AkzoNobel’s International® marine coatings brand has unveiled updates to its groundbreaking digital forecasting tool, Intertrac® Vision. These new features include the ability to predict CII ratings, assess the financial impact of the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS), and provide detailed cost-saving insights over multiple dry-dockings. These improvements are designed to help vessel operators make smarter, data-driven decisions about their fouling control coatings.

Intertrac® Vision draws from a vast database, analyzing over 200,000 drydocks and 10,000 vessel operations. It combines this historical data with cutting-edge machine learning to forecast the impact of coatings on a vessel’s performance. The tool offers insights into how specific coatings will perform over the vessel's operational lifespan, allowing operators to evaluate their return on investment based on the vessel type and operational scenarios.

The tool is invaluable for making informed decisions that reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. A new update now provides a total cost of ownership summary, breaking down the cost contributions of each stage in the drydocking cycle.

Additionally, users can now forecast over a 120-month cycle—either as two consecutive 60-month dockings or one continuous period—giving vessel owners a long-term view of the benefits of proper coating selection.

With stricter regulations like the EU Emissions Trading System (starting in January 2024) and FuelEU regulation (effective from January 2025), vessel operators need reliable data to guide operational decisions. More than ever, there’s a demand for insights that help vessels stay compliant and efficient.

According to a recent Lloyds List survey, over 59% of shipowners believe coatings are one of the most effective ways to meet the International Maritime Organization’s carbon reduction targets, such as the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) and Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI).

Barry Kidd, Vessel Performance Manager at AkzoNobel, emphasized, “Intertrac® was designed to give shipowners and operators customized insights to improve vessel performance. With our team’s technical expertise and the advanced capabilities of Intertrac® Vision, vessel operators can identify areas for operational improvement, leading to smarter investment decisions. This latest version of Intertrac® Vision gives even deeper insights, helping customers navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape.”

Earlier this year, AkzoNobel showcased Intertrac® Vision’s predictive accuracy in a whitepaper. The tool was able to forecast the performance of a globally trading VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) over five years, with results coming within 1% of actual performance figures, measured according to ISO19030 standards.

To learn more about Intertrac® Vision., reach out to your International® Paint representative to schedule a consultation for your fleet.