GIT Coatings has launched a graphene-base hard foul-release coating called XGIT-FORCE.

The coating is engineered to unlock up to 10% fuel savings and provide the highest return on investment of any antifouling coating on the market, according to a press release.

Since the solution is zero-leaching, it enables shipowners to reduce fuel consumption and emissions without shedding chemicals or microplastics into the marine environment.

“XGIT-FORCE represents the natural evolution of our graphene-based solutions and a definitive step toward a new era of proactive hull performance management,” said Mo AlGermozi, CEO of GIT Coatings.

“By listening closely to our customers and integrating years of real-world learning, we have refined a technology that is mature, reliable, and biocide-free. This launch is about providing shipowners with a high-performance solution that gives them the flexibility to actively manage fleet efficiency and turn ambitious decarbonization goals into a reliable, competitive advantage.”

GIT Coatings’ proprietary Dynamic Phase Engineered Technology (DPET) combines smart surface chemistry with graphene-reinforced mechanical tuning to create a dynamic, amphiphilic barrier that prevents biofilm formation and maximizes foul-release performance.

Building on this foul-release foundation, XGIT-FORCE delivers what the company says is one of the smoothest surface profiles in the industry.

This is expected to provide 6 percent out-of-dock power gain compared to premium biocidal antifouling coatings while offering the mechanical durability to withstand ice friction, fender impacts, and frequent cleanings.

Over the coming months, the coating is set to be applied to more than ten vessels, including LPG tankers, dry bulk vessels, Ro-Ro vessels, container ships and cruise ships.