Hempel has successfully completed the first applications of its next-generation silicone hull coating, Hempaguard NB, with 'Tangier Mærsk', first in a new series of six 9,000 TEU vessels ordered by Maersk. This marks an important step in extending the Hempaguard...
Nippon Paint Marine is advising shipowners and shipyards converting existing oil and gas carriers into storage and production units to ensure their fuel, water and cargo tanks are sufficiently protected from corrosion. According to data from the coatings specialist,...
The world’s largest containership, measured by TEU-carrying capacity, has floated out with Nippon Paint Marine antifouling and anti-corrosion systems protecting the vessel’s 400m long hull. When delivered, the 24,000TEU class Ever Alot will be the first of four new...
Marine robotics technology company Greensea Systems has launched spin-off company, Armach Robotics, a business capitalising on Greensea’s digital expertise to offer a subscription-model robotic hull cleaning system using autonomy, intelligence and data fusion. Ben...
High freight rates and ongoing workforce limitations due to travel restrictions and Covid-19 measures are expected to result in Southeast Asia’s ship repair capacity falling by more than 25% compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to Nippon Paint Marine. In 2019, a...
Cosco Shipping has indicated it will coat its entire fleet of VLCCs with Nippon Paint Marine’s new Fastar antifouling system once initial applications have been evaluated. The hulls of the passenger ferry Cosco Star and the 56,000dwt bulk carrier Xin...
HullWiper and Agemar have signed a lease agreement to meet a growing demand for safe, eco-friendly hull cleaning solutions for vessels calling in Guinea. Agemar Agency & Logistics is part of global maritime consultancy and maritime logistics solutions provider,...
In-water hull cleaning specialist HullWiper has formed a partnership with underwater and related services company World Subsea Services to bring hull cleaning solutions which are described as "sustainable and affordable" to vessels calling at the Port of Colombo in...
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