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, […]
Stolt Tankers’ Stolt Lotus has become the first vessel in the world to be coated using Canadian firm Graphite Innovation & Technologies’ (GIT) X-GIT FUEL graphene-based hull coating solution, which is believed to offer significant reductions in fuel consumption. The 30,000-deadweight vessel spent five days drydocked in China where the sustainable hull coating was applied. Reckoned […]
Sharp reductions in GHG emissions are claimed for recently launched fouling release coating As the latest addition to the established PPG Sigmaglide range of marine coatings, which has been widely used by vessel owners and operators for more than 30 years, PPG Sigmaglide 2390 is claimed to offer a number of significant benefits for ships […]
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 […]