Antifouling & Fouling Release Case Studies

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• Case study | SIGMAGLIDE 1290, SIGMA NEXEON 710

  OHT vessel, Songa Shipmanagement

  PPG completed a thorough analysis of this customer's requirements before selecting the the PPG 'Hybrid' system to solve fouling issues for these specialist heavy lift vessels. The dry docking had a very short lead time of under 14 days.

• Case study | SIGMAGLIDE 1290

  LNG vessels, GASLOG LNG Services

  This project presented the challenge of overcoating a competitor's fouling release coating. Our system is the latest-generation fouling release coating based on a 100% pure silicon binder system and was chosen because it has also been already tested successfully on top of competitors' products.

• Case study | SIGMA SAILADVANCE RX

  Bulk carrier, Raffles Technical Services

  Raffles Technical Services needed an efficient, long lasting antifouling solution for a Kamsarmax build carrier that operates worldwide in aggressive fouling areas with extended idle days. The solution was PPG SIGMA SAILADVANCE RX which provided an advanced low-friction, self-lubricating antifouling solution to meet the customer's needs.

• Case study | SIGMAGLIDE 1290

  Fast ferry, Majestic Fast Ferry

  Majestic Fast Ferry was looking for a coating solution that would provide proven energy savings and speed improvements and, importantly, last longer than the previous competitor’s silicone antifouling.

• Case study | SIGMAGLIDE 1290, SIGMADUR 1800

  Reefers, Cosiarma S.p.A.

  Cosiarma was looking for a solution for four of its refrigated cargo ships. Each of the reefers had suffered extensive damage to the bow area an boottop, along with discoloration of the company's distinctive red color. In addition they wanted a clean hull for a full docking period.

• Case study | SIGMAGLIDE 1290

  RoPax Ferry, Scandlines

  Scandlines decided to upgrade the hull coating on the 142-meter RoPax M/V Deutschland to the 100% pure silicone fouling release coating PPG SIGMAGLIDE 1290. The customer needs included a biocide-free coating to support the company’s environmental objectives and to increase the vessel’s energy efficiency by reducing power.