Marine industry

PPG Launched the Marine Coating Sigmaglide® 2390

PPG Sigmaglide® 2390 creates a smooth and non-stick hull surface, helping shipowners to lower power consumption and carbon emissions.

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KOTUG Applied a Non-Toxic Noise Reduction Coating to the Hull of its Vessel

The graphene-based sustainable marine coating of GIT will minimise the vibrations that may disturb marine life.

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AkzoNobel Yacht Coatings Launched the Sustainable Antifouling B-Free Range

The fouling control range of AkzoNobel improves hull efficiency and helps to reduce carbon footprint for leisure boating.

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Hempel Will Take Part in COP27

Hempel joins COP27 to push for an accelerated decarbonisation in the maritime and renewable energy industries.

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The World Maritime Week Will Be Focused on Technological Transformation and Sustainability

The World Maritime Week will take place from 21st to 23rd March 2023 at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre.

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Jotun Yachting Has Launched the MegaGloss Metallic Topcoat

The new supreme high gloss metallic topcoat system of Jotun will complete the MegaGloss family of products.

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Nippon Paint Marine Hull and Hold Coatings Specified by Polaris Shipping

South Korea bulk carrier operator Polaris Shipping has specified Nippon Paint Marine hull and hold coatings for a trio of its Very Large Ore Carriers (VLOC).

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Nippon Paint Marine Announced Excellent Static Performance of AQUATERRAS® Antifouling System

Nippon Paint Marine’s AQUATERRAS® protected cruise ship hulls from biofouling despite an enforced 18-months anchorage.

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Nippon Paint Marine Launches New Anti-Corrosive Universal Primer

Nippon Paint Marine has introduced a new PSPC-compliant universal primer for newbuilds.

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PPG SIGMAGLIDE 1290 Helps Enterprises Shipping & Trading Reduce Carbon Emissions

Enterprises Shipping & Trading SA has selected PPG SIGMAGLIDE® 1290 fouling release coating to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions of its fleet.

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Researchers Develop Coating Material with Self-healing Properties

A team of researchers at Mercer University discovered a polymeric material that can withstand extreme weathering conditions and is capable of self-healing.

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FASTAR® I Antifouling Coating Applied on Two LPG Carriers

The self-polishing copolymer antifouling solution developed by Nippon Paint Marine has been successfully applied on the hulls of KSS Line’s LPG carriers.

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Jotun Took Part in the Clean Hull Initiative of Bellona Foundation

Through the Clean Hull Initiative, Jotun and Bellona aim to develop an industry standard for proactive hull cleaning and tackle the global biofouling issue.

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JOSCO Will Apply the FASTAR® Coating to Its Next Generation 1100TEU Liners

The antifouling system FASTAR® I developed by Nippon Paint Marine will be used to protect energy efficient vessels.

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Sherwin-Williams Has Received Four JPCL Prestige Awards

Sherwin-Williams has been awarded for the excellence in talent, product innovation and coating projects.

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