Safinah helped Global Tanker Operator unlock fuel efficiency and minimise off hire cost
Posted on 02 June 2026
Safinah helped Global Tanker Operator unlock fuel efficiency and minimise off hire cost
Following a scheduled drydock in 2021, a chemical/oil tanker operated by a global tanker owner experienced rapid hull performance deterioration, with underwater inspections revealing extensive slime and weed fouling across approximately 60% of the vessel’s vertical sides.
The vessel subsequently required two underwater cleaning events within a single drydock cycle, highlighting significant antifouling performance and operational efficiency concerns. Operating in high fouling-risk environments at average speeds of 13–14 knots and sea temperatures around 30°C, the vessel faced increasing fuel consumption and resistance challenges.
Safinah was engaged to reassess and redefine the vessel’s antifouling strategy ahead of its next scheduled drydock in China.
