All Anti-fouling articles – Page 2

  • The GloFouling Partnerships project seeks to address biofouling on a ship’s underwater hull and structures
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    Project seeks to address ships’ biofouling

    2017-08-08T16:29:00Z

    A new project which seeks to protect marine ecosystems from the negative effects of invasive aquatic species has been given the green light.

  • Ship hull inspection
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    NIA threat increases as antifouling systems less effective

    2017-08-04T10:23:00Z

    Hull antifouling systems are becoming less effective which is increasing the NIA threat.

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    Chugoku adds Selektope to antifouling paint

    2016-08-12T14:29:00Z

    Chugoku Marine Paints (CMP) has launched its first branded marine coatings to feature the antifouling ingredient, Selektope.

  • Jotun's Hull Performance Solution led to fuel savings of US$1.5 million, a CO2 emissions reduction of 12,055 tonnes and speed lost of just 0.5% over a five-year period on ‘Penguin Arrow’
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    Jotun shares five-year anti-fouling savings

    2016-04-08T10:35:00Z

    Jotun has reported better than expected fuel savings on Gearbulk’s ‘Penguin Arrow’, the first vessel to have its five-year drydocking after implementing Jotun’s Hull Performance Solution.

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    Selektope antifouling receives EU approval

    2015-07-20T17:23:00Z

    A new antifouling agent from Swedish firm I-Tech, Selektope, has been approved for EU-wide use by the European Union Standing Committee on Biocidal Products.

  • The SAILADVANCE range is designed for all vessel types and operating speeds
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    PPG launches new antifouling range

    2015-07-09T15:38:00Z

    US-based PPG Protective and Marine Coatings has unveiled a new range of high performance, antifoulings suitable for a variety of operating conditions.

  • Micanti was awarded the 'SME Innovation Top 100' for its Thorn-D antifouling foil
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    Micanti awarded for antifouling foil

    2014-06-17T11:29:00Z

    Netherlands’-based Micanti has won the prestigious ‘SME Innovation Top 100’ award for its environmentally-friendly antifouling foil, Thorn-D.

  • Thorn-D has been applied to GGM's 'Lady Rasha'
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    Micanti antifouling success

    2013-07-12T17:10:00Z

    Dutch antifouling provider, Micanti, has further developed its non toxic antifouling foil, Thorn-D, for the shipping industry after generating interest at this year''s Seawork Exhibition.

  • California and Australia have followed different approaches for evaluating if a ship’s hull poses an unacceptable invasive fouler risk
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    Biofouling regulations on the table

    2013-05-31T23:30:00Z

    IMO seems reticent to legislate on biofouling and its influence on hull performance, explains Wendy Laursen.

  • PPG’s latest Sigma antifouling offers an economical solution for medium to high operational levels
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    Antifouling for varied trades

    2013-05-08T09:07:00Z

    PPG Protective and Marine Coatings has introduced an ‘entry-level’ version of its silyl acrylate polymer antifouling technology, designed for ships operating at medium to high rates of operation and medium speeds.

  • After modification, the vessel will be renamed FPSO 'Cendor'
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    Cathelco pipework anti-fouling system for FPSO

    2013-01-09T15:49:00Z

    UK based ship equipment manufacturer, Cathelco, has won an order to supply a new floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel with its seawater pipework anti-fouling systems.

  • Hempel has optimised its antifouling range
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    Hempel launches high-solids antifoulings

    2012-10-29T11:01:00Z

    Danish antifoul expert, Hempel, has launched a high-solids version of its Globic, Oceanic and Olympic antifoulings, which it says offer optimised features and a stronger ROI.

  • Latest Hempel antifoulings are designed for improved economics
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    Antifouling aims to cut overall costs

    2012-08-15T16:52:00Z

    Danish paint company Hempel has launched high-solids versions of its antifoulings, which the company says offer a good return on investment and environmental benefits at the same time as proven performance.

  • Tanker owned by Chevron, coated with Intersmooth 7465Si SPC
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    Antifoulings offer ‘best of both worlds’

    2012-01-26T17:35:00Z

    International Paint has announced the introduction of two new antifouling hull coatings, known as Intersmooth 7465Si SPC and Interswift 6900Si silyl acrylate.

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    Box cooler antifouling system designed for Australian tugs

    2012-01-03T16:30:00Z

    UK company Cathelco says that it has designed special box cooler anti-fouling systems for two tugs which are used by Rio Tinto to berth iron ore carrying vessels in the port of Dampier, Australia.

  • A clean waterline on a drill ship newbuilding at DSME, after a seven-months outfitting period following application of Sigma Nexeon 750
    News

    New high-activity antifouling

    2011-10-07T07:45:00Z

    PPG Protective & Marine Coatings (PPG) has launched a new antifouling, Sigma Nexeon 750, claimed to deliver optimum protection against hard fouling and whitening, with high performance and low environmental impact.

  • Artists impression of ‘Europa II’
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    ICCP and anti-fouling for cruise newbuild

    2011-08-15T16:38:00Z

    UK company Cathelco says it is supplying hull corrosion protection and marine pipework anti-fouling systems for cruise newbuilding Europa II, to be built for Hapag Lloyd Cruises at STX St Nazaire.

  • Paul Cain, European marketing manager for Chukogu Marine Paints, presents the new anti-foulings at Nor-Shipping
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    High-performance antifoulings launched

    2011-05-26T15:36:00Z

    Japanese company Chugoku Marine Paints (CMP) has introduced two new hull coatings at Nor-Shipping, which the company says will offer advantages to shipowners in terms of value for money.

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    First ship to employ silicon anti-fouling

    2011-03-02T14:27:00Z

    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has announced that its 38,000-class bulk carrier now under construction at the Minaminippon Shipbuilding will be the first ship to use International’s new silicon-based anti-fouling paint.

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    Fuel consumption benefits from antifouling system backed by money-back guarantee

    2011-02-28T16:41:00Z

    Jotun Marine Coatings has launched Hull Performance Solutions (HPS), described as a new concept which guarantees significant reductions in fuel consumption by combining premium antifouling with monitoring tools.