B-Free Explore, the first product launched from the line, features silicone polymer technology that prevents microorganisms, such as barnacles, slime, and algae, from forming strong bonds with the hull of the boat, producing a smooth and slick hull.
Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) has entered a deal with Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) to recoat 15 cargo tanks on its 25,583 DWT chemical tanker, the Reinhold Schulte. The agreement follows similar deals struck earlier this year to recoat the 25,581 DWT Rudolf Schulte and 25,620 DWT Rebecca Schulte.
For the first time, coatings manufacturer Hempel will participate in the UN climate summit COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Hempel joins the summit to support and push for an accelerated decarbonization, especially in the maritime and renewable energy industries.
AkzoNobel’s marine coatings business has been at the forefront of innovation to support the industry’s decarbonization objectives, and has developed a number of solutions more recently that are helping to boost performance and sustainability that are dedicated to driving the industry toward a more sustainable future.
PPG recently announced that Enterprises Shipping & Trading SA (EST) has selected PPG SIGMAGLIDE® 1290 biocide-free silicone fouling release coating to improve the energy efficiency and reduce the carbon emissions of its fleet.
The world’s largest offshore wind farm is about to become operational off the UK coast, with all 165 of its giant 8MW turbines being protected by coatings supplied by AkzoNobel.
