Marine Coatings Case Studies

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• Case study | SIGMA SAILADVANCE DX

  Bulk carriers, Diane Shipping

  PPG provided a complete range of highly durable protective coatings to Diana Shipping for two of their new-build dry bulk carriers.  The multipurpose anticorrosive epoxy primer gives highly durable long-term protection.

• Case study | SIGMASHIELD 880 XS

  Webb Dock, Port of Melbourne, Australia

  The key challenges for this project were achieving greater abrasion resistance and protection and reducing project time. We offered a reliable system, with ultra-high-build film thickness and excellent abrasion resistance, fulfilling the customer's immediate and long-term objectives for the project.

• Case study | SIGMAGLIDE SIGMA NEXEON

  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

  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 | SIGMACOVER 380

  Dry bulk carrier, Carisbrooke Shipping

  This PPG coating system demonstrated outstanding protection result for water ballast tanks at long-term inspection. PPG has a long- standing relationship with Carisbrooke Shipping having delivered coatings to the company's new-building vessels constructed in a number of countries.

• Case study | SIGMADUR ONE

  Multipurpose vessel, Wagenborg Shipping

  Wagenborg Shipping was looking for a coating system for their L-series vessels. The main requirement was that the system should be easier to apply for onboard staff. PPG proposed the PPG SIGMADUR ONE single-pack finish coat to reduce the coating process complexity and make it easy for the crew to apply the coating and simplify stock control. Since the application of the PPG SIGMADUR ONE system, Wagenborg has seen much improved results in maintaining their vessels.

• Case study | SIGMAPRIME 700

  Bulk carrier, Chandris Hellas

  This high-performance silyl acrylate antifouling system was chosen to keep the ship's hull free from fouling, with the product's silyl-acrylate polymer technology contributing positively to the hydrodynamics of the hull by reducing frictional drag and the amount of fuel consumed.

• Case study | SIGMASHIELD 1200

  Ice-going vessles, Wagenborg Shipping

  These B-Class vessels operate between multiple countries to a tight schedule with very limited maintenance time. They also face severe ice conditions in winter, so the hulls need excellent, long-lasting protection to ensure reliable, economical performance levels.

• Case study | SIGMADUR ONE

  Freight passenger carrier, Stena Line

  This one finish coat reduced the coating process complexity and made it easy for the crew to apply and simplify stock control. This is an ideal, user-friendly, heavy-duty finish coating to support crew members during onboard maintenance.

• Case study | PHENGUARD

  Maximum resistance to agressive cargoes, d'Amico tankers

  Over the past 30 years, this system has consistently given ship owners the ability to carry an exceptionally wide range of cargoes, including highly aggressive loads such as methanol, EDC and fatty acids. It is also resistant to hot water.

• Case study | SIGMA ECOFLEET 690

  Supply vessels, Esvagt

  PPG's self-polishing, high-activity antifouling system solved fouling problems for this low-activity fleet. Benefits of this coating system include easy application and re-coating, fouling control for service periods up to 60 months helping to reduce maintenance costs and increase productivity.

• Case study | SIGMA ECOFLEET 690

  Pipe-layer vessels, Allseas

  Pipe-laying vessels operate at low sailing speeds or are immobile for lengthy periods and therefore subjected to some of the most aggressive fouling conditions. PPG provided an antifouling system that is resilient and reliable, providing the necessary protection for these difficult operational environments.

• Case study | SIGMA NEXEON 750

  Drill ships, Odebrecht

  A copper-free, high-activity antifouling system with excellent aesthetics met the challenges of this project, providing optimal coating for the protection of these vessel's underwater hull from fouling and discoloration while also offering exceptional performance.

• Case study | SIGMA SAILADVANCE DX

  Oil tankers, Chandris Hellas

  This high-performance silyl acrylate antifouling system was chosen to keep the ship's hull free from fouling, with the product's silyl-acrylate polymer technology contributing positively to the hydrodynamics of the hull by reducing frictional drag and the amount of fuel consumed.

• Case study | SIGMA SAILADVANCE DX

  Tankers, CSF Unicom

  SCF Unicom chose this coating system in order to benefit from the excellent linear polishing and self-smoothing properties provided by the advanced silyl acrylate binder. The product is a premium self-polishing, self-smoothing silyl acrylate antifouling.

• Case study | SIGMACARE PLUS

  Onboard maintenance system, Stena Line

  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 990

  ECOtug, Svitzer

  PPG delivers low-environmental impact, biocide-free silicone fouling release. PPG is the only company with long and extensive experience in both premium silyl acrylate antifoulings and silicone-based fouling release coatings thus enabling us to offer a bespoke solution for this customer.

• Case study | SIGMAGLIDE 990

  Car carrier, Neptune Lines

  PPG engineered the most advanced pure silicone fouling release system, formulated to help owners and operators save fuel costs. Customers can also improve their environmental footprint by reducing green house gas emissions and while moving towards achieving a biocide-free operation.

• Case study | SIGMAGLIDE 990

  Cruise vessel, Princess Cruises

  This biocide-free, silicone fouling release system is specially formulated to provide optimal hull smoothness. A key advantage over other technologies for ships in service is that the silicone fouling release system provides a smooth surface from the outset – so fuel savings are realized immediately.

• Case study | SIGMAGLIDE 990

  Ro-PAX vessel, TTT Lines

  At PPG, we foresaw the issue of rising fuel costs and developed the most advanced pure silicone fouling release system on the market, helping owners and operators save fuel costs, while at the same time improving their environmental footprint by reducing GHG emissions.

• Case study | SIGMAPRIME

  Container ship, CP Offen

  Demonstrating excellent protection results after 10 years of service, this coating solution played a crucial factor in extending the service life of these ballast tanks. The applied system had to cope with a wide range of aggressive conditions including wet/dry seawater cycling.

• Case study | SIGMASHIELD 1200

  Ice-going Ro-Ro container vessel, Bore

  Providing the ultimate protection for vessels operating in extreme ice-going conditions. This coating is based on a very hard filler composition, providing excellent anti-abrasion properties, and on a highly cross-linked phenolic epoxy technology, further extending the service life of the coating.

• Case study | SIGMASHIELD

  Hopper dredger, The Netherlands

  Providing a highly resilient protective system for high-impact- and abrasive cargo operations. After 2 years of extensive testing, PPG SIGMASHIELD was proven as the product that would provide the most durable coating solution for Boskalis cargo holds.

• Case study | SIGMASHIELD 1200

  Offshore support vessels, Caspian Offshore

  PPG provided the ideal solution for these ice-going vessels offering easy application, maximum abrasion resistance, and damage propagation control. This proven, durable coating has a well established, global track record in protecting ice-going vessels operating in such potentially destructive situations.

• 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 | Marine

  Armorica Sales, USA

  PPG provided this east coast customer in America with quality products, services and decades of maritime experience. Armorica Sales rely on PPG to supply reliable, durable coating solutions for the upkeep and maintenance of their shipping customers' vessels. They value the range of coating systems offered by PPG and appreciate the quality of support they receive.

• Case study | SIGMAGLIDE 1290

  Fast ferry, Majestic Fast Ferry Pte. Ltd.

  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 | PHENGUARD

  Ice-going tankers, TB Marine

  Four Chemical/Oil Tankers operate in ice-going areas and needed a robust protective coating with excellent abrasion- and impact resistance on the bow area. The vessels also required a tank coating system with optimal resistance for a wide range of cargoes.

• 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.