Maritime and Shipping Cluster – UAE – International Best Practice Competition – 2025 (Sustainable Shipping through Premium Silicone Hull Coatings)
This best practice from Abu Dhabi Ports Group is an initiative for sustainable shipping through the adoption of premium silicone hull coatings to reduce vessel fuel consumption and emissions. This operational practice involves replacing conventional anti-fouling paint with an advanced, smooth silicone coating that minimizes marine growth and hull drag over a five-year drydocking cycle. The innovation for the organization was the adoption of a scientific, data-driven approach; this included custo
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5.5.3 Improve process/product performance
12.3 Implement pollution prevention program