Antifouling challenges in new building; a growing problem in a changing world
A growing challenge
In some regions such as Korea, climate change is making the challenge greater still. Warming waters encourage fouling growth on the hulls of idle vessels, leading to the
need for the highest performance biocides to combat the problem.
Owners of new build vessels naturally expect their purchase to be delivered with an optimally fuel-efficiency hull, and shipyards want to hand over the vessel in perfect
condition, without extra restorative work. It’s in the interests of all that the hull coating delivers excellent performance under these increasingly tough conditions.
From quayside to sea
In a world where every new vessel should perform at its peak, Hempel believes advanced antifouling coatings have never mattered more.
The need to combat challenging conditions with the flexibility to deliver the best antifouling outcome during outfitting and when the vessel is in service, requires coatings with the right blend of characteristics and capabilities. To deliver this, coatings must offer biocide formulations to protect against the broadest range of hard and soft fouling organisms, as well as technologies to ensure exceptional application properties and mechanical strength.
Hempel has incorporated patented microfibre technology across its full antifouling range, combining best-in-class mechanical strength with the ability to apply with greater thickness per coat to make application faster and easier.
Such coating innovation is displayed in the Globic 9500 series. Globic 9500S features an industry-leading smart biocide package tailored to deliver long-lasting protection against fouling during even the longest outfitting periods. In partnership with Globic 9500M, which has a biocide package tailored to protect vessels in service, the Globic 9500 series works to give operators what they need – outstanding speed loss control equating to significant fuel savings, rapid ROI and lower CO2 emissions.
