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M A R I N E N E W S L E T T E R

Issue 1 | 2011

India steps into the light

World class technical service

Winning the battle against fuel waste

What’s new in cargo tank protection

Hempel at work in the fishing industry

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Dear Reader,

I am pleased to present this new issue of the Hempel Marine Newsletter. We have plenty of good news to report. Good news for Hempel, but most importantly, good news for you – our customers. The world is changing, with exciting growth in the shipping industry in many parts of the globe. In this issue, we look at shipping in India – and how we’re partnering with India’s shipyards to advance the industry in this fast-growing market. The issue also highlights some of our latest technologies, which are helping ship owners and operators battle fuel waste and better protect their vessels and cargo. If you’re not yet familiar with our award-winning fouling release system or our range of ballast tank and cargo hold coatings, you’ll find a good introduction to them here. Finally, you’ll find out why one of the world’s leading shipping companies is sending nine newbuilds straight to drydock for fouling release treatment.

Enjoy!

Jannik I. AllentoftGroup Marketing Director

Issue 1 | 2011

03 India steps into the light 06 World class technical service 08 Winning the battle against fuel waste 10 Nine new builds sent straight to drydock 13 Hempel marks 3 years of fuel saving guarantees 14 Everyone wants to extend repair intervals 15 What’s new in cargo tank protection 16 New ultra-high-solids epoxy 17 Recent success stories 18 Hempel at work in the fishing industry Today, India’s ship-building industry

accounts for a modest 1% of the global ship-building market. But the industry has been growing steadily since the 1990s and is now aiming for a worldwide market share of 5% by 2017. A fivefold increase in just six years may sound ambitious, but analysts see plenty of reasons for optimism in India. Low labour costs, strong domestic demand, a well-established steel and manufacturing industry, and plenty of skilled labour provide a firm foundation for growth. In 2009–2010 ship-building grew at 5.7% over the previous two-year period – despite the global financial crisis. And a recent study by a leading international bank estimates that the rate could increase to 30% through government incentives and other measures.

Hempel in IndiaAlthough Hempel has been active in India since the 1960s, direct operations in the country were not launched until 1999, when a liaison office was set up in Mumbai to service the marine and protective coating markets. In 2002, Hempel Singapore took control of the liaison to extend full supply chain and technical support to Indian customers. In 2009, Hempel Paints (India) Pvt Ltd. was registered as an independent Indian entity with its head office in Mumbai. Today, Hempel has 43 full-time employees in India with 20 based in Mumbai and the remaining spread throughout the country. Currently, 14 Hempel coating advisors are working on various projects throughout India.

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India steps into the light

A solid foundation and ambitious growth goals help India’s shipping and shipyard industries take on the world

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Our mission: India’s preferred supplierHempel is already a preferred supplier at all of India’s major newbuilding yards and drydock facilities. To serve the local market, we have just opened a manufacturing plant in Nasik and we have warehousing facilities at Bhiwandi-Mumbai, Ahme-dabad-Gujarat and Chennai. Our technical representatives are working throughout the coastal belt – from Gujarat to Kolkata. Initiated in June 2011, our local manufacturing operations will dramatically shorten lead times and ensure even more reliable deliveries. To further sharpen our competitive

edge, we are focusing on several new areas that show potential for growth. These include the small vessel segment (fishing vessels), ship chandlers, and India’s Navy and Coast Guard. Thanks to this strong presence in India – combined with our innovative product range – we believe Hempel is well positioned for significant expansion in the fast-growing Indian market.

Hempel brings fouling release to IndiaHempel was behind the first ever commer-cial application of a silicone-based fouling release system at an Indian shipyard. Two newbuild MSVs commissioned by Greatship Global Shipping Ltd. Greatship Leela and Greatship Laxmi were coated with HEMPASIL X3 at Mazagon Dock Ltd during 2009–2010.

Only the best for first aircraft carrier built in IndiaChochin Shipyard awarded Hempel the shop primer contract for the first aircraft carrier built in India: the ADS project. 150,000 litres were supplied for the project over a three-year period from 2008 to 2010. Hempel’s worldwide reputation, best-in-class service, superior product performance, and cost efficiency were key factors in the choice of Hempel for this prestigious project.

Success in India’s offshore businessHempel has been awarded the contract to supply coatings for first jack-up rig ever built at a private-sector shipyard in India: Bharati Shipyard’s project V – 351 for Great Offshore Ltd. In 2010, Larsen & Toubro Limited awarded Hempel the supply contract for a number of offshore platforms for Indian oil giant ONGC. These include a 7-storey PPLQ (process platform living quarters), a PGC (process gas compressor) module, and 4 process platforms for the Mumbai High redevelopment project. The contract is expected to involve 500,000 litres of Hempel coatings.

Hempel at work in India

Don’t know Hempel yet? Meet us at

INMEX 2011, 29 Sep–1 Oct,

Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai

India facts and figures· Number of shipyards in

India: 30–40 (27 currently operational)

· Current shipbuilding market size: $5 billion

· Expected market size in 2025: $20 billion

· Ships currently under construction: 250

· Current shipbuilding capacity (cargo carrying capacity): 2.8 million tonnes

· Shipbuilding capacity by 2012 (cargo carrying capacity): 4 million tonnes

· Shipbuilding capacity by 2017 (cargo carrying capacity): 19 million tonnes

· Percentage of ships built for exports: 75%

Hempel’s new manufacturing plant in Nasik.

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ASK A COATING ADVISOR: SURFACE PREPARATION

Q: Why do coating advisors put so much

emphasis on surface preparation?

A: Surface preparation, or pre-treatment, is a critical part of the coating application process. It’s important because it affects the performance of your coating and ensures a long lifetime. Surface preparation is more complicated than many people believe as it involves both cleaning the surface and preparing it to optimise adhesion. Cleaning must remove many different contaminants and unwanted matter – from mill scale, rust, oils, and water-soluble salts on fresh steel, to coatings and heavy corrosion on older steel. That’s why more than one cleaning method (detergents, pres-surised water, mechanical cleaning, etc.) is often required. Two methods we often recommend are dry blast cleaning with an abrasive and ultra-high pressure water jetting. Dry blasting can remove physical contaminants, reduce chemical ones, and provide a suitable roughness profile for the coating. Ultra-high pressure water jetting can, de pending on the surface, compete with dry blast ing and is superior to it for removing difficult salt deposits on heavily corroded steel.

An important part of our total offering is access to certified Hempel coating advisors who provide advice and supervision for coating projects at shipyards and drydock facilities around the world. What’s the secret to our coating advisors’ excellence? The rigorous technical training provided by Hempel Academy in collaboration with Hempel’s Group Technology Centre and other units. This training not only keeps our coating advisors updated with the latest knowledge about our products, it also makes sure they can help you apply our coatings correctly under a wide range of circumstances. Recent training has included a specialised course on tank coating, including cargo protection, and a HEMPASIL docking management course which is required for advisors who work with our HEMPASIL range. Hempel provides training for FROSIO-certified coating advisors all year round, making sure they are thoroughly prepared to meet your needs in the yard or drydock.

Rigorous technical training makes Hempel coating advisors shine

To improve our ability to deliver on time everywhere in the world, we are proud to announce the opening of two new production facilities in China and Poland in 2010. Next up are new factories in India (just opened in June), Argentina, Saudi Arabia, and Russia. In addition to ensuring unmatched reliability, all these factories embody Hempel’s dedication to modern efficiency and responsible environmental standards.

Efficient, eco-friendly factories boost delivery capacity

WORLD CLASS TECHNICAL SERVICE

Meet Hempel in personAt Hempel, we enjoy meeting our customers in person. Check the following schedule to see if we’ll be visiting your area soon. If we are, please drop by our booth and say hello.

• NEVAInternationalExhibition St. Petersburg, Russia – September 2011

• SeatradeTurkishShippingSummit Istanbul, Turkey – October 2011

• IMPA London, England – September 2011

• INMEX Mumbai, India – September 2011

• KORMARINE Busan, Korea – October 2011

New and upcoming factoriesExisting factories

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Thanks to Hempel for an outstanding and timely paint application.”

Giorgio Pomate, Captain of the Emerald Princess“

When Princess Cruises wanted to apply a new fouling control system to the M/V Emerald Princess, they chose Hempel. The solution, which involved more than 15,000 litres of coating, consisted of HEMPASIL X3 augmented with a SeaTrend fuel monitoring system for tight fuel-savings control. Starting with a full blast to ensure maximum fuel savings, the work was completed in 10 days, 1 day ahead of schedule, despite poor weather conditions. In addition to being seen as providing the best and most reliable solution, Hempel was chosen to supply the coating because we were the only company who could deliver Princess Cruises’ custom colour on time. Based in Santa Clarita, California, Princess Cruises is part of Carnival Corporation – the world’s largest cruise ship company. The Emerald Princess carries up to 3,100 passengers and is one of company’s largest vessels.

FIRST PRINCESS CRUISE SHIP COATED WITH HEMPASIL X3

For the world’s businesses, fuel prices are a constant pain. They are high, which forces companies to either raise prices on the goods and services they provide or sacrifice profit. They are also unstable, making it difficult and risky to budget. In the shipping industry, the problem is compounded by the fact that bunker fuel comprises more than 80% of a company’s operating expenses for some vessel types. Going forward, shipping companies that want to win will have to act boldly to cut fuel costs.

A dedicated partnerHempel is 100% dedicated to helping you save fuel. Our HEMPASIL X3 programme – which includes detailed fuel consumption monitoring – is a complete solution for bringing down fuel costs. In fact, our entire strategy for fouling control over the next five years is to deliver solutions that slash fuel consumption for any sized vessel and for any coating budget. At Hempel, we do this not just by delivering cutting-edge technologies, but by providing you with individually tailored solutions that ensure fuel savings for your specific vessel.

Winning the battle against fuel waste

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Why is a leading container shipping company sailing nine 13,000 TEU container newbuilds straight from the newbuilding yard to drydock for recoating immediately after delivery? The answer is simple: the benefits of Hempel’s fully integrated, third generation fouling control solution, HEMPASIL X3.

USD 1,800 saved per dayMoving nine newbuilds to drydock may seem like a drastic step, but HEMPASIL X3 can save a vessel that typically uses USD 90,000 in fuel a day at least 2% of that figure – or USD 1,800 a day. The coating solution will pay for itself long before the end of the 5-year service period. After that, it’s money in the bank for the United Arab Shipping Company (UASC).

Nexus X-Seal a critical stepThe coating process starts at the Samsung shipyard where a conventional antifouling product is applied prior to sea trial. The newbuilds then sail to Shanghai where they will be hosed with high-pressure fresh water in preparation for the unique HEMPASIL Nexus X-Seal tiecoat, which seals the existing coating and makes sure that the HEMPASIL X3 adheres perfectly.

Why move to drydock?Ian McCahill, sales and technical services director at Hempel Paints Middle East, explains that time constraints

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and construction priorities at newbuilding yards have made additional application costs for fouling release coatings the norm. “By going directly to drydock,” he says, “owners and operators can avoid contractual premiums attached to the specification and application of fouling release coatings at the newbuild stage.” He notes that UASC chose to go with HEMPASIL X3 based on previous success using Hempel’s antifouling solutions.

HEMPASILX3uniquelyviableMr McCahill also notes that the Nexus X-Seal tiecoat enables owners and operators to upgrade tin-free copolymer systems without the need for extensive surface preparation. “This makes upgrading to HEMPASIL X3 uniquely viable economically either at newbuilding, directly after newbuilding or at first docking,” he concludes. The first of the nine UASC newbuilds, the Umm Salal, drydocked at Shanghai in April 2011. Upon completion, the remaining eight vessels will be coated with HEMPASIL X3 across the Asia Pacific region. Given the expected fuel savings, reduction in CO2 emissions, and protection from fouling organisms for the initial five-year service period, the newbuild-to-drydock solution may not be quite as radical as it seems.

What is Nexus X-Seal?· A tie-coat that eliminates the need for full

blasting and saves 45% on drydocking costs· Just one coat seals existing antifouling and

creates a strong bond to the HEMPASIL X3 topcoat

· Patented chemical formula ensures adhesion and compatibility with antifouling solutions

· Cuts fuel costs and CO2 emissions

Nine newbuilds sent straight to drydock? That’s how much X3 means to UASC

In some ways, the fate of the Atlantida is a bit of a sad one. The ferry was built two years ago but was refused by its future owner and remained docked at the shipyard pier – orphaned at birth, so to speak. Yet when the ferry was dry-docked in March 2011, inspectors were startled to find that, after 24 months of inactivity, its hull coating was still in perfect condition. The reason? The Atlantida was coated with HEMPASIL X3.

HULL IN PERFECT CONDITION AFTER NEW FERRY STAYS DOCKED FOR 2 YEARS

Today, the consequences of fouling for a vessel’s operation and a ship owner or operator’s business are more serious than ever before. Fouling slows vessels down and increases fuel consumption and accompanying emissions. This makes advanced fouling control systems such as HEMPASIL X3 an integral part of modern ship operation. To get up to speed on how these “invisible” coatings are bringing down fuel consumption and emissions, download Hempel’s latest whitepaper on the subject. You’ll find it at www.hempel.com.

NEW WHITEPAPER TAKES AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT FOULING AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR FIGHTING IT

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Hempel Quiz: HEMPASIL X3 and fuel savings

Find out how much YOU know about the world’s most advanced fouling release!

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IsHEMPASILX3expensivecompared to conventional antifouling?

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Was Hempel the world’s first coating supplier to offer a Fuel Saving Guarantee?

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Whathappensafter5years?Isn’tHEMPASILX3difficult, time-consuming and expensive to re-coat?

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DosurfacescoatedwithHEMPASILX3haveto becleanedafter2–3yearstomaintainthecoating’s fuel-saving performance?

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Can small vessels and vessels that sail at lowspeedsorwithfrequentidleperiodssavefuel withHEMPASILX3?

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Answers1) No! Thanks to the significant fuel savings it provides, HEMPASIL X3 offers a very fast and much higher return on investment.2) Yes! Hempel launched HEMPASIL X3, the SeaTrend fuel-saving monitoring system and our Fuel Savings Guarantee way back in 2008.3) No! After 5 years, HEMPASIL X3 can be recoated easily using Nexus X-Tend as a repair tiecoat in areas where the existing coating has

suffered mechanical damage.4) No! Cleaning is not required even after 3 years, as long as there aren’t many low-activity or idle periods.5) Yes! Any sized vessels can achieve significant fuel savings using HEMPASIL X3, as long as the vessel operates at more than 8 knots

and is active at least 50% of the time.

It’s now been almost three years since Hempel launched its first fuel saving guarantee and a professional monitoring system to measure performance. At that time, we were the first industry supplier to guarantee fuel savings. And with HEMPASIL X3, we knew we had a product we could stamp with a Hempel guarantee. Now we’re starting to see other companies guaranteeing fuel savings – and we couldn’t be more pleased. The shipping industry needs to save fuel, so any measures that helps achieve this is a positive step. And of course we see the adoption of these guarantees by other suppliers as strong evidence that we’ve been on the right track. Hempel remains 100% dedicated to helping you save fuel. HEMPASIL X3 plus the SeaTrend fuel consumption monitoring system provide a complete solution for bringing down fuel costs – and are still covered by our pioneering money-back guarantee.

Hempel marks 3 years of fuel saving guarantees

Danske Færger, a Danish ferry company wanted to make its new ultra-fast ferry, the Leonora Christina, a high performer in environmental terms as well as speed. Encouraged by experience with another vessel, Danske Færger chose to coat the hull of the Leonora Christina with a silicone-based coating. The aim was to reduce fuel consumption and do even more to protect the maritime environment – and that made HEMPASIL X3 the obvious choice for the job. In addition to fuel savings and improved environmental performance, Danske Færger saw HEMPASIL X3’s longer maintenance intervals as an important advantage. The company is confident that Hempel’s third-generation fouling release solution will help them raise the bar on savings and performance in the ferry business.

DANISH FERRIES CHOOSE HEMPEL IN ENVIRONMENT PUSH

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Belgium’s Bocimar International recently chose HEMPADUR ULTRA-STRENGTH 47500 for an entire series of newbuilds being constructed at Hanjin Subic shipyard in Korea. The series includes three 205,000 DWT bulk carriers and the order involves some 150,000 litres of Hempel’s award-winning cargo hold coating. A pair of Turkish shipping companies have also gone ULTRA-STRENGTH this year. Geden Lines had its 52,200 DTW Baytur coated in April 2011 while Safi Kati Yakit had its 12,200 DTW Celal Amca protected with the high-performance coating the same month.

In May 2010, the IMO adopted a new performance standard for protective coatings for cargo oil tanks, commonly referred to as PSPC/COT. The standard applies to all newbuildings above 5,000 tonnes deadweight where contracts are signed on or after 1 January 2013. To meet the standard, coatings have to pass both a gas-tight cabinet test that simulates ullage space and empty tanks and an

immersion test simulating a worst-case scenario involving hot crude oil cargo. Already now, our products are under going in-house testing to ensure that these coatings will pass the independent external testing required by the standard. We are confident that our coatings will be ready for 2013 – well ahead of the compliance deadline.As anyone who ships coal, bauxite,

sulfur, aggregates, or ores knows, these hard, angular cargoes can take a toll on cargo hold coatings. Corrugated bulkheads, hopper sides and hold frames are particularly vulnerable to scratches and gouges as these cargoes settle during the voyage – especially if the cargo is warm. The problem has made repair intervals of 2–5 years the norm for cargo holds shipping such materials. Fortunately, that’s changing today.

Five keys to tougher cargo hold coatingsEpoxy coatings may provide good impact and abrasion resistance, but they don’t always work well as a cargo hold coating. The reason? They don’t offer all of the five keys to tougher cargo hold coatings: abrasion resistance, impact resistance, flexi-bility, hardness, and a high glass transition temperature (Tg). If a coating doesn’t deliver all of this, it’s not tough enough for punishing cargoes.

Ultra-toughcargorequiresanULTRA-STRENGTH coatingWhat type of coating has what it takes to protect cargo holds under the most punishing circumstances? HEMPADUR ULTRA-STRENGTH 47500. With a Tg exceeding 60° C and outstanding coal cargo resistance, the coating limits corrosion, helps maintain the vessel’s structure integrity and safety, and extends major repair intervals to an unprecedented 10 years for vessels with drydocking intervals of 30–36 months.

A proven successLaunched in 2009, HEMPADUR ULTRA-STRENGTH 47500 has been a tremendous success as ship owners and operators have extended their repair intervals and reduced maintenance costs. The coating saves on repair paint consumption, requires less surface preparation, reduces off-hire time, and gets your vessel back to work faster after repairs. A high-gloss finish even accelerates cleaning between cargoes. If you want to save by extending repair times, talk to your Hempel sales representative about HEMPADUR ULTRA-STRENGTH 47500 today.

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Preparing for 2013

At the 2010 IBJ Awards, held in London last November, Hempel was honoured with the prestigious “Innovative Technology Award” for HEMPADUR ULTRA-STRENGTH 47500. Tailor-made to withstand tough conditions in the cargo hold, this innovative coating helps carriers reduce costly downtime by extending major repair intervals from 2–5 years to a full 10 years. Hempel Group Product Manager Michael Aamodt called the award a “true honour”, noting that Hempel was the only coating supplier nominated in any of the 15 award categories and the first coating supplier ever to take home the coveted “Innovative Technology Award”.

From left to right; Nick Frowen, Hempel UK, Suzanne Bleau-Myrand, FEDNAV Group, Canada, Michael Aamodt, Hempel Denmark, Tim Dee-Crowne, Hempel UK, and Ray Girvan, UK Publisher IBJ at the IBJ Award 2010 ceremony in London

AND THE WINNER IS...THE LATEST VESSELS TO GO ULTRA-STRENGTH

The 52,200 DTW Baytur was coated with HEMPADUR ULTRA-STRENGTH 47500

WHAT’S NEW IN CARGOTANKPROTECTION

We are confident that our coatings will be ready for 2013 – well ahead of the compliance deadline.”

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Taking chances with ballast tank corrosion is never a good idea as minor corrosion spots can quickly grow into major problems that can require drydocking to repair. Maintaining your ballast tank coatings is especially important today when the IMO’s new maintenance and repair guidelines and “GOOD–FAIR–POOR” rating system can subject your vessel to annual inspections or drydocking ahead of schedule.

PreventionisthebestcureThe best way to fight corrosion is by preventing it and HEMPADUR EM 35740 is an effective, easy-to-use solution for ensuring corrosion control on the go. Available in easy-to-handle and waste-reducing 2.5 litre cans, HEMPADUR EM 35740 is applied with a brush while your vessel is at sea. Special moisture-resistance properties enable you to apply the paint in damp environments, and the coating’s fast-curing formula enables re-immersion in just eight hours, with continued curing after immersion.

What’s more, HEMPADUR EM 35740 is an exceptionally low VOC coating that protects your crew’s health and the environment.

Get the job done in a single dayWith HEMPADUR EM 35740, vessel crew members can take care of corrosion spots in a single day – even if your ballast tank is still damp. And the ability to re-coat while the paint is still wet lets you move from spot to spot, preparing the next spot as the first coat is drying on previous areas.

Ballast tanks and beyondWhile HEMPADUR EM 35740 is intended primarily for use in ballast tanks, it’s also an excellent solution for other areas where corrosion spots are a problem – especially areas that are prone to dampness or are hard to reach.

New ultra-high-solids epoxy eases on-board maintenance and corrosion control

HEMPADUR EM 35740 makes the tedious work of controlling corrosion in ballast tanks faster and easier.”

RECENT SUCCESS STORIES

The Marine Resources Group (MRG) has signed a three-year exclusive agreement with Hempel USA for marine coatings for their fleet of tugs and barges. Under the agreement, Hempel will provide coatings and technical services for dry-dockings and shipboard maintenance worldwide. MRG’s tug and barge companies include Foss Maritime Company, based in Seattle, Oakland-based AMNAV Maritime Services, and two companies based in Honolulu: Hawaiian Tug and Barge and Young Brothers.

America’s Marine Resources Group signs 3-year contract with Hempel USA

The Vinjerac – Tankerska Plovidba’s new 52,000 DWT product tanker – will be the last of 17 vessels to sail boldly into the future, built by Croatia’s 3. Maj Shipyard and fully compliant with stringent new IMO resolution MSC.215(83)/PSPC standards for water ballast tank coatings. Hempel Croatia has been working closely with 3. Maj Shipyard on tankers, car carriers and a new niche for Hempel: asphalt carriers. We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with 3. Maj Shipyard and the customers the yard serves.

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Pesquera Jadran, one of the most important fishing companies in Ecuador, has chosen HEMPEL to protect its Reina de la Paz fishing vessel. HEMPEL Ecuador has been working with Pesquera Jadran for 15 years, providing coatings and technical advice on protecting the company’s fleets. In 2010 and 2011, HEMPEL Ecuador was involved in coating and inspecting the company’s Medgujorge, L Jubica M and Reina de la Paz vessels.

HEMPASIL was chosen for the Reina de la Paz, making it the first Ecuadorian fishing vessel to be painted with the world’s most advanced fouling release system. The coating and inspection work was carried out at Astilleros Asmar, in Talcahuano, Chile. In addition to the hull, the vessel’s topsides, fish tanks, main and fishing decks, and heliport were also coated with Hempel systems.

First Ecuadorian fishing vessel coated with HEMPASIL

HEMPELATWORKINTHE FISHING INDUSTRY

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HEMPASILXFHEMPASIL XF is a silicone-based non-stick coating that stops fouling organisms from sticking to the ship’s hull. Improved self-cleaning reduces drag, and that leads to substantial fuel savings. Like our award-winning HEMPASIL X3 system, HEMPASIL XF is composed of a unique mixture of silicone polymers. These polymers form a microfilm of hydrogel between the paint surface and the seawater. The hydrogel tricks fouling organisms into thinking that the surface of the vessel is liquid – making the vessel “invisible” and preventing organisms from attaching themselves to it. Unlike other silicone-based non-stick coatings, which are only effective at high speeds, HEMPASIL XF guarantees protection even for ships that sail at low speeds or spend some time idle. HEMPASIL XF can be specified for dry-docking intervals up to 36 months.

When the Spanish fishing vessel Artza was drydocked in April 2008, the owners decided to replace the hull coating system with silicone-based, non-stick HEMPASIL solution. When the ship went back into dry-dock two years later, it was clear that the HEMPASIL system had worked perfectly. Why? Because HEMPASIL’s mechanical strength is better than that of any other silicone-based non-stick product on the market. This makes a vessels hull more resistant to contact from anchors or against berths during docking manoeuvres. And it makes any damage easy to repair, as it only affects the surface of the coating.

DRYDOCKING REVEALS EXTRAORDINARY PROTECTIVE CAPABILITIES

The ship has maintained a constant speed during the periods between dry-docking. Engine revs have been reduced, so less diesel has been consumed.”Juan Antonio Pérez, owner of the Sabino Segundo, on the coating of this Spanish coastal ship with HEMPASIL XF

Since the silicone coating was applied, we’ve noticed a speed increase of about 1 to 1.3 knots. The necessary revs to achieve an average speed of 12 knots have fallen from 370 rpm to 355 rpm.”Crew of the Montefrisa Nueve, on the coating of this Spanish vessel with HEMPASIL XF

Readings taken before and after we applied the HEMPASIL system show that fuel consumption was reduced by 5%.”Technical team for Spain’s Pevasa on the coating of the Playa de Anzoras with HEMPASIL XF

With the application of HEMPASIL, our fuel consumption is below the average recorded to date, and our average speed has increased by 1 knot up to 9.04 knots.”Management of Spain’s Calvopesca Fleet on the coating of the Monte Claro with HEMPASIL XF

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