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
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
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
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
Avon, Ohio, headquartered specialty coatings manufacturer Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) has signed a deal with Norway’s Odfjell Tankers to recoat tanks in three of its chemical tankers. The work will see APC
For the fourth year in a row, attendance at Marine Log’s TTB 2024 (Tugs, Towboats & Barges) conference exceeded expectations, attracting a growing number of vessel owners and operators, C-level executives, and
Nippon Paint Marine, the world’s first manufacturer of biocide-free marine coatings, has announced the appointment of Gladys Goh as its president, effective immediately. With a history of over 140 years, the company
Marine Log’s FERRIES 2023 conference saw nearly 250 industry leaders and 50 sponsors enjoy two days of expert speakers on topics ranging from decarbonizing the ferry industry to funding those efforts and
What are some recent technological advancements in the world of marine paints and coatings and why should this matter to vessel owners and operators, who want to avoid costly maintenance bills? Ship
By Muammer Akturk, ABS Senior Surveyor Amendments to the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Antifouling Systems on Ships (AFS Convention) adopted by the IMO ban the presence of cybutryne in
Avon, Ohio, based Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) has landing a new deal to supply its MarineLINE tank coating system on two new ships being built for Proman Stena Bulk, a joint venture