Fouled propellers slow down the vessel, use more fuel, cause higher levels of pollution and in short, are less efficient. Depending on the degree of fouling, the ship can have a reduction of up to 12% efficiency.
In water polishing results in a finish far superior to that of a dry polish, besides the vessel is not required to interrupt cargo operations which results in time and cost savings making it the preferred method of all experienced ship operators.
- Propeller Maintenance and Polishing.
