Anti-fouling

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.