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Are you facing biofouling issues…?

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Technological Antifouling Solutions Using Ultrasonic Guided Waves ExUS-GW

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CleanShip is a 2-year pan-European research collaboration for developing a non-invasive methodology based on ultrasonics for fouling detection and prevention in marine environments. It aims to better manage the performance and life of waterborne vessels for the maritime industry.

CleanShip: What is it?

CleanShip, a European research project funded by EU FP7 ExUS-GW

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Marine Biofouling : A severe profitability impact

Higher maintenance costs (dry-docking, sanding, scraping, painting labour, underwater cleaning) Higher fuel consumption Opportunity cost due to higher vessel downtime High antifouling paint costs

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Marine Biofouling : A severe environmental impact

Higher CO2 emissions from extra fuel consumption High use of toxic antifouling paints containing biocides High ecological footprint on marine fauna and flora

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The ExUS-GW product

Double-hull transducer tensors Waterproof IP-69 transducer housing for hull and tanks Dual-frequency transducers

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The ExUS-GW product

• CleanShip Project
• Fundamental research on the

technology

• Laboratory testing
• Scientific publications about

Ultrasonic Guided Waves

• with Brunel University

Research Phase 2012-2014 Developing the technology Development Phase 2014-2016 Using a successful technology to develop a marketable product

• 280m LNG Tanker
• 12m yacht
• 180m RoRo Carrier
• 24m steel plate in the North Sea
• 49m Superyacht

Commercial Phase 2016- Marketing the product Test Phase 2015-2016 Technological validation Application validation

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The ExUS Technology

 Innovative Ultrasound Technology that excites an entire ship hull  Sufficient ultrasound energy to prevent biofouling  Continuous protection the structure  Completely non-destructive

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 The ultrasound waves travel along the metallic structure  Fully-activated hull  No blind spots  High efficiency  Limited energy dispersion  High energy dispersion into the water  Low efficiency  Wasted energy

Guided Waves Technology: What is it?

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ExUS-GW versus common antifouling

 Guided Waves Technology  Longer range  Higher power efficiency  No water energy dispersion  Wave Heterodyning Effect  Wide spectrum of new frequencies  Higher frequency peaks  Tailor-made for each vessel  Software and hardware flexibility  Electronical transducer optimization

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All-around advantages

UNIVERSAL  Suitable for any hull from approx. 70’ (20m)  Efficient on steel, aluminium and fibreglass hulls  Simple installation  No maintenance  Suitable for solar power HIGH PERFORMANCE  Full spectrum algae control  Long range effectiveness  Adjustable power to suit each application  Programmable for each season, vessel type and algae level ECONOMICAL AND ECOLOGICAL  Reduces friction and enhances performance  Maintains hull speed throughout the season  Saves operating costs  Reduces fuel consumption ExUS-GW

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All-around advantages

Save Time Save Money Contribute to the environment

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Save Money  Reduced Fuel Consumption  Reduced Maintenance Costs

• No maintenance and operating costs
• Less dry-docks to scrape off biofouling and old paint
• No expensive antifouling paint
• No painting manpower

Increased Vessel Usage and Reduced Down-Time

• More time exploiting the vessel at sea
• Increased return on investment

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Save Time  Increased vessel speed

 One-time purchase & installation  No system maintenance  Stand-alone operation system  Less dry-docks  No wasted time sanding, scraping & repainting

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Contribute to the Environment

Pullutant and chemical-free technology Reduced fuel consumption reduction => Less CO2 emissions  Less paint => Less toxic chemicals & biocides released into the aquatic environment  Can be solar-power operated Completely harmless to human and marine life

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AFTER 30 DAYS IMMERSED IN THE NORTH SEA

24 meter test plate in the North Sea

WITH ExUS WITHOUT ExUS Tests conducted in July 2016 at the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium In collaboration with DEME Group and LioCyl ExUS-GW

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A solution adapted to any type of submerged structure

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Jan Seton

Managing Director - WRS MARINE Founder - ExUS GW Antifouling jhs@wrsmarine.com +31 653 415 370

Julien Jost

Commercial Director - SOFCHEM Founder - ExUS GW Antifouling julien.jost@sofchem.fr +33 610 806 683 ExUS-GW