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AkzoNobel's Intersleek hull coating. Underside view of a ship in a dry dock after application of new hull coating.

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

LNG

Lloyd’s Register (LR), Carnival UK, and Carnival Cruise Line have successfully completed Europe’s first major LNG dry-docks for large passenger vessels, setting a new standard in LNG management and giving important insights for the cruise industry to adopt lower-carbon propulsion.

Importer 29th January 2026