Nippon Paint Marine Eyes Middle East Expansion

Earlier this month, Nippon Paint Marine (Europe) announced in an emailed press release a 35 percent increase in consolidated sales. The company is looking to expand into new locations and ma...

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The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) developed what single-component coating type to replace silicone alkyds used on ships’ topsides to achieve significant performance upgrades?

The International Maritime Organization developed the Performance Standard for Protective Coatings for Dedicated Seawater Ballast Tanks (PSPC) as an amendment to SOLAS.

Researchers at the University of Michigan, funded by the Navy and Air Force, are working on "omniphobic" coatings they say could reduce friction for ships in the water. Will hydrophobic/oleophobic coatings soon be ready for heavy-duty marine use?

Researchers worldwide have been working in recent years to develop nontoxic and biobased antifouling agents to eventually replace traditional antifoulants in marine coatings. Is a sea change coming soon in the antifouling world?

What would be a reasonable service life for a two-coat, zinc-rich epoxy/epoxy mastic system, about 200-250 microns, in a marine environment? What evidence is there from the field?

What type of antifouling or foul-release coating will provide the greatest protection in warm tropical waters, and for how long?

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Case Study: Cargo Tank Coating Refurbishment

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The operators of seagoing vessels are only profitable when they’re carrying cargo and...

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This webinar will review the failure analysis of a coating delamination that was observed on an aircraft carrier immediately after being secured to a pier after drydock painting an...

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June 20 - June 22, 2017

Free Webinar: Industrial Coating and Lining Application Specialist Qualification and Certification

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From sub-zero to more than 1000° F, from caustic chemical...

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Concrete: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

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