Marine Coatings Case Studies

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• Case study | SIGMASHIELD 420 & 460, SIGMADUR 520, SIGMAZINC 102

  Utgrunden offshore wind farm, Baltic Sea

  PPG's coating solution is still effective and intact after two decades in service. PPG supplied protective coating systems for each area of the structure, which were applied during modular construction in Denmark.

• Case study | SIGMASHIELD 880 XS | Webb Dock, Port of Melbourne, Australia

  Webb Dock, Port of Melbourne, Australia

  The key challenges for this project were achieving greater abrasion resistance and protection and reducing project time. We offered a reliable system, with ultra-high-build film thickness and excellent abrasion resistance, fulfilling the customer's immediate and long-term objectives for the project.

• Case study | SIGMAGLIDE 1290, SIGMA NEXEON 710 | OHT vessel, Songa Shipmanagement

  OHT vessel, Songa Shipmanagement

  PPG completed a thorough analysis of this customer's requirements before selecting the the PPG 'Hybrid' system to solve fouling issues for these specialist heavy lift vessels. The dry docking had a very short lead time of under 14 days.

• Case study | SIGMACOVER 380

  Dry bulk carrier, Carisbrooke Shipping

  This PPG coating system demonstrated outstanding protection result for water ballast tanks at long-term inspection. PPG has a long- standing relationship with Carisbrooke Shipping having delivered coatings to the company's new-building vessels constructed in a number of countries.

• Case study | SIGMADUR ONE | Multipurpose vessel, Wagenborg Shipping

  Multipurpose vessel, Wagenborg Shipping

  Wagenborg Shipping was looking for a coating system for their L-series vessels. The main requirement was that the system should be easier to apply for onboard staff. PPG proposed the PPG SIGMADUR ONE single-pack finish coat to reduce the coating process complexity and make it easy for the crew to apply the coating and simplify stock control. Since the application of the PPG SIGMADUR ONE system, Wagenborg has seen much improved results in maintaining their vessels.

• Case study | SIGMAPRIME 700

  Bulk carrier, Chandris Hellas

  This high-performance silyl acrylate antifouling system was chosen to keep the ship's hull free from fouling, with the product's silyl-acrylate polymer technology contributing positively to the hydrodynamics of the hull by reducing frictional drag and the amount of fuel consumed.

• Case study | SIGMASHIELD 1200

  Ice-going vessles, Wagenborg Shipping

  These B-Class vessels operate between multiple countries to a tight schedule with very limited maintenance time. They also face severe ice conditions in winter, so the hulls need excellent, long-lasting protection to ensure reliable, economical performance levels.

• Case study | SIGMADUR ONE | Freight passenger carrier, Stena Line

  Freight passenger carrier, Stena Line

  This one finish coat reduced the coating process complexity and made it easy for the crew to apply and simplify stock control. This is an ideal, user-friendly, heavy-duty finish coating to support crew members during onboard maintenance.

• Case study | SIGMASHIELD 880 | ZPMC steel fabrication, China

  ZPMC steel fabrication, China

  The PPG SIGMASHIELD 880 coating was selected because of its ease of application, fast-drying capability and ultimate performance, including excellent corrosion- and seawater resistance.

• Case study | SIGMASHIELD 880 | Thermoelectric plant, China

  Thermoelectric plant, China

  The PPG SIGMASHIELD 880 coating's superior water immersion resistance and abrasion resistance makes it the ideal product to protect both the interior and exterior of the large Changshan water circulating pipes.

• Case study | SIGMASHIELD 880 | Pertamina Refinery Unit IV, Indonesia

  Pertamina Refinery Unit IV, Indonesia

  PPG SIGMASHIELD 880 enhances productivity while protecting jetty. This coating was selected because of its abrasion- and corrosion resistant performance, easy application characteristics and its ability to be rapidly immersed into splash and tidal zones.

• Case study | SIGMASHIELD 880 | Pertamina Refinery Unit V, Indonesia

  Pertamina Refinery Unit V, Indonesia

  The tight spaces and convoluted geometry of the Petramina fender structure required a coating that could be applied with ease and also reduce the time interval to recoating. PPG SIGMASHIELD 880 coating was selected because of its abrasion-, corrosion- and seawater resistance, its faster drying time and its high film thickness in a single coat.

• Case study | PPG PHENGUARD | Maximum resistance to agressive cargoes, d'Amico tankers

  Maximum resistance to agressive cargoes, d'Amico tankers

  Over the past 30 years, this system has consistently given ship owners the ability to carry an exceptionally wide range of cargoes, including highly aggressive loads such as methanol, EDC and fatty acids. It is also resistant to hot water.

• Case study | SIGMACARE PLUS | Onboard maintenance system, Stena Line

  Onboard maintenance system, Stena Line

  PPG completed a thorough analysis of this customer's requirements before selecting the the PPG 'Hybrid' system to solve fouling issues for these specialist heavy lift vessels. The dry docking had a very short lead time of under 14 days.

• Case study | SIGMAPRIME | Container ship, Claus-Peter Offen

  Container ship, Claus-Peter Offen

  Demonstrating excellent protection results after 10 years of service, this coating solution played a crucial factor in extending the service life of these ballast tanks. The applied system had to cope with a wide range of aggressive conditions including wet/dry seawater cycling.

• Case study | SIGMASHIELD 1200 | Ice-going Ro-Ro container vessel, Bore

  Ice-going Ro-Ro container vessel, Bore

  Providing the ultimate protection for vessels operating in extreme ice-going conditions. This coating is based on a very hard filler composition, providing excellent anti-abrasion properties, and on a highly cross-linked phenolic epoxy technology, further extending the service life of the coating.

• Case study | SIGMASHIELD 1090 & 1200 | Hopper dredger, Boskalis

  Hopper dredger, Boskalis

  Providing a highly resilient protective system for high-impact- and abrasive cargo operations. After 2 years of extensive testing, PPG SIGMASHIELD was proven as the product that would provide the most durable coating solution for Boskalis cargo holds.

• Case study | SIGMASHIELD 1200 | Offshore support vessels, Caspian Offshore

  Offshore support vessels, Caspian Offshore

  PPG provided the ideal solution for these ice-going vessels offering easy application, maximum abrasion resistance, and damage propagation control. This proven, durable coating has a well established, global track record in protecting ice-going vessels operating in such potentially destructive situations.

• Case study | SIGMA SAILADVANCE RX

  Bulk carrier, Raffles Technical Services

  Raffles Technical Services needed an efficient, long lasting antifouling solution for a Kamsarmax build carrier that operates worldwide in aggressive fouling areas with extended idle days. The solution was PPG SIGMA SAILADVANCE RX which provided an advanced low-friction, self-lubricating antifouling solution to meet the customer's needs.

• Case study | SIGMASHIELD 880 | Jiangsu Offshore wind farm, China

  Jiangsu Offshore wind farm, China

  This offshore wind farm in Jiangsu, China, partnered with PPG to find a coatings system that delivers ultimate abrasion protection for extreme conditions. The PPG SIGMASHIELD 880 abrasion-resistant epoxy coating delivers ultimate abrasion protection for extended asset lifetime. Our innovative solutions helped Jiangsu Luneng realize the project requirements and achieve completion in a shorter time frame.

• Case study | SIGMACOVER 850 | Padma bridge, Bangladesh

  Padma bridge, Bangladesh

  Our systems enabled us to save project time in order to meet the customer’s tight deadline. The customer benefited from increased efficiency during application despite the structure’s complexity. Our proposal incorporated systems for both the girdle interior and exterior.

• Case study | PSX 700

  Missouri River Bridge, USA

  PPG ensured cost efficiency on a high profile project with excellent gloss retention and abrasion resistance systems. Saffo Contractors were looking for ways to expedite the schedule and still deliver a quality job and knew PPG would have the right solutions. The contractors were particularly impressed with the level of technical support they received at every stage of the project.

• Case study | NOVAGUARD 840

  Poquonock water pollution control facility, USA

  PPG's Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Gas System was used to protect Poquonock Water Pollution Control Facility. The PPG system was used to coat underground bare concrete influent channels that were very rough and had been exposed to H2S gas for some time. The solution was a combination of AMERLOCK^® Sealer, AMERCOAT^® 100A and NOVAGUARD^® 840. This job was completed within a week and the channels were back in service in a reasonable amount of time.

• Case study | SIGMAGLIDE 1290 | Fast ferry, Majestic Fast Ferry

  Fast ferry, Majestic Fast Ferry

  Majestic Fast Ferry was looking for a coating solution that would provide proven energy savings and speed improvements and, importantly, last longer than the previous competitor’s silicone antifouling.

• Case study | PPG PHENGUARD, SIGMASHIELD 460 | Ice-going tankers, TB Marine

  Ice-going tankers, TB Marine

  Four Chemical/Oil Tankers operate in ice-going areas and needed a robust protective coating with excellent abrasion- and impact resistance on the bow area. The vessels also required a tank coating system with optimal resistance for a wide range of cargoes.

• Case study | SIGMAGLIDE 1290, SIGMADUR 1800 | Reefers, Cosiarma S.p.A.

  Reefers, Cosiarma S.p.A.

  Cosiarma was looking for a solution for four of its refrigated cargo ships. Each of the reefers had suffered extensive damage to the bow area an boottop, along with discoloration of the company's distinctive red color. In addition they wanted a clean hull for a full docking period.

• Case study | PSX 700

  Foxwoods Casino water sphere, USA

  Located in southeastern Connecticut, the Foxwoods Casino Water Sphere is a source of drinking water and community price for its owner, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. Over time, the harsh New England climate had taken a toll on this landmark. Its 6,000 square feet of interior and exterior surface had deteriorated badly. Everything needed to be repainted, including the Nation's logo on its side.

• Case study | SIGMASHIELD 880 | Jiangsu Offshore wind farm, China

  Jiangsu Offshore wind farm, China

  The PPG SIGMASHIELD 880 system provided outstanding application performance and excellent abrasion- and weather resistance. The fast-drying rate enabled it to be handled and transported within a short time to keep up the project schedule.

• Case study | SIGMAGLIDE 1290 | RoPax Ferry, Scandlines

  RoPax Ferry, Scandlines

  Scandlines decided to upgrade the hull coating on the 142-meter RoPax M/V Deutschland to the 100% pure silicone fouling release coating PPG SIGMAGLIDE 1290. The customer needs included a biocide-free coating to support the company’s environmental objectives and to increase the vessel’s energy efficiency by reducing power.

• Case study | SIGMASHIELD 1200 | Ice-going vessels, Boris Sokolov

  Ice-going vessels, Boris Sokolov

  PPG recommended the PPG SIGMASHIELD 1200 coating for optimal hull protection and the PPG SIGMAGUARD 720 pure epoxy tank coating for good resistance against a wide range of chemicals.

• Case study | SIGMAGLIDE 2390 | Trito Navigator, ForestWave Navigation

  Trito Navigator, ForestWave Navigation

  ForestWave Navigation was looking for a biocide-free hull coating that can help save power consumption, reduce CO2 emissions and is also suitable for an application method providing sustainability benefits. PPG SIGMAGLIDE^® 2390 silicone-based, biocide-free fouling release applied by electrostatic application to the hull.