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Hempel joins IMO public-private partnership to help prevent biofouling on ships’ hulls
Hempel joins the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety to work with industry to support shipping’s emissions reduction pathway and to mitigate against the spread of invasive species. …
Mar 15, 2023 / Curious
Fleet Cleaner demonstrates remote control of hull cleaning services
Thunderbird 3 named as latest vessel in growing fleet as remote operating control centre in Delft begins operations. As hull biofouling and its role in invasive species transfer and carbon emissions due to increased fuel use continue to attract the …
Oct 28, 2022 / Curious
Jotun signs commercial agreement with leading shipowner Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. to accelerate sustainability efforts with Hull Skating Solutions
Jotun, the leading provider of high-performance hull coatings for the global maritime industry, has entered into a commercial agreement with US-based shipowner Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. for adoption of Jotun Hull Skating Solutions to enhance vessel …
Jan 13, 2022 / Curious
HullWiper: Hull Cleaning in South Korea
South Korea, the last stop for ships sailing east towards America, is one of the largest bunker fuel locations in the world. While vessels may use this location to top up their tanks, it would also be prudent for ship owners and operators to be …
Jun 18, 2021 / Curious
Jotun signs 42 vessels HPS contract with Wallenius Wilhelmsen
Jotun has signed an agreement with Wallenius Wilhelmsen to provide its Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) anti-fouling coating system across 42 vessels in the leading shipowner’s advanced RoRo fleet.HPS combines premium SeaQuantum X200 antifouling with …
Aug 8, 2019 / Curious
Hempel launches highly efficient and versatile antifouling coating
Leading global coatings manufacturer Hempel is launching Globic 7000, a new antifouling coating with enhanced operational flexibility for all vessel types and a speed loss* of 4.5 per cent, on average (according to ISO 19030). This contributes to …
Jun 6, 2019 / Curious
Team Tankers International signs up more ships to using Selektope®-powered hull coatings
Bermudan tanker owner and operator Team Tankers International has committed four additional ships to using the protection of the anti-barnacle active agent Selektope® following distinguished fouling prevention performance during a 40-month trial of …
May 8, 2019 / Vessels
Hempel launches powerful and flexible new antifouling solution
Worldwide coatings manufacturer Hempel launches a powerful new antifouling coating - Atlantic+ - providing flexible and reliable performance. Delivering unparalleled protection, Atlantic+ is designed to protect the hull from fouling throughout …
Feb 8, 2019 / Curious