MarineLINE coating applied to tanks of Stena Proman's new tankers

APC marine manager Captain Onur Yildirim said APC’s team will apply MarineLINE to 17 cargo tanks on each vessel covering more than 50,000 m³.

He said, “We are immensely proud to secure this deal with Proman Stena Bulk. We recognise the project is about building some of the most advanced tankers ever constructed. MarineLINE can play its role in the innovation as MarineLINE has positive environmental benefits as it is easier and quicker to clean than epoxy coatings. This means less of the ship’s engine fuel is used to heat hot water which can help cut emissions.”

Capt Yildirim added, “In addition, faster cleaning times are better for the environment as they cut the chemical cleaning agent required, and slops generated, by up to half compared with epoxy coatings. Moreover, faster cleaning times enables quicker ship turnaround which in turn can free up additional sailing days, all improving the performance ability of the vessel. APC’s team here in Ohio and in China also know the GSI shipyard well, which will help us provide efficient heat curing and application services at the yard.”

Capt Yildirim said MarineLINE’s robust performance qualities helped it win the deal.

“MarineLINE can protect cargo tanks from more IMO approved chemicals than any other coating in the world covering thousands of aggressive chemicals,” he said. “Critically, this enables operators to carry a wide variety of different cargos frequently without risk of cross contamination.

“We very much look forward to working with Proman Stena Bulk on the full lifecycle of the coating from application to maintenance.”

APC reports it now accounts for more than 12% of the global cargo tank coating market with more than 700 vessels coated worldwide. Exports are underpinning APC’s growth with key markets including China, the Gulf, Croatia and Turkey.

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