In recent years, a relatively new innovation added to the marine coatings technology toolbox has been shaking things up and gaining some serious traction in the maritime industry.
Coating manufacturer Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) is gearing up production after signing a new deal with Chinese ship owner Shandong Shipping to supply a fleet of 50,000 DWT medium range tankers with its MarineLINE protective cargo tank coating.
U.S.-based Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC), owner of the MarineLINE cargo-tank coating brand, announced its most successful year of trading, with maritime sales growing by 40% in 2021.
Ocean noise pollution is a threat to marine animals. One solution offers full hull protection and noise reduction in a foul release, environment-friendly coating.
The culmination of 10 years of intensive product development, the coating solves the shipping industry’s antifouling technology challenges by delivering real linear polishing, a minimal leached layer and protection against a broad spectrum of global fouling conditions.
Jotun has entered into a commercial agreement with U.S.-based shipowner Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. for adoption of Jotun Hull Skating Solutions to enhance vessel performance by minimizing biofouling.
