are adjusted on the spot due to changes in salinity and temperature.
Being able to monitor systems and alert crews when performance is not correct
Tangible Benefits for Your Bottom Line
Fuel Savings up to 15%
Both the hull and water circuits being clear and tidy allows vessels to be more hydrodynamically efficient. After installation, a trial shows you can save 5-8% in fuel right away and more fuel is saved in the long run when fouling is prevented.
Reduced Operational Costs
Reducing regular hull cleaning and cooling system overhauls saves on maintenance spending. For one bulk carrier, changing to MGPS made yearly savings of $220k on engine maintenance alone.
Extended Equipment Lifespan
Because of aluminum hydroxide films, the replacement of piping elements is needed less frequently. The service life of heat exchangers and valves is on average 30% longer for clients.
The Sealong Marine Advantage
Crew members are taught how to operate and check both monitoring and anodes with our installations—an important way to stop failures caused by insulation issues (a problem commonly seen in MGPS). All systems are looked after by continuous global support and prompt spare parts delivery via logistics.
Stop letting biofouling sink your profits. Contact Sealong Marine today for a vessel-specific MGPS assessment and reclaim fuel efficiency.