Hull Coatings News

Hempel announced expanding its market-leading Hempaguard range with the launch of Hempaguard NB, a high-performance silicone hull coating, designed specifically for newbuild vessels. For the first time, shipowners and shipyards can access Hempaguard’s trusted fuel savings and fouling protection during the construction phase, marking a step forward in hull coating innovation.Until now, applying advanced silicone coatings during the newbuilding process has posed logistical challenges for shipowners.

Jotun, a global leader in marine coatings, announced the launch of the next generation of its Hull Performance Solutions (HPS). Included in HPS 2.0 are two new products for different trades and environments, alongside the established and newly speed-loss verified SeaQuantum X200, best-in-class technical service, hull condition management and performance guarantees to deliver a solution that is Tailored to trade.HPS 2.0 will include four elements, that, in combination will optimize vessel efficiency: tailored to trade…

DNV Maritime Advisory has confirmed that 11.1 million tons of CO2 emissions were avoided by Jotun coated vessels in 2024.The avoided emissions were verified through a technical evaluation using the DNV MASTERv2 emission prediction model combined with AIS data, and Jotun provided data on average speed loss over a five-year drydocking cycle.“We are happy to showcase the verified effect our efforts within hull performance have for our customers in terms of avoided emissions. This mean that we contribute to the environment with great significance…

Underwater fouling control hull coatings were once purely a commercial consideration for ship owners and operators. Now it is also a question of how they can help meet global goals to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. A ship slowed by fouling means higher fuel consumption, which translates directly into higher emissions intensity.PPG offers PPG SIGMAGLIDE® 2390 fouling release hull coating, based on a 100% pure silicone binder system. This biocide-free product helps to reduce emissions by up to 35% compared to traditional antifoulings…

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), MOL Drybulk, Furukawa Electric, and Tsuneishi Shipbuilding, have tested the InfraLaser system on the outer hull of an actual vessel, successfully stripping down rust and coatings with industrial laser technology.Furukawa Electric, with the cooperation of MOL and MOL Drybulk, has been developing a rust and coating removal system for onboard maintenance since 2021, utilizing the surface treatment solution InfraLaser based on technology cultivated in industrial lasers.Since 2022…

Sallaum Lines has boosted the efforts towards optimizing hull performance and the environmental impact for its fleet with the investment in Jotun’s hull performance solution, HPS, including HullKeeper, for its four Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) newbuildings in Nanjing Jinling Shipyard.HPS, in combination with HullKeeper, integrates high performance antifouling coatings with expert technical support during newbuilding and performance analytics based on ISO 19030-2 and intelligent…

This week [September 30 to October 2] about 40 companies, stakeholders and NGOs gather in Pontignano, Italy, to discuss and share insights about the developments taking place within hull cleaning and in-port inspections for the shipping industry.PortPic, the sister conference to HullPic which takes place in the spring, is a Jotun and VB Conferences initiative and aims to bring the industry together to discuss challenges and opportunities to ensure a cleaner industry."This is the fifth time that PortPic has been held, and we see the conference as an important meeting place for the industry.