Op-Ed: Marine coatings systems explained
By Thomas O’Shaughnessy, owner of Industrial Paint and Protection magazine It may sound dramatic, but it’s true: corrosion is attacking your ship from the first second it goes into service, to the
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PPG introduces new marine coatings in U.S. and Canada
NOVEMBER 29, 2018 — PPG (NYSE: PPG) has announced the U.S. and Canada launch of PPG Novaguard 810 ER coating, which protects fuel tanks, ballast tanks and the internal and external superstructures
Tnemec launches new Aerolon Marine anti-condensation coating
For over a decade, industrial coatings specialist Tnemec’s Aerolon brand of coatings has been controlling unwanted condensation and protecting assets in various types of applications around the world. Building off that technology,
Nippon Paint Marine harnesses biomimetics in next-gen coatings
Nippon Paint Marine has published a new white paper detailing the role that biomimetics has played in the development of its patented HydroSmoothXT hull coating technology. Biometics is an “imitating nature” approach
Revolutionizing Marine Deck Coatings: NCP’s SiloxoGrip Polysiloxane Nonskid Coatings
Sponsored Content: Every dollar saved makes a difference in the commercial marine industry. This is especially crucial for nonskid surfaces in critical areas like decks, piers, and docks. Consider NCP’s SiloxoGrip: it
LNG carrier operator opts for advanced Nippon Paint Marine hull coating
Piraeus, Greece, based gas carrier operator Gaslog Ltd has opted to apply Nippon Paint Marine’s A-LF Sea hull coating as part of its current drydocking program. An advanced ultra-low friction coating system,
Vigor Marine Group launches under unified name
Five leading American marine and industrial service companies — Vigor, Continental Maritime of San Diego, MHI Ship Repair & Services, Seaward Marine Services, and Accurate Marine Environmental — have announced their unification
Hempel launches Hempaguard NB silicone hull coating for newbuilds
Until now, applying advanced silicone hull coatings during the newbuilding process has posed logistical challenges for shipowners. Conventional silicone solutions require controlled environments and are typically applied either pre-delivery or in post-delivery
Ergon Marine expands fleet with new crew boat
Ergon Marine & Industrial Supply Inc., Vicksburg, Miss., has taken delivery of a new crew boat, the M/V Big Valley 325. This addition expands its total number of crew boats to three and
Carnival coats a 16th vessel with Nippon Paint Marine’s Aquaterras
Carnival Corporation is playing great attention to hydrodynamic efficiency to reach its carbon reduction goals – and using advanced hull coatings, including Nippon Paint Marine’s Aquaterras, is among the multiple steps the