MARINE COATINGS
High-Performance Polyurea and Polyurethane Protective Coatings for Versatile Marine Applications
THE BEST SURFACE PROTECTION FOR
MARINE EQUIPMENT AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
Sailors have been revered as some of the toughest among us since the dawn of history; people who weather extreme conditions for months or even years at a time with no guarantee of a safe return. Now imagine their ships! While there’s no doubt that sailors are tough, their vessels and equipment are the unsung heroes of any voyage. Exposed to corrosive saltwater, constant moisture, biological contaminants, mechanical stress, and countless other hazards, we depend on modern marine infrastructure to withstand these environments for our food, travel, consumer goods, scientific research, and everything in between. To help protect marine structures like boats, tankers, offshore structures, and more, marine coatings can be used to create a durable waterproof barrier to shield marine surfaces from myriad physical and chemical risk factors.
TYPES OF MARINE COATINGS
Marine coatings are often categorized by their intended function and include two main types: anti-corrosive and antifouling coatings. Anti-corrosive coatings are applied to metal surfaces, used to protect against rust and subsequent deterioration caused by constant exposure to saltwater and high-moisture. Instead of protecting against chemical degradation, antifouling coatings are used to address biological risk factors by preventing marine organisms from accumulating on the hull of vessels or the submerged surfaces of other types of marine equipment. In both cases anti-corrosive and antifouling coatings are used to preserve structural integrity and maintain performance requirements, and without them, modern marine activities from leisurely rides at the lake to global container shipping are more dangerous, expensive, and challenging. And this, no pun intended, is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the different types of marine coatings! Numerous technologies have been developed and deployed, each with their own unique benefits and drawbacks, from niche self-polishing paints to versatile polyurea marine coatings.
