Designed for Marine Use.

Marine

Commercial Ships, Working Boats, Pleasure Craft, Offshore Platforms

Fouling of marine surfaces by barnacles, mussels and other organisms is an expensive and challenging problem for all sea faring vessels. Biofoulants reduce speed, increase fuel consumption, and increase maintenance expense. Just as challenging is finding a fouling release coating that doesn’t harm the environment, marine life or human health. Biocides, such as coatings containing Tributyltin (recently banned) and copper ablatives have been in widespread use.

New Smart Surfaces Duplex Fouling Release System technology provides an effective, non-toxic alternative that can help save the sea and your budget too.

Specifically formulated for use on maritime vessels. The Duplex Fouling Release system has been proven to reduce fuel and maintenance costs. The longevity of the system is 5 years or greater depending on operational tempo. The coating has proven to provide the vessel with optimal hydrodynamic efficiency throughout the life of the coating. Due to the longevity, dry-dock time needed for recoating can be reduced by half. Comparatively, current copper-based coatings begin to lose hull hydrodynamics effectiveness in approximately 18 months.

Our Duplex System offers:

  • 6 to 10% Reduction in Fuel Consumption
  • Superior Release Range of 8 to 43 Knots
  • 20 to 50 Times More Durable Than Other Coatings
  • Unique Technology Enabling Use on High-Speed Vessels
  • Decreased Maintenance Costs & Downtime
  • Total Compliance with Environmental Regulations
  • No Heavy Metals or Biocides

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