hull coatings

EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

As regulatory pressure intensifies and fuel costs remain volatile, shipowners are rediscovering one of the most reliable and controllable tools available for reducing energy consumption. Advances in hull coatings, driven by chemistry, durability and compatibility with modern maintenance practices, are…

Importer · 5th February 2026

Why Hull Coatings Have Become One of Shipping’s Most Immediate Efficiency Gains

Importer · 5th February 2026

EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Hempel has successfully completed the world’s first applications of its next-generation silicone hull coating, Hempaguard NB, marking a major milestone in extending proven silicone performance to vessels directly from the newbuilding yard.

Importer · 4th February 2026

Silicone coating milestone reached

Importer · 4th February 2026

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

We spoke to Jonathan Strachan (pictured), chief technical officer at UK-based naval engineering and design consultancy Houlder about its in-house R&D division, HOME.

27th January 2026

Houlder’s HOME aims to add certainty to energy saving decisions

27th January 2026

EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Jotun has inked a deal with BW LPG, the world’s largest owner and operator of LPG vessels, to optimise hull performance across 38 ships from 2025 to 2028.

9th June 2025

Jotun and BW LPG ink hull cleaning deal

9th June 2025

EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Nippon Paint Marine’s AQUATERRAS hull coating has been independently verified as environmentally safe, reports the company.

9th April 2025

AQUATERRAS coating proven environmentally safe

9th April 2025

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

International, AkzoNobel’s marine coatings brand, has published a new whitepaper on the benefits of data collaboration between fouling control coating experts and vessel operators.

27th March 2025

AkzoNobel research highlights data sharing

27th March 2025

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

US-listed PPG has announced its 50th project involving the electrostatic application of its marine fouling control coatings.

26th November 2024

PPG marks milestone with 50th electrostatic marine coating order

26th November 2024

EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Hempel has unveiled a new two-layer coating system to give long-lasting hull protection and improve efficiency.

29th August 2024

Hempaguard Ultima enhances hull protection

29th August 2024

EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

 ECOsubsea, a Norwegian cleantech company providing environmentally in-water cleaning of ships has secured a NOK 35 million ($3.2 million) growth loan from Innovation Norway. This followed a total of $12 million in…

15th July 2024

ECOsubsea secures further funding to strengthen in Singapore

15th July 2024

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

DNV has validated Hempel’s silicone-based hull coating solution.

19th June 2024

DNV approves Hempel hull coating

19th June 2024