Jotun completes IMO PSPC COT tests

The company says that the new rules focus on maintaining long-term integrity of tanks, and the new standard requires that all coatings used in the tanks must provide long-term protection against the corrosive effects of crude oil.

The tests were undertaken at an IMO-approved test institute, COT in the Netherlands, on several tank coating systems. The first of two tests simulates the composition of the vapour phase in crude oil tanks both in ballast and in fully loaded condition. The second test simulates immersion in a crude oil tank with a model liquid developed to replicate some of the most corrosive crude oils.

According to Jorunn Holdhus Skovly, Jotun’s product manager for tank coatings, Jotun coating systems performed well: “Jotun welcomes the IMO regulations as they ensure a given standard for the whole coating process, from steel preparation to control measures. Type approval for coating systems ensures that our customers can trust they are selecting appropriate and high-performance coating systems, fit for purpose.”