Coatings manufacturer Hempel announced that it is launching two new antifouling coatings with the aim to offer potential 2.5 per cent reduction in speed loss resulting in significant fuel savings and lower CO2 emissions improving the operational efficiency of a vessel and minimizing the operator’s environmental footprint.
The company expects this next generation coating series to builds on its existing ‘Globic’ technology to deliver superior antifouling performance for new buildings and dry-dockings.
Henrik Dyrholm, Global Product Manager, Hempel A/S said that the new products are designed to protect against slime as well as soft and hard fouling in all conditions and also to protect against hard-fouling even during extended outfitting periods.
”Our Globic range has been very well received in the market and since its launch in 2005, over 25 million litres have been delivered worldwide with more than 5,000 vessel applications achieved. Our new coating series is the next step in high performance antifouling protection”. stated Mr. Dyrholm.
Additionally, the microfibres incorporated in the paint, enable the ‘Globic 9500 series’ products to avoid cracking and peeling, Hempel explains.
The company supports that is Globic technology allows it to start working as soon as the hull meets the water for full and immediate antifouling protection, thus working efficiently even in slow steaming and long idle periods.
”The new coatings incorporate specially designed water-activated Nano acrylate technology that uses nano capsules to control polishing. Unlike other premium antifouling technologies, Nano acrylate technology provides immediate antifouling protection without the need for water friction.Special microfibres reinforce the binder, providing a skeleton effect that gives the coating enhanced mechanical strength and makes it more resistant to cracking.” Hempel explained.
