Coatings World - August 2013

PPG Industries’ protective and marine coatings business re-
cently launched Sigmacover 580 epoxy anticorrosive/tiecoat
coating. It is engineered to provide ease of use and economical
application. It offers a practical over coating window and, with
its ability to be applied at temperatures as low as 5°C ( 41°F),
supports year ‘round application. The new coating “provides an
outstanding spot-repair solution for the dry dock market due
to its unique functionality,” according to Sijmen Visser, PPG
global marketing manager, marine. “It is an epoxy coating for
underwater hulls that functions both as an anticorrosive and
as an antifouling tiecoat. This dual-use formulation means that
it can be over-coated directly with a range of antifouling and
is suitable for use during routine maintenance and repair dry
dockings. Ultimately, this provides significant budget savings for
the ship-owner and can dramatically reduce time in dry dock.
For areas that need spot blast of 40 percent or less, it gives cus-
tomers excellent value, superb performance, and an outstanding
return on investment.”
simplifying maintenance and reducing need for repair, SeaLion
Resilient can contribute to a significant reduction in off-hire time
and docking and labour costs, while keeping paint consumption to
a minimum.”
Much attention has been directed to the protection of the mon-
ey-generating areas of bulk carriers; dry cargo holds, as they are
exposed to aggressive operating conditions. Jotun’s Jotaguard 600
series is engineered to provide long lasting cargo hold protection
and consists of four products offering different solutions for a wide
range of cargos. Good mechanical strength enables the products
to withstand abrasion, impact and gouging. The combination of
excellent corrosion resistance, high dock efficiency and fast back in
service provide the asset owner maximized operation efficiency and
reduction in time and resources needed for maintenance.

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Jotun also welcomed the new IMO MSC.288(87) Performance Standard for Protective Coatings for Cargo Oil Tanks of Crude Oil Tankers, which has come into force this year and which will ensure a given standard for the entire coating process from steel preparation to control measures. “Jotun has successfully completed and passed COT testing with a wide range of coatings and our customers can trust they are selecting appropriate and high performing coating systems fit for this purpose,” said Evensen

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