Slow EU coating approval could be jeopardising emissions targets
- EU comparatively slower versus other regions to approve new technologies
- Poor anti-fouling can increase fuel consumption by as much as 40%
- Conservative regulatory approach does not add up with targets on emissions or invasive species, say manufacturers
They may not be as exciting as alternative fuels or as visible as wind sails, but marine coatings are just as important, if not more so, when it comes to reducing emissions from ships