Antifouling News

Jotun has announced that its antifouling solution, SeaQuantum X200, has received official verification from DNV, confirming an average speed loss of just 1.0% over a dock-to-dock period. This represents the lowest verified speed loss in the industry, setting a new benchmark for hull performance.The verification is based on the in-service performance methodology outlined in ISO 19030, which evaluates speed loss over the last four years of a five-year dry-docking cycle, with the…

Jotun announced a commercial agreement with the Italian ship owner Ignazio Messina & C. for Jotun’s Hull Skating Solutions (HSS).The vessel Jolly Rosa will use Jotun’s HSS, including HullSkater, developed in collaboration with Kongsberg, to ensure proactive cleaning as well as inspections on the hull. The solution combines high performing coatings, proactive monitoring and high-end technical service, with the HullSkater, also offering a clean hull guarantee.The agreement that was officially signed during a ceremony at Jotun’s headquarter in Sandefjord…

Jotun, a global leader in marine coatings, announced the launch of the next generation of its Hull Performance Solutions (HPS). Included in HPS 2.0 are two new products for different trades and environments, alongside the established and newly speed-loss verified SeaQuantum X200, best-in-class technical service, hull condition management and performance guarantees to deliver a solution that is Tailored to trade.HPS 2.0 will include four elements, that, in combination will optimize vessel efficiency: tailored to trade…

Underwater fouling control hull coatings were once purely a commercial consideration for ship owners and operators. Now it is also a question of how they can help meet global goals to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. A ship slowed by fouling means higher fuel consumption, which translates directly into higher emissions intensity.PPG offers PPG SIGMAGLIDE® 2390 fouling release hull coating, based on a 100% pure silicone binder system. This biocide-free product helps to reduce emissions by up to 35% compared to traditional antifoulings…

Greensea IQ, a pioneer in proactive in-water hull cleaning technology, announced that its EverClean service has been officially approved as a certified hull grooming provider for vessels coated with GIT Coatings’ foul release systems.The approval, granted by Lloyd’s Register, confirms that EverClean meets the requirements to groom hulls protected by GIT Coatings’ sustainable and biocide-free coatings, such as XGIT-FUEL™. Grooming is defined as a proactive measure of periodical…

Alfa Laval has signed an agreement to acquire NRG Marine, a U.K.-based provider of ultrasonic anti-fouling solutions for marine, oil and gas, and industrial applications.The move aligns with Alfa Laval’s strategy to provide its customers with environmentally friendly solutions that significantly improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and extend the asset’s lifecycle. Closing of the acquisition is expected during the second quarter of 2025.By incorporating NRG Marine’s ultrasonic technology into its portfolio…

German container line operator Hapag-Lloyd has implemented Shipshave’s In Transit Cleaning of Hull (ITCH) solution for proactive fouling removal on two of its container ships, achieving significant fuel savings and emissions reduction results.In order to independently verify the benefit of proactive fouling removal, Shipshave in cooperation with Hapag-Lloyd commissioned DNV to analyse operational performance data from two Hapag-Lloyd container ships equipped with the ITCH solution.The vessels are of 8…

"Biofouling is a global problem, and to solve a global problem we need to collaborate globally. This collaboration aims to accelerate the uptake of proactive hull cleaning, as well as to understand the limits and risks with such solutions, say CEO of Bellona, Hallstein Havåg and VP Growth and Strategy at Armach Robotics, Rob Howard.The build-up of marine life on ships’ hulls – biofouling – is an age-old problem for the environment, for ship operators, and for the international shipping industry.

Propspeed launched a new kit packaged specifically for the commercial marine trade professional. Rusty Morgan, VP of Sales & Operations, Americas, discusses with Maritime Reporter TV.New Zealand-based Propspeed, a maker of underwater foul-release coatings for 21 years, recently signaled its intention to enter full-force into the commercial maritime space with the launch of its first coatings kit packaged specifically for the commercial marine trade professional. The Propspeed Commercial Kit includes all that is needed to coat two propellers 165-203cm in size…

Nippon Paint Marine said it has secured a first reference for its new self-polishing antifouling paint FASTAR following an agreement with Turkey’s Iskenderun Ship Management to apply the coating to five bulk carriers scheduled to drydock in China this year.The Panamax ships Ata-M and Toros-M will drydock at COSCO’s Guangzhou shipyard in May and June respectively, with the 31,700dwt Selin-M, 32,949dwt Nihat-M, and the 50,212dwt Bozburun-M scheduled to follow in the second half of the year.FASTAR XI…

Ballast water management system manufacturer Techcross said it has opened the door to a new business: anti-biofouling technology.Having signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a total of four customers, including three major domestic shipping companies and one Japanese shipping company at the end of last year, South Korea-based Techcross is working alongside each to research and develop technologies related to ship biofouling prevention and treatment equipment.Biofouling…