Pacific Basin trusts in graphene-based propeller coatings
Pacific Basin is applying a graphene-based propeller coating, XGIT-PROP, across its entire fleet to improve efficiency.
Read morePacific Basin is applying a graphene-based propeller coating, XGIT-PROP, across its entire fleet to improve efficiency.
Read moreJotun Hellas proudly introduces its groundbreaking Aerial Drone Inspection Service. This cutting-edge service involves certified and experienced Jotun Coating Advisors utilizing state-of-the-art aerial drones to conduct comprehensive outdoor and indoor inspections of vessels.
Read moreA team of environmental geochemists at the University of Oldenberg examined the plastic particles in the North Sea, and found that marine paint may be an underestimated source of plastic microparticles.
Read moreABS, South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries and the Marshall Islands Registry have completed a joint development project to create an environmentally friendly, solvent-free coating for water ballast tanks that only requires one coat.
Read moreA pigment package designed by the US Naval Research Laboratory to limit discoloration of the exterior coating on surface vessels, has began making its way into the fleet and is producing early, positive results. NRL researchers created the solution to meet the fleet needs for the Navy standard 'haze gray' paint that will remain color stable for longer than current coatings.
Read moreIn line with an overall tendency to automation, German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd is currently testing robots onboard nine ships, to improve ship painting and shorten the docking time. The shipyard staff works by hand on the bulbous bow, below the bilge keels, at the propeller apertures, and on the flat bottom.
Read moreGreek marine coatings company Jotun announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the world’s largest shipbuilder, South Korean Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), for a new type of marine paint that reduces solvent emissions by up to 90%.
Read moreIMO issued a report to assess current knowledge and data regarding marine coatings as microplastics sources, identifying very little practical research or knowledge on the topic. The IMO review came after a report by IUCN which showed that hull scrapings, marine coatings and anti-fouling systems are potential sources of microplastics in the oceans.
Read moreIn a recent publication, Andrew Hodkinson and Joel Thornton from Charles Taylors Adjusting, outline how an Engineering Loss Adjuster can team up with appointed lawyers to quickly identify the key issues in a P&I claim and determine how best to establish probable root cause, liability and quantum aspects. In their first case-study, they explore P&I issues surrounding blistering coatings.
Read moreIn an exclusive interview, Mr. George Vranakis, Marine Manager at Jotun Hellas, discusses about the key challenges concerning antifouling, providing also tips to operators for choosing the right coating for the protection of their vessels’ hulls. Mr. Vranakis highlights that the right selection starts with the identification of the operational needs, while considering the technical issues after discussion with experts are also important. In this regard, Mr. Vranakis shares his insight on the suitable approach toward an antifouling coating that best fits the operational profile of vessels.
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