Marine application

Hull performance

A smooth hull is a fuel-efficient hull. Fouling-control coatings keep the underwater hull free of marine growth, so vessels move through the water with less drag.

What it is

Keeping the underwater hull clean.

Antifouling and fouling-release systems are applied to the underwater hull, boot-top and topsides to stop barnacles, weed and slime taking hold. A clean hull means lower drag through the water.

Why it matters: even a light layer of fouling increases drag, burning more fuel and raising emissions. The right system protects schedule, cuts operating cost and keeps a vessel efficient across the whole docking interval.

What we supply

Hull systems for every operating profile.

Antifouling

Self-polishing and hard antifoulings matched to speed, activity and docking interval.

Fouling release

Low-friction, biocide-free hull coatings for efficiency and easy cleaning.

Scheme & inspection

Full specification plus FROSIO-certified inspection to get the application right.

More marine applications

Improve your hull performance.

Tell us the vessel and its trading pattern — we'll recommend the right fouling-control system.