New hull coatings for Navy ships cut fuel use, protect environment (w/Video)

New hull coatings being developed by the Office of Naval Research are showing promise in reducing the build-up of marine crustaceans - namely barnacles - on ships' hulls, optimizing vessel performance and dramatically reducing fuel costs.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news163361728.html">New hull coatings for Navy ships cut fuel use, protect environment (w/Video)</a></p> <p>New hull coatings being developed by the Office of Naval Research are showing promise in reducing the build-up of marine crustaceans - namely barnacles - on ships' hulls, optimizing vessel performance and dramatically reducing fuel costs.</p>