Marine Coatings Case Studies

PPG completed a thorough analysis of this customer's requirements before selecting the the PPG 'Hybrid' system to solve fouling issues for these specialist heavy lift vessels. The dry docking had a very short lead time of under 14 days.

These B-Class vessels operate between multiple countries to a tight schedule with very limited maintenance time. They also face severe ice conditions in winter, so the hulls need excellent, long-lasting protection to ensure reliable, economical performance levels.

PPG completed a thorough analysis of this customer's requirements before selecting the the PPG 'Hybrid' system to solve fouling issues for these specialist heavy lift vessels. The dry docking had a very short lead time of under 14 days.

Providing the ultimate protection for vessels operating in extreme ice-going conditions. This coating is based on a very hard filler composition, providing excellent anti-abrasion properties, and on a highly cross-linked phenolic epoxy technology, further extending the service life of the coating.

Providing a highly resilient protective system for high-impact- and abrasive cargo operations. After 2 years of extensive testing, PPG SIGMASHIELD was proven as the product that would provide the most durable coating solution for Boskalis cargo holds.

PPG provided the ideal solution for these ice-going vessels offering easy application, maximum abrasion resistance, and damage propagation control. This proven, durable coating has a well established, global track record in protecting ice-going vessels operating in such potentially destructive situations.

Raffles Technical Services needed an efficient, long lasting antifouling solution for a Kamsarmax build carrier that operates worldwide in aggressive fouling areas with extended idle days. The solution was PPG SIGMA SAILADVANCE RX which provided an advanced low-friction, self-lubricating antifouling solution to meet the customer's needs.

Majestic Fast Ferry was looking for a coating solution that would provide proven energy savings and speed improvements and, importantly, last longer than the previous competitor’s silicone antifouling.

Cosiarma was looking for a solution for four of its refrigated cargo ships. Each of the reefers had suffered extensive damage to the bow area an boottop, along with discoloration of the company's distinctive red color. In addition they wanted a clean hull for a full docking period.

Scandlines decided to upgrade the hull coating on the 142-meter RoPax M/V Deutschland to the 100% pure silicone fouling release coating PPG SIGMAGLIDE 1290. The customer needs included a biocide-free coating to support the company’s environmental objectives and to increase the vessel’s energy efficiency by reducing power.

PPG recommended the PPG SIGMASHIELD 1200 coating for optimal hull protection and the PPG SIGMAGUARD 720 pure epoxy tank coating for good resistance against a wide range of chemicals.

ForestWave Navigation was looking for a biocide-free hull coating that can help save power consumption, reduce CO2 emissions and is also suitable for an application method providing sustainability benefits. PPG SIGMAGLIDE^® 2390 silicone-based, biocide-free fouling release applied by electrostatic application to the hull.

The key challenges for this project were achieving greater abrasion resistance and protection and reducing project time. We offered a reliable system, with ultra-high-build film thickness and excellent abrasion resistance, fulfilling the customer's immediate and long-term objectives for the project.