New antifouling from Hempel

Hempel is adding to its portfolio of antifouling products for dry dockings and new buildings with two new products said to deliver fuel savings of up to 3% and provide added flexibility to shipowners and yards

GLOBIC 8000 is a hydrolysing self-polishing antifouling product, which Hempel says fits neatly between the existing GLOBIC 6000 and GLOBIC 9000 antifouling systems. Building on proven GLOBIC technology to deliver premium performance at a reasonable price, it incorporates Hempel’s nano acrylate technology which delivers a fine polishing control mechanism to bring the integral biocides to the surface at a stable rate ensuring a clean hull.

The new product can be used on all vessels at all speeds but its nano acrylate technology binder makes it particularly effective for slow-steaming operations because of its instant activation of polishing and biocide leaching.

“Our GLOBIC technology has been widely accepted and well-tested by the market and our 6000 and 9000 products are in demand for all vessel types. GLOBIC 8000 provides an added dimension to this technology and offers a great alternative for those seeking a top-tier antifouling at an industry leading price,” said Andreas Glud, product manager, Hempel Group.

DYNAMIC 8000 extends the current DYNAMIC range using silylated acrylate technology to deliver antifouling service at higher speeds.

“These two new products offer a wider choice for owners and yards and deliver exceptional value-for-money,” added Mr Glud. “They comprise 58% volume solids and can be specified up to 90 months dry docking interval. This, together with a 3% fuel saving, means that these antifouling systems offer an unparalleled return on investment.”

All new products also make use of Hempel’s innovative micro-fibre reinforcement technology that enhances the mechanical strength of the coating to reduce cracking and peeling.

By Rachael Doyle