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 announced its 50th order for the electrostatic application of marine fouling control coatings, to be carried out on the VLCC SIDR, a 336-m oil tanker operated by Bahri Ship Management at the Asyad Drydock Company shipyard in Oman, using PPG NEXEON 810 antifouling coating on the hull.
Carboline has announced that Dr. Ali Shah has joined the company as Vice President of Global Research, Development, and Innovation.Shah brings over 22 years of product innovation experience, having held leadership positions with renowned global chemical companies, including Dow, Eastman, PPG and Lubrizol.
PPG has announced a collaboration with RightShip as part of Rightship’s Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program. The initiative aims to foster the development and adoption of innovative solutions to promote a more sustainable future in the maritime industry.PPG’s PPG SIGMAGLIDE® 2390 biocide-free silicone fouling release is the only hull coating to be approved by RightShip’s rigorous product
St. Louis based coatings manufacturer Carboline announced it has named Juanjo Ardid as company president. Ardid succeeded Chris Tiernay, who led the company since late 2016, on June 24.Ardid had been employed by PPG since 1993 before joining Carboline. He was most recently based in Pittsburgh, Pa., as Vice President of Protective and Marine Coatings for the U.S. and Canada.