The startup specializes in the development of graphene and nanoplatelet-based materials tailored for specific applications in the maritime industry. By lowering the costs of graphene production, the company enables ship owners to enhance material performance and meet sustainability targets.
Funding
$8.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Biofouling on ship hulls and propellers increases drag, leading to higher fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Traditional antifouling coatings often rely on biocides and silicone oils, which can harm marine ecosystems. Regular maintenance, such as cleaning, is needed to remove fouling, but can damage coatings and release organisms into the water.
Solution
GIT Coatings provides a range of graphene-based, biocide-free hard foul release coatings for ship hulls and propellers that reduce drag and prevent biofouling. Their patented XGIT technology creates an ultra-low friction surface that increases vessel efficiency and secures a hydrated layer to deter the settlement and attachment of biofouling. The coatings are resistant to mechanical damage, making them suitable for vessels sailing in icy conditions and allowing for underwater grooming and cleaning without damaging the coating. By minimizing hull friction and preventing biofouling, GIT Coatings' solutions help ship owners and operators improve vessel performance, reduce fuel consumption, and lower emissions.
Target Audience
Primary customers are ship owners and operators seeking to improve vessel performance, reduce fuel consumption, and meet sustainability targets, as well as shipyards and coating applicators.
Features
- XGIT-FUEL: A graphene-based hard foul release hull coating that reduces hull friction and increases vessel efficiency, resulting in an average of 10.43% shaft power reduction, as verified by Lloyds Register.
- XGIT-PROP: A highly durable graphene-based hard foul release propeller coating that maintains peak propeller efficiency over the dry docking period, providing 3-4% fuel savings, as proven by Stolt Tankers.
- XGIT-GROOM: A hard foul release coating combined with grooming technologies for proactive hull management, ensuring an always-clean hull with close to zero speed loss.
- Biocide-free and silicone oil-free formulations that protect marine ecosystems.
- Resistance to mechanical damage, making the coatings suitable for vessels sailing in icy conditions.
- Efficient application as a single layer directly on an existing or new anticorrosive primer without a tie coat.
- Low VOC content, ensuring a safer application process for applicators and the atmosphere.