Antifouling foul? More tin sneaks in
APRIL 19, 2017 — Remember TBT? Perhaps the most effective antifouling toxin ever, organotin tributyltin (TBT) was banned by an IMO convention that came into effect in 2008. Or was it? There
APRIL 19, 2017 — Remember TBT? Perhaps the most effective antifouling toxin ever, organotin tributyltin (TBT) was banned by an IMO convention that came into effect in 2008. Or was it? There
AUGUST 15, 2016 —The first branded marine coatings to feature the breakthrough antifouling ingredient Selektope have been launched by coatings major Chugoku Marine Paints, Ltd. (CMP). Developed by I-Tech AB, a Swedish
APRIL 7, 2016 — Coatings specialist Jotun reports that it has analyzed the first ever five year drydocking of a vessel treated with its Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) system. The data indicated
FEBRUARY 24, 2016 — AkzoNobel reports that the first carbon credits, worth a total of more than $500,000, have been issued to the owners of 16 ships that have converted from a
FEBRUARY 9, 2016 —I-Tech, a Swedish bio-tech company founded by a group of researchers from Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg, reports an “extraordinary” upsurge in demand for its
Hempel gained the patent for the micro-fiber antifouling technology in 1994, in its Nautic Tin-free 8190C product. Today, the technology is incorporated in all Hempel’s fouling prevention products. It involves introducing an internal skeleton of fibers into the paint to enhance its mechanical strength – in the same way that steel rods can be inserted into concrete to reinforce a structure.
The company is the only coatings manufacturer to use micro-fibers in its paints.
“Our micro-fiber coatings give the advantage of a stronger product that does not crack or peel,” says Group Product Manager Andreas Glud, explaining the value of this technology. “Antifouling products deliver outstanding protection but due to their chemical make-up, their mechanical strength is often weak. That is, the higher grade of antifouling products, the higher risk of cracking. To combat this, we developed our silicate-based micro-fiber technology, which helps reduce dry dock costs.”
The technology is now also being used in other Hempel products such as epoxy cargo tank paints and other anticorrosive coatings.
“Through leading edge R&D activities, we strive to deliver products with outstanding properties,” says Group Marine Marketing Director, Christian Ottosen. “In this case, we were aware that all antifoulings suffer from strength issues and so we invested in the technology to enhance our paints. We are pleased to announce that we have now sold 100 million liters of micro-fibre based coatings. This clearly demonstrates that we are able to meet the demands of the market and help stakeholders in the marine industry overcome their challenges.”
SEPTEMBER 4, 2015 — Coatings manufacturer Jotun and COSCO Dalian Ocean Shipping Company recently celebrated the 10,000th application of Jotun’s premium antifouling SeaQuantum. The ship marking the milestone, COSCO Dalian’s 297,336-dwt tanker,
APRIL 24, 2015 — Spanish ferry operator Baleària has enrolled its passenger ferry Martin i Soler into an AkzoNobel scheme that financially rewards shipowners by enabling them to generate income in the
FEBRUARY 19, 2015 — Jotun Marine Coatings reports that Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has opted for Jotun’s Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) on 12 vessels – including the world’s largest containership the 19,224
OCTOBER 23, 2014 — Just over a year after its introduction, Hempaguard, a ground-breaking hull coating concept from Danish coatings manufacturer Hempel, has already been applied to more than 170 full ships