such as clean petroleum products, vegetable oils, biofuels and
methanol. The MarineLine system is ideal for these applications.
Second, we are focusing on the recoating market. As the previous
cargo tank coatings used on chemical and product tankers reach
the end of their life cycle, they need to be replaced.”
Ship owners are always looking to obtain the highest return
on their investment (ROI). “Coatings are an important part of
that mix, whether it be general maintenance coatings, hull coat-
ings or tank coatings,” said Keehan. “Specifically, in addressing
our specialty, the cargo tank lining/coating that delivers the best
performance helps the ship owner immensely. In a downturn
economy that we are seeing now, the ability to quickly and eas-
ily switch between cargoes is critical. So you need a coating/lin-
ing that cleans easily, and can handle a wide range of various
products. That is why MarineLine has seen such growth during
the past 10 years.”
There are three main factors contributing to growth in the
marine coatings market, according to Dickey. These include the
continued expansion of the oil and gas market, more extensive
use of coatings to ensure long-term protection of marine assets
and the implementation of IMO ballast tank coating rules.
In terms of geographic growth, Asia Pacific continues to be
the leading consumer of marine coatings. As the world’s largest
producer of newbuild ships as well as being a leader in dry-dock-
ing, the Asia Pacific region remains the most important area for
marine coatings manufacturers.
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Advanced Polymer Coatings’ MarineLine 784 cargo tank coating/lining system gives ship owners more versatility in carrying a wide range
of cargoes.
