For the first time in more than 15 years, the USS Turner Joy was out of water. This Vietnam-era destroyer ship was commissioned in 1959, retired in 1982, and has spent its entire existence riding tides on the Pacific Ocean.
PPG, a global leader in protective and marine coatings, and the global quality assurance and risk management company DNV GL, have signed a collaboration agreement focused on operational data analysis using DNV GL's next-generation hull analysis methodologies.
AkzoNobel has secured a two-year deal to continue supplying its Intersleek 1100SR foul-release coating to Qatari shipping and maritime giant Nakilat (Qatar Gas Transport Co. Ltd).
The development of two-part epoxy resin coatings that harness antifouling properties is gaining importance as biofouling challenges increase across the global maritime fleet.
The world&'s first diamond-coated multihull yacht is due to make its debut later this year thanks to an innovative partnership between AkzoNobel and Jean Boulle Luxury.
