Marubeni Corporation is set to introduce a new sales scheme for anti-fouling ship coatings designed to improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions during operations. This initiative, available through a dedicated website, aims to support the shipping industry in its efforts to mitigate environmental impact.
Under the new scheme, Marubeni will initially cover the cost difference between conventional coatings and the new, more effective coatings. Shipowners will only pay a portion of the savings achieved through improved fuel efficiency, verified by comparing past fuel consumption records.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set an ambitious target for the shipping industry to halve GHG emissions by 2050 compared to 2008 levels. With this goal in mind, both operators and shipowners are seeking concrete measures to reduce their carbon footprint. The anti-fouling coatings sold by Marubeni prevent the increase in frictional resistance caused by hull fouling. Using these coatings can lead to significant fuel savings and a reduction in GHG emissions.
Marubeni has tested these coatings on its vessels over a three-year period, confirming that ships coated with this product achieve an estimated 5-15% improvement in fuel efficiency and a corresponding reduction in GHG emissions compared to those using conventional coatings.
１）Hull Condition After Using Marubeni’s Coatings for Approximately 24 Months
２）Hull Condition After Using Conventional Coatings for Approximately 30 Months
Previously, the high upfront costs associated with such innovative products have been a barrier to their adoption. Marubeni’s new scheme addresses this challenge by alleviating the initial financial burden and concerns about effectiveness. This approach not only supports international efforts to combat global warming but also contributes to the sustainable development of the shipping industry.
〆丸紅は温室効果ガス排出量削減支援のための「成果払い方式」による船舶用塗料の販売を開始する。
丸紅株式会社は、船舶の燃費改善、運航時の温室効果ガス（GHG）の排出量削減を支援するため、船底防汚塗料の「成果払い方式」の販売について専用サイトを通じて開始する。今回、丸紅が導入するスキームは、まず丸紅が従来の一般的な塗料と今回の塗料の値差を負担し、実際に燃費改善効果が確認できた場合に限り、船主は過去の燃費実績と比較した改善額のうちの一部を丸紅に支払うものである。
国際海運業界では、IMO（国際海事機関）が2050年までにGHG排出量を2008年比で半減する目標を設定している。
このような状況の基で、オペレーター（運航船社）、船主ともにＧＨＧ削減に向けた具体的な対応が求められている。丸紅が販売する塗料を船底に塗布することにより、船底部の汚損による摩擦抵抗の増加を防ぐことができる。さらにこの塗料を使うことで燃費改善、GHG排出量削減を実現する。