THE SMOOTHEST WAY TO REDUCE YOUR FOULING COSTS
Introduction Traditionally, fouling is prevented using toxic compounds like copper oxide. It all started with copper plating. Next generation antifoulings were applied in liquid form. Initially as waxy substances containing lead or arsenic, later, chemical paint systems were developed which is the current state of art. These paints are always limited in lifetime as they are relying on chemicals leaching into the environment. When the leaching decreases, the performance degrades. Micanti shows there is a simpler and safer solution, leaving paints behind!
Micanti antifouling is suitable for all circumstances worldwide, whether you are moored or sailing. No questions asked! Micanti is a self adhesive film which is applied to the hull of the vessel. Small flexible fibers prevent attachment of organisms. That’s what we call: Antifouling Reinvented!
Micanti is patented worldwide and has won the Dutch SME Innovation Top 100 2014.
Micanti antifouling: the smoothest way to reduce your fouling costs. Smooth: saves fuel, maintains speed Steady: works while moored and sailing, for up to 10 years Sustainable: 100% environmental friendly In extreme conditions, occasional cleaning may be required. This is easily performed with high pressure water or soft brush. No scraping is needed!
Smooth
Substantial Fuel savings Micanti has proven to prevent fouling and to keep the same speed of the vessel. Therefore, fuel savings will automatically be achieved. The percentage of fuel savings is determined by the voyage factor. Conventional antifoulings degrade in time and fuel consumption increases in time. The physical barrier of Micanti’s antifouling guarantees the same performance and protection from day 1 till the end of its life span (at least 5 years).
Cost savings Consistent protection against marine growth keeps fuel costs low during at least 5 years In water survey is possible No costs for scraping or grid blasting after 5 years resulting in lower docking costs No need for touch up after 2.5 years
Shorter docking periods
If removal after 5 years is required, the film can be removed easily without damaging the underlaying anticorrosive paint. Scraping and blasting is not needed. The film can be applied right after the removal of the previous film.
Steady
Continuous protection against marine growth Micanti has been tested and compared to the most commonly used self polishing antifoulings (SPC). Whereas SPC’s have shown a decrease in performance in time, Micanti performs continuously and provides constant prevention.
Proven Performance Micanti antifouling-film is a physical barrier against fouling and therefore movement of the vessel is not needed. The idea behind Micanti is simple as well as effective: micro fibers create a surface which prevents settlement of organism. Micanti has been tested worldwide for more than 10 years in cooperation with institutions like MARIN, TNO and Delft University of Technology as well as in practice on tugs, offshore vessels and ocean going vessels.
Did you know? Micanti lasts at least
5
years so no more painting during intermediate surveys!
Unlimited Idle Periods Micanti is easy to clean after long idle periods. Cleaning does not affect the performance of Micanti.
Trade Mission Fund 2014 Micanti has won the Dutch Orange Trade Mission Fund 2014. This award was initiated in honor of the crowning of the Dutch King Willem Alexander in 2013
Guaranteed performance Micanti anti足fouling-film has a performance of at least 5 years, and more likely lasts for 10 years.
Sustainable
100%
environmental friendly Micanti is the only truly environmental friendly antifouling in the world! Micanti doesn’t contain any toxic ingredients. Micanti is a nylon fiber, polyester film and a two-component water based adhesive.
Emission Savings
No VOC exhaust during application which means a 100% reduction compared to conventional antifoulings.
ECO-notation Micanti has been approved by Lloyds to be used for the ECO-notation for ships and is on the Dutch environmental products list.
Application of antifouling film is a clean application Application of Micanti antifouling at a shipyard, offers following advantages: Maintenance during docking can continue during application of the film Masks and other precautions are not needed for the co-workers No chemical waste on the yard: only backing paper No VOC exhaust during the application
Did you know?
Yearly,
58.000
tons of antifouling paint are spilled into the environment
Uniform application standards worldwide Micanti Antifouling is applied by professional applicators worldwide Trained and qualified staff across national borders Supervised by Micanti Netherlands
Differences between Micanti, Self Polishing Antifouling and Foul Release Coatings Micanti
Self polishing
Foul Release
Works worldwide Suitable for warm regions like Africa, Brasil and Middle East
Cleaning needed
Cleaning needed
Works while moored? Application worldwide available time to apply
Short
Short
Long
Easy to apply hull preparation number of layers needed
SA 1
SA 1
SA 2,5
1
at least 2 + drying time
at least 2 + drying time
Continious performance during 5 years 100% environmental friendly Guarantee for 5 years Cleaning does damage the antifouling Voyage documentation needed Class Approved Vessels Planing Semi planing Water displacement hull like tankers etc Applicable for ice
if cleaned contains toxic ingredients
contains toxic ingredients
Head Office Micanti BV Kattenburgerstraat 5 1018 JA Amsterdam The Netherlands Tel: + 31 10 302 11 81 Email: info@micanti.com www.micanti.com Class Approved
Postal address PO Box 263 2130 AG Hoofddorp The Netherlands