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.