Jotun unveils new antifouling range

Jotun originally launched its SeaForce range in 2004 and now has around 27,000 vessel applications worldwide. However, according to Dr Erik Risberg, global marketing director at Jotun Marine Coatings, evolving customer needs have spurred Jotun to develop a new solution.

“SeaForce is a cornerstone portfolio in our marine coating range,” said Dr Risberg, “but we felt the time was right to push its performance further, providing next level protection for our customers while consolidating its position within the marketplace.

“Shipping has changed over the past decade and a half, creating a different customer need, and we want to evolve with that demand to keep delivering optimal solutions.”

Hydractive technology slows down the water uptake of the antifouling, meaning that biocides are released in a more predictable pattern over the lifetime of the coating.

The range comprises three core products: SeaForce Shield, SeaForce Active and SeaForce Active Plus with the Active range featuring a triple biocide package, one of which is the same market leading biocide combination used in the SeaQuantum product portfolio.

“With our proprietary Hydractive technology we can deliver a ‘best in class’ solution for long-term clean hulls and protection,” said Dr Risberg. “We’re excited to see industry reaction to what we regard as a significant step forward in anti-fouling performance within this market segment.”