Nippon Paint & LR Study Hull Coating Performance | Mariner News
Nippon Paint Marine and Lloyd’s Register have initiated a crucial hull coating performance study to rigorously evaluate their advanced FASTAR and AQUATERRAS hull coatings. This technical collaboration aims to independently assess the long-term speed loss performance, a critical factor for operational efficiency and environmental sustainability across the global shipping industry. The partnership underscores a shared commitment to developing and proving clean marine technologies.
Assessing Advanced Marine Coatings
Lloyd’s Register Advisory will conduct an independent review, meticulously examining how Nippon Paint Marine’s innovative coatings perform across diverse vessel types. This includes container carriers, bulk carriers, tankers, very large crude carriers (VLCCs), pure car carriers (PCCs), and cruise ships. AQUATERRAS, a biocide-free fouling protection coating, utilizes unique hydrophilic and hydrophobic micro-domain structures, while FASTAR from the HydroSmoothXT range employs similar nanodomain resin technology for superior anti-fouling performance.
Driving Shipping Industry Sustainability
Gladys Goh, Nippon Paint Marine president, highlighted the company’s dedication to helping customers achieve net-zero carbon ambitions. “Trust and proof in performance and return on investment is a critical element in driving the uptake of clean technologies,” she stated. This study provides vital data to demonstrate the real-world efficiencies and environmental benefits of these specialized marine coatings, ultimately supporting the shipping industry’s journey towards a more sustainable future.
