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Are you facing biofouling issues…? Sofchem and WRS Group - Innovative partners - supported by

Technological Antifouling Solutions Using Ultrasonic Guided Waves ExUS-GW Sofchem and WRS Group - Innovative partners - supported by

ExUS-GW CleanShip: What is it? 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, a European research project funded by EU FP7 Sofchem and WRS Group - Innovative partners - supported by

ExUS-GW Marine Biofouling : A severe profitability impact Higher maintenance costs (dry-docking, sanding, scraping, painting labour, underwater cleaning) Higher fuel consumption High antifouling paint costs Opportunity cost due to higher vessel downtime Sofchem and WRS Group - Innovative partners - supported by

ExUS-GW Marine Biofouling : A severe environmental impact High use of toxic antifouling paints containing biocides Higher CO2 emissions from extra fuel consumption High ecological footprint on marine fauna and flora Sofchem and WRS Group - Innovative partners - supported by

ExUS-GW The ExUS-GW product Waterproof IP-69 transducer Double-hull transducer Dual-frequency transducers housing for hull and tanks tensors Sofchem and WRS Group - Innovative partners - supported by

ExUS-GW The ExUS-GW product Development Phase Research Phase 2014-2016 2012-2014 Using a successful technology to develop a Developing the technology marketable product Test Phase 2015-2016 Technological validation Application validation Commercial Phase  CleanShip Project 2016-  Fundamental research on the Marketing the product technology  Laboratory testing  280m LNG Tanker  Scientific publications about  12m yacht Ultrasonic Guided Waves  180m RoRo Carrier  with Brunel University  24m steel plate in the North Sea  49m Superyacht Sofchem and WRS Group - Innovative partners - supported by

ExUS-GW 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 Sofchem and WRS Group - Innovative partners - supported by

ExUS-GW Guided Waves Technology: What is it?  High energy dispersion into the water  Low efficiency  Wasted energy  The ultrasound waves travel along the metallic structure  Fully-activated hull  No blind spots  High efficiency  Limited energy dispersion Sofchem and WRS Group - Innovative partners - supported by

ExUS-GW 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 Sofchem and WRS Group - Innovative partners - supported by

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

ExUS-GW All-around advantages Save Money Save Time Contribute to the environment Sofchem and WRS Group - Innovative partners - supported by

ExUS-GW 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 Sofchem and WRS Group - Innovative partners - supported by

ExUS-GW 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 Sofchem and WRS Group - Innovative partners - supported by

ExUS-GW 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 Sofchem and WRS Group - Innovative partners - supported by

ExUS-GW 24 meter test plate in the North Sea AFTER 30 DAYS IMMERSED IN THE NORTH SEA Tests conducted in July 2016 at the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium In collaboration with DEME Group and LioCyl WITH ExUS WITHOUT ExUS Sofchem and WRS Group - Innovative partners - supported by

ExUS-GW A solution adapted to any type of submerged structure Sofchem and WRS Group - Innovative partners - supported by

ExUS-GW Julien Jost Jan Seton Commercial Director - SOFCHEM Managing Director - WRS MARINE Founder - ExUS GW Antifouling Founder - ExUS GW Antifouling julien.jost@sofchem.fr jhs@wrsmarine.com +33 610 806 683 +31 653 415 370 Sofchem and WRS Group - Innovative partners - supported by