Creating a more sustainable yacht industry and helping to protect the world's oceans are the main goals driving a new partnership between AkzoNobel's Yacht Coatings business and the Water Revolution Foundation.
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an interim decision for irgarol, which finalizes the cancelation of its use as an active ingredient in antifoulant paint.
Research commissioned by Swedish biotechnology company I-Tech AB has confirmed that barnacle fouling is very prevalent in ship niche areas and that the industry needs to take steps to mitigate the impact of hard fouling in these areas.
A pioneering scientific expedition that will send a manned oceanographic platform drifting around Antarctica has brought AkzoNobel on board as exclusive paints and coatings partner.
Shipbuilding company Hyundai Heavy Industries, which controls about 10% of the global new-build market, has reached an agreement with containers carrier HMM Co. Ltd. and marine coatings supplier Jotun to use Jotun's Hull Skating Solutions on a series of new builds.
Jotun is launching its Jotacote Universal S120 primer to the global market after three years of success in the North East Asian and West European market.
Jotun is cementing its position as a preferred coatings partner within the superyacht industry with the launch of JotunCare, an after-sales and lifecycle service solution.
Developments in chemically resistant, 2K polymer-modified epoxy coatings have met several market needs, including carry of sulfuric acid, coating inspection facilitation, anti-static coatings, improved abrasion resistance and field-repairable coatings.
