Marine Coatings Webinar Week
27 October 2025 - 31 October 2025
09:00 - 10:00
GMT - ONLINE
Be sure to join us for Marine Coatings Webinar Week.
Beginning Monday 27 October, Riviera will be holding a three-day series of webinars focused on the latest developments in marine hull coatings for decarbonisation, regulatory compliance, and digital performance management. Each webinar is technically focused, meticulously researched, and addresses key challenges and opportunities facing vessel operators and industry stakeholders.
Our webinar is designed to strike the right balance between the transmission of key information and interaction with the expert panel assembled. Those who register will also receive copies of webinar materials after the event. Our discussion is focused, covers the advertised subjects, and delivers actionable insights to registrants.
Registration is free; please sign up below.
To guarantee a position on one of the webinar panels, as a premium partner or sponsored presenter and panellist, please contact Tom Kenny. A number of positions are made available throughout our webinar weeks for our commercial partners on a first come, first served basis.
Please join us for any or all of the following:
Hull coatings for decarbonisation: current solutions, compliance challenges, and next stepsDate: Monday 27 October - Time: 09:00 - 10:00 GMT |
With IMO and EU ETS regulations intensifying, marine hull coatings are under scrutiny for their role in improving vessel efficiency and reducing emissions. This webinar will provide a technical and operational review of the latest coating technologies, compliance hurdles, and actionable strategies for fleet operators.
Join us as we discuss
- Current market adoption of low-friction and advanced antifouling coatings for fuel and emission reduction
- Key compliance challenges with IMO 2025 and EU ETS requirements for hull performance documentation
- Integration of hull coating selection into vessel optimisation and drydock planning
- Barriers to implementation: cost, supply chain constraints, and application downtime
- Required actions for operators: performance monitoring and data-driven maintenance scheduling
- Timeline for regulatory milestones and technology upgrades through 2027.
Panellists:
Carsten Manniche, Head of Marine Projects, Navigator Gas
Nikolaj Malmberg, Head of Global Business Development – Marine, Hempel
Habibe Escobar, Global Category Manager – Hull Performance, Jotun
Jon Magnus Skaret, Global Category Manager, Hull Performance, Jotun
Sponsored by:
Biofouling management and biocide-free coatings: regulatory pressures and practical adoptionDate: Wednesday 29 October - Time: 14:00 - 15:00 GMT |
As global regulations limit biocide use and demand better biofouling control, operators must navigate new coating technologies and operational protocols. This webinar will address the current state of biocide-free solutions, regulatory shifts, and the operational realities of transitioning away from traditional antifoulants.
Join us as we discuss
- Overview of regulatory changes impacting biocidal antifouling coatings and biofouling management
- Effectiveness and limitations of enzyme-based and biocide-free coatings in commercial fleets
- Integration challenges with existing maintenance routines and vessel types
- Cost implications and lifecycle analysis for new coating solutions
- Actions required for compliance: inspection, documentation, and crew training
- Timeline for adoption in response to IMO and regional biofouling regulations
Panellists:
Philippos Sfiris, Head of Market Strategy & Vessel Performance, GIT Coatings
Terry Greenfield, Principal Consultant, Consulex
Markus Hoffmann, Technical Director, I-Tech AB
Sponsored by:
Webinar details:
A confirmation email will be sent after registration. A reminder will be sent with your access details no later than 72 hours before the events date and a further reminder will be sent 1 hour before the webinar is due to begin.
- During the webinar the identity of the attendees is confidential
- All attendees join the webinar with their microphone off
- We encourage questions to be sent during the webinar, the Moderator will raise these to the expert presenters
- A recording of the Webinar will be accessible at www.rivieramm.com/webinar-library following the live event taking place.
