Marine industry

20SET

MRV Data Reveal 20% Lower Carbon Intensity with Jotun HPS

A new Jotun study based on MRV data reports that vessels using Jotun HPS register a 20% lower carbon intensity in operations.

07SET

PPG Launches Sigma Sailadvance NX Antifouling Coating

PPG announced the expansion of its Sigma Sailadvance coating range with PPG SIGMA SAILADVANCE NX coating, a significant breakthrough in antifouling technology.

10MAG

Hempel Provides Coating Solution for Orbital O2 Tidal Energy Turbine

To protect the world’s most powerful tidal energy turbine, the Orbital O2, Hempel provided high-performance anti-corrosion coatings, as well as its Hempaguard X7.

20APR

Cortec Launches the World’s First Compostable Corrosion Inhibiting Stretch Film

Adding to its commercially compostable film technologies, Cortec has recently launched EcoStretch, a corrosion-inhibiting stretch film powered by Nano VpCI.

29MAR

Cortec Launches EcoAir 422 Rust Remover

Cortec has developed EcoAir VpCI 422, a biodegradable and non-toxic product that provides multi-metal corrosion protection.

28GEN

Evonik Launches VP 4200, A New Structure Modified Silica Type for Anti-Fouling Coatings

Evonik has launched VP 4200, a new structure modified silica type for anti-fouling coatings to reduce biocide content. The new product allows for a more controlled release of biocide, which is needed in lower quantity for the same performance, and ensures a low thickening effect and easy incorporation.

18DIC

Jotun, HHI and HMM Collaborate to Challenge Biofouling and Ensure Green Proactive Hull Cleaning

Hyundai Heavy Industries has signed an agreement with Hyundai Merchant Marine and Jotun to ensure cleaner, more efficient and greener vessel hull performance and optimal environmental protection.

27OTT

Jotun Launches SeaQuantum III, A New Range of Antifouling Coatings

Jotun has announced the launch of the SeaQuantum III series, a new range of antifouling coatings that feature microZone technology for tailor-made fouling protection.

08SET

Jotun to Provide MSC with Its Hull Skating Solutions

Jotun has signed a commercial contract with global container shipping and logistics company MSC, Mediterranean Shipping Company. Jotun will provide MSC with its Hull Skating Solutions (HSS).

02GIU

Jotun Tested its Game-changing Hull Skating Solutions on Wallenius Wilhelmsen Vessels

It is not always easy to find owners willing to pilot-test an onboard remotely-operated proactive hull cleaning unit, but this was not the case with Wallenius Wilhelmsen. Jotun found a partner in the Norwegian/Swedish shipping company who shared their vision for a more environmentally friendly maritime sector.

05MAG

BIO-UV Group Is Testing a UV Surface Disinfection System based on its BWTS UV Technology

A prototype based on BIO-UV Group's UV technology, which is usually used to eliminate invasive species found in ships' ballast water tanks, is being tested to be used as a surface disinfection system against Covid-19.

26FEB

Talga's New Graphene Coating Starts Large Scale Trial in the Maritime Industry

Advanced battery anode materials and graphene additives provider Talga Resources Ltd announced the commencement of a new large-scale commercial trial of its Talcoat graphene additive for maritime coatings. At the core of the Talcoat product is Talga's new patent pending graphene functionalisation technology in the form of an on-site dispersible powder that can successfully add graphene's exceptional strength into paint and coatings.