Marine coatings for cruise vessels

Innovative coating solutions enhancing cruise efficiency and sustainability

As a global leader in marine coatings PPG provides solutions that enhance vessel performance, meet sustainability targets, and support operational excellence. Our coatings reduce fuel consumption, cut emissions, and extend vessel lifespan, ensuring aesthetic excellence.

With operations in over 700 ports globally, we combine superior products with expert support, reliable logistics, and unmatched service to keep cruise fleets efficient. We help cruise operators achieve regulatory compliance, reduce costs, and maintain fleet appearance.

Key features of PPG marine coatings for cruise vessels:

• Innovative hull coatings: High-performance fouling control coatings like PPG SIGMAGLIDE^® 2390 fouling release coating and PPG NEXEON^™ 810 antifouling enhance fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and extend vessel lifespan, offering sustainable solutions without compromising on aesthetics.
• Sustainability focus: PPG Sigmaglide 2390 biocide-free, silicone-based fouling release coating is designed to meet global environmental standards and help reduce our customers' carbon footprint, ensuring long-term sustainability for fleets.
• Electrostatic application: Our premium hull coatings are designed for electrostatic application. This cleaner, more efficient spraying technique (compared to traditional airless spraying) significantly minimizes overspray, reducing waste and the need for masking the hull and accommodation areas making it the ideal choice for the cruise vessels.
• Global reach: Our onboard maintenance coatings are available when and where you need it. With operations in over 700 ports across more than 75 countries, we offer reliable availability, timely delivery, and expert support wherever our customers need it.
• Onboard maintenance at sea: Our seastock coatings are designed to preserve luxury aesthetics, enhance crew and passenger safety, all while simplifying onboard coating management for crews.

Advanced coatings for the cruise industry

PPG SIGMAGLIDE^® 2390 premium biocide-free, silicone-based, fouling release coating

• Power and emission reduction: Reduces power consumption by up to 20%^* and lowers CO₂ emissions by 35%^*, directly supporting cruise operators in meeting IMO GHG targets.
• Operational reliability: Ultra-smooth, low-friction coating minimizes drag, ensuring optimal efficiency and improved fuel performance.
• Environmental compliance: Biocide-free, silicone-based, low-VOC formulation that meets global sustainability standards while supporting passenger expectations for sustainable travel.
• Dry Dock efficiency: Suitable for electrostatic application, reducing overspray and waste providing a cleaner operation and improved working environment for the applicators, compared to airless spraying.

Learn more about how PPG Sigmaglide 2390 coating can help customers reach their decarbonization targets.

PPG NEXEON^™ 810 next-generation ultra-low-friction, copper-free antifouling

• Power and emission savings: Reduces GHG emissions by up to 25%^*, supporting compliance with evolving EEXI, EEDI, and CII regulations.
• Idle-time performance: Maintains effectiveness for up to 60 days.
• Premium appearance: Ensures long-term colour retention and a clean, well-maintained hull.
• Environmental compliance: Copper-free formulation, reduced biocide content of photodegradable organic biocides.
• Dry Dock efficiency: Suitable for electrostatic application, reducing overspray and waste providing a cleaner operation and improved working environment for the applicators, compared to airless spraying.

^*Actual performance will depend on ship model and operating conditions.

See how PPG Nexeon 810 solution reduces emissions and enhances fleet performance

Electrostatic coating application – A more sustainable application technique

Electrostatic application is a sustainable spraying method that increases coating efficiency and reduces overspray, waste, and VOC emissions. This process ensures an ultra-smooth, durable film layer, while minimizing overspray and therefore contamination of the accommodation areas, providing a cleaner operation in the shipyards, compared to airless spraying. By adopting electrostatic application, cruise owners can achieve operational efficiencies while reinforcing environmental responsibility.

• Reduces overspray, waste and VOC emissions.
• Provides a cleaner operation compared to airless spraying. Improves working environment for the applicators and reduces masking and cleanup time.
• Solves the issue of contamination of accommodation areas during spraying.

Learn more about the electrostatic application of our hull coatings

Onboard maintenance at sea with PPG seastock coatings

PPG's seastock solutions offer comprehensive and dependable support for onboard coatings management of cruise vessels. Leveraging our extensive global expertise and innovative approach, we provide a versatile product range and advanced digital tools that optimize your cruise operations. Our seastock offering helps simplify onboard coatings management all while driving productivity.

PPG seastock features at a glance:

• Streamlined portfolio: Our optimized portfolio is comprised of 8 core products that simplify inventory management and covers 90% of vessel needs.
• Global support: Reliable service and supply from over 80 countries and 700 ports worldwide, ensuring prompt delivery and ongoing support.
• Sustainability & safety: Committed to providing sustainably advantaged products that are also safer for the crew.
• Digital tools: PPG SIGMACARE^® PLUS system simplifies onboard coatings management for individual vessels and large fleets.
• Long-term protection: Coatings designed for durability and performance, extending vessel life and enhancing operational efficiency.

Download our seastock brochure and learn more on how we can optimize cruise operations.

Hit play to see the electrostatic application of PPG SIGMAGLIDE^® 2390 fouling release coating on the cruise ship Azamara Quest.