Marine industry

12GIU

Hempel launches Hempaguard NB – the first silicone hull coating for newbuilds

Built on the strong track record of Hempaguard X7, the new formulation of Hempel features a specially designed topcoat for newbuilds, enabling fuel savings of up to 20%.

12GIU

Lloyd’s Register Grants First-Ever Full Antifouling Approval to Jotun’s Hull Skating Solutions

Lloyd’s Register has become the first classification society to certify a fully integrated hull cleaning and coating system, awarding this recognition to Jotun and supporting the maritime industry's shift towards proactive hull management strategies.

Photo: vessel navigating the sea and ice

10GIU

Jotun Unveiled HPS 2.0 at Nor-Shipping 2025

Jotun’s HPS 2.0 marks a major step forward in environmental performance, combining the newly speed-loss verified SeaQuantum X200 with best-in-class technical service, advanced hull condition management and credible performance guarantees.

21MAG

Jotun to Unveil Pioneering Innovations at Nor-Shipping 2025

Jotun’s participation marks another chapter in its six-decade legacy of partnership with Nor-Shipping, an exhibition it has supported since its inception.

23APR

Mediterranean Maritime Forum Will Bring Together Industry Leaders from the Maritime Sector

The Mediterranean Maritime Forum is taking place from 13th to 14th May 2025 in Pareklisia (Limassol, Cyprus). The event is set to be a cornerstone event for maritime professionals - offering insights, innovation and connections across two days.

Application of Stelpant coating on a vessel

17APR

Steelpaint Has Signed a Deal to Paint 39 Vessels with Its Stelpant Polyurethane Coating

The single component zinc-rich polyurethane coating from Steelpaint can extend maintenance intervals to two and a half years.

08APR

Jotun partners with Thoresen Shipping to keep hulls clean using Hull Skating Solutions

HSS ensures a clean hull throughout voyages, improving efficiency, saving fuel, reducing emissions, and protecting biodiversity. Jotun’s partnership with Thoresen Shipping supports its zero-carbon vision and leadership in maritime sustainability.

09GEN

AkzoNobel Protects China’s Landmark Deep-Sea Drilling Vessel with Advanced Marine Coatings

AkzoNobel's marine coatings will safeguard the Chinese vessel against harsh and unpredictable conditions, significantly prolonging its service life.

17DIC

Hamburg Terminals Adopt Steelpaint’s Stelcatec System for Ship-To-Shore Crane Repairs

The Stelcatec system is a low-VOC isocyanate-free polyurethane coating specifically designed to repair damaged original coatings on ZPMC cranes.

Still image of a video of the Hutton TLP site

04DIC

AkzoNobel Finds High Lamellar Glass Flake Coatings Extend Offshore Asset Lifetimes

AkzoNobel demonstrated that coatings with high lamellar glass flake content can provide superior long-term protection for offshore structures, reducing maintenance and extending asset lifespans.

The hull of a vessel painted red with the Hempaguard coatings from Hempel

30AGO

Hempel Launched the Hempaguard Ultima High-Performance Silicone Hull Coating System

The new generation of Hempel hull coating system increases fuel savings by up to 21%.

image of vessels coated with Nippon Paint Marine protective coatings

23LUG

Nippon Paint Marine Successfully Applied FASTAR Protective Coatings to Over 1000 Vessels

Nippon Paint Marine's FASTAR sustainable protective coatings, which offer ultra-low friction with hydrogel water trapping technology, have been applied to over 1,000 vessels.

Photo of Monna Lisa vessel from AkzoNobel

01LUG

AkzoNobel Will Coat the New Monna Lisa Ship

The new Monna Lisa ship will be coated with AkzoNobel's International^® products to reduce CO₂ emissions and minimise fuel consumption.

photo of Hirokazu Kaji during award cerimony

28GIU

Nippon Paint Marine Wins Environmental Technology Award from Japan Chemical Industry Association

The antifouling hull coating FASTAR from Nippon Paint Marine reduces fuel consumption and benefits to marine life and the environment.

19GIU

Hempel’s High-Performance Marine Coating Solution Hempaguard X7 Achieved DNV Validation

Hempel's silicone coating Hempaguard X7 is now validated by DNV, enabling the company to decarbonise the maritime sector more rapidly and expand its customer base.