Navy backs 'omniphobic' coatings to help ships travel farther
 

Researchers have already explored the idea of using water-repellent ship coatings that let ships travel faster and farther. The US Navy, however, is taking things a step further. It's backing University of Michigan work on an "omniphobic" coating tha...

https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/24/...ic-ship-hulls/