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Hempel announced that after only two and a half years on the market - its award-winning non-stick product Hempaguard has now been applied as a coating on 500 ships. This was achieved with the coating of a container ship of 61,614 deadweight tons in 2011.
Originally launched in 2013, Hempaguard has shown resistance to dirt during downtime (up to 120 days), providing ship owners with full commercial flexibility. Unlike regular hull liners which, in general, are specified according to the level of speed and activity of a vessel, Hempaguard retains its effectiveness when switching between slow and regular navigation, making it suitable for all types of vessels. This has been a major contributor to its success – checking fuel efficiency levels of around 6%.
"Hempaguard's success is a true testament to how well our coating has been received by ship owners. The combination of silicone-hydrogel and biocide has revolutionized anti-fouling technology to offer excellent fouling resistance. We are delighted to reach this incredible milestone after a short space of time which demonstrates the value of our coating. Our goal is to continue to connect with our customers to develop trusted solutions that respond to their evolving patterns of vessel operation," said Claes Skat-Roerdam, Marketing Manager, Fouling Control, Hempel.
