The Transition to Biocide Free Coatings
Safinah Group’s Carl Barnes considers the evolution of antifouling technologies and how the latest solutions really perform. Controlling fouling on immersed surfaces has been a requirement since ships have been used as a means of transport. Historically,...Meeting the Material and Coatings Challenges Posed by Scrubbers
Due to environmental legislation, exhaust gas scrubbers have and continue to be installed in almost every type of ship, and whilst improving atmospheric emissions they obviously can be detrimental to both the operation and fabric of a ship such as marine systems and...A Shield of Protection: Coatings in the LNG Industry
Carl Barnes details the need for protective coatings to maintain the integrity and value of LNG carriers throughout their trading lifetimes. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is natural gas that has been temporarily converted into a liquid making it easier to store and...Damage Stability Regulations for RO-PAXes
Since before the entry into force of SOLAS2009, on 1st January 2009, amendments were found to be necessary. Hence, over the past decade or so the various elements of Damage Stability Regulations and Explanatory Notes relating to Passenger ships and specifically the...Growth of LNG Bunkering and Associated Design and Operational Considerations
The rapid adoption of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) as the ‘transitory’ marine bunker fuel of choice has prompted the recent emergence of LNG Bunker Vessels (LBV) to service this demand. As a new and complex ship type with specific and unique operational and design...Talk to one of our coatings or engineering experts today on +44 1670 519 900 or email the team at enquiries@safinah-group.com