New research in hull coatings and grooming could revolutionise vessel efficiency In maritime operations the importance of marine coatings extends far beyond mere aesthetics. The outside layer of a vessel’s hull serve as the first line of defence against corrosion, fouling, and degradation. Thus, playing a critical role in safeguarding marine assets, optimising vessel efficiency, […]
Damen Shipyards has teamed up with coatings manufacturer AkzoNobel and electronics specialist Philips to further develop a fouling control solution for hulls that uses UV-C light technology. The proposed solution integrates UV-C light-emifting diodes (LEDs) into a coating scheme that emits enough light to prevent biofouling accumulation on the protected area. AkzoNobel and Philips have […]
Recently launched onto the marine market, PPG Sigmaglide 2390 aims to help ship owners lower power consumption and carbon emissions and meet demands for higher performance with no adverse impact on the marine environment. The biocide-free fouling release coating is based on PPG HydroReset technology, which modifies the coating when it is immersed in water […]
Hirokazu Kaji, technical division director, Nippon Paint Marine There is no ‘silver bullet’ to secure shipping’s decarbonisation, but it’s fair to say that future fuels dominate much of the sustainability conversation in the industry and across the supply chain. Whether it’s discussion of increasingly common LNG, methanol, and biofuel solutions, or less developed alternatives, such […]
As a world leader in the supply of marine coatings, Jotun partners with a broad range of stakeholders working to decarbonise shipping. But is the industry moving fast enough? Morten Fon, the company’s president and CEO, shares his views on how leadership, innovation and collaboration can accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. Alan Johnstone […]
Catherine Austin, I-Tech AB and International Antifouling Conference moderator Today, marine antifouling coatings play a more important role than ever in shipping’s decarbonisation journey. The adhesion of microbial slimes, macroalgae and hard-shelled organisms such as barnacles on the underwater surfaces of a vessel can significantly increase a vessel’s fuel consumption if operating at a set […]