Green Supplement
Innovative Technologies to Meet Industry Demand
As port regulations continue to evolve and become more stringent around the world, particularly in relation to invasive biofouling species, Subsea Global Solutions (SGS) remains at the forefront of developing innovative technologies that will meet the
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demand of both port restrictions, and the need for cleaner ships. SGS continues to evolve in the direction of environmental hull cleaning, a process utilizing modified brush carts that capture all effluent material and pump it through a filtration
system where it is processed in a controlled manner. The filtered sea water can then be pumped back into the sea, or discharged in approved locations. The shipping industry accounts for 5% of the world’s total oil consumption, and fuel constitutes the single largest operating cost of a vessel today. Routine hull cleaning and propeller polishing services provided by Subsea Global Solutions, performed at regularly scheduled intervals, are proven to positively impact the operational efficiency and economic success of any vessel. Clean hulls and propellers equal lower fuel consumption, and less greenhouse gas emissions — a win for both operating costs AND the environment. www.subseaglobalsolutions.com