Marine industry

11GEN

AGM Expands its Range of Graphene-Enhanced Anti-Corrosion Paints

AGM has launched its own range of graphene-enhanced anti-corrosion paints alongside another high-performance non-metal additive.

11OTT

U-Ming To Use Jotun’s Hull Skating Solutions for its Bulk Carriers

Newly built U-Ming’s bulk carriers will use the Hull Skating Solutions developed by Jotun.

11OTT

ECOsubsea and AkzoNobel Cooperated for a New Hull Management Tool

AkzoNobel and ECOsubsea further strengthened their partnership with a new sustainable hull management tool.

08OTT

AkzoNobel Launches Hull Management System Intertrac HullCare

AkzoNobel’s International brand has launched Intertrac HullCare, a hull management system that offers operators unprecedented control by combining remote inspection, advanced cleaning technologies and big data monitoring.

Corrosion and fueling on marine energy devises

06OTT

U.S. Government to Fund Corrosion and Biofouling Research for Marine Energy Devices

The Office of Technology Transitions is funding research to optimise non-toxic coatings for control of biofouling and corrosion on marine energy devices and facilities.

20SET

MRV Data Reveal 20% Lower Carbon Intensity with Jotun HPS

A new Jotun study based on MRV data reports that vessels using Jotun HPS register a 20% lower carbon intensity in operations.

07SET

PPG Launches Sigma Sailadvance NX Antifouling Coating

PPG announced the expansion of its Sigma Sailadvance coating range with PPG SIGMA SAILADVANCE NX coating, a significant breakthrough in antifouling technology.

10MAG

Hempel Provides Coating Solution for Orbital O2 Tidal Energy Turbine

To protect the world’s most powerful tidal energy turbine, the Orbital O2, Hempel provided high-performance anti-corrosion coatings, as well as its Hempaguard X7.

20APR

Cortec Launches the World’s First Compostable Corrosion Inhibiting Stretch Film

Adding to its commercially compostable film technologies, Cortec has recently launched EcoStretch, a corrosion-inhibiting stretch film powered by Nano VpCI.

29MAR

Cortec Launches EcoAir 422 Rust Remover

Cortec has developed EcoAir VpCI 422, a biodegradable and non-toxic product that provides multi-metal corrosion protection.

28GEN

Evonik Launches VP 4200, A New Structure Modified Silica Type for Anti-Fouling Coatings

Evonik has launched VP 4200, a new structure modified silica type for anti-fouling coatings to reduce biocide content. The new product allows for a more controlled release of biocide, which is needed in lower quantity for the same performance, and ensures a low thickening effect and easy incorporation.

18DIC

Jotun, HHI and HMM Collaborate to Challenge Biofouling and Ensure Green Proactive Hull Cleaning

Hyundai Heavy Industries has signed an agreement with Hyundai Merchant Marine and Jotun to ensure cleaner, more efficient and greener vessel hull performance and optimal environmental protection.

27OTT

Jotun Launches SeaQuantum III, A New Range of Antifouling Coatings

Jotun has announced the launch of the SeaQuantum III series, a new range of antifouling coatings that feature microZone technology for tailor-made fouling protection.

08SET

Jotun to Provide MSC with Its Hull Skating Solutions

Jotun has signed a commercial contract with global container shipping and logistics company MSC, Mediterranean Shipping Company. Jotun will provide MSC with its Hull Skating Solutions (HSS).

02GIU

Jotun Tested its Game-changing Hull Skating Solutions on Wallenius Wilhelmsen Vessels

It is not always easy to find owners willing to pilot-test an onboard remotely-operated proactive hull cleaning unit, but this was not the case with Wallenius Wilhelmsen. Jotun found a partner in the Norwegian/Swedish shipping company who shared their vision for a more environmentally friendly maritime sector.