Marine industry

PPG To Cooperate with RightShip Sustainability Platform

The partnership between PPG and RightShip will help develop more sustainable solutions in the maritime industry.

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PPG Confirmed 40% Reduction in Marine Coating Overspray with Electrostatic Application

EDR Antwerp shipyard achieved a 40% reduction in overspray with the electrostatic application of the PPG Sigmaglide® 2390 fouling release coating.

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PPG Donated Marine Coatings to Help Turkish Students

PPG helped a technical school in Turkey with products used to refurbish a boat used by shipbuilding maritime students.

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The Scandinavian Maritime Fair and Conference Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

The next edition of SMFC will bring together maritime industry stakeholders from across Scandinavia and beyond for two days of knowledge and inspiration.

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Weg and Git to Partner for the Distribution of Marine Coatings

The signed agreement between WEG and GIT will strengthen the marine coatings offerings globally and provide customised solutions.

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Evonik Developed a New Hardener for Protective and Marine Coatings

The newly-developed hardener Ancamine® 2844 from Evonik can enhance the efficiency, quality and durability of protective and marine coatings in a wide range of applications.

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PPG Launched NEXEON 810 Ultra-Low Friction Antifouling Coating

The sustainable, copper-free antifouling NEXEON 810 coating developed by PPG increases the performance of vessels, ensuring high performance throughout their operational life.

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AkzoNobel Intersleek® 1100SR Coating Successfully Reduced Costs and Carbon Emissions

Data compiled from ships show that the coating Intersleek 1100SR® by AkzoNobel helped reduce fuel bills by $8 billion and emissions by 41 million tons.

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AkzoNobel Protected the Hull of the Large Cruise Ship Adora Magic City

The Intersmooth® fouling control technology developed by AkzoNobel has been specified to help to improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions.

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I-Tech Signed a License Agreement to Provide Antifouling Agents to Paints Korea

The Selektope® antifouling agent developed by I-Tech AB increases the resistance to barnacle growth in marine paint systems, reducing fuel and maintenance costs.

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The World Maritime Forum Will Reunite Hundreds of Professionals in Copenhagen

The World Maritime Forum 2024 will provide a platform for collaboration and innovation.

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Pipeline Technology Conference Invites Professionals and Stakeholders to the Next Exhibition in Berlin

The 19th edition of the Pipeline Technology Conference will gather industry professionals to help shape the future of the sector.

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Researchers Developed a Non-Toxic Paintable Protein Inhibiting Biofouling

The researchers from Johns Hopkins APL presented a sustainable enzyme-based polymer coating for protecting hulls.

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AkzoNobel and Philips have Partnered with Damen Shipyards to Develop Pioneering Antifouling Solution

Damen Shipyards has teamed up with AkzoNobel and Philips to help further develop a state-of-the-art fouling control solution that uses UV-C light technology to keep underwater vessel hulls clean.

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Sherwin-Williams Introduced Two New High-Performance Interior Marine Decking Systems

SeaGuard One-Step Decking System and SeaGuard Decorative Color Flake System by Sherwin-Williams are suitable for both commercial and government ships.

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