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.