Newbuilt bulker to be 1st ship to use silicon anti-fouling paint

When completed, the new vessel will sail under a long-term charter with Doun Kisen Co., Ltd.

This new fluoropolymer foul release coating, called “Intersleek900,” was developed by International Paint Ltd. Fouling is said to be easy to remove thanks to superior smoothness because the paint reduces surface roughness. This is different from normal self-polishing type paints work by gradually transferring of the paint containing the antifouling agent. Improved water repellency is to make it more difficult for marine organisms to adhere to the hull. It does not contain anti-fouling agents such as cuprous oxide.

MOL has promoted the Senpaku ISHIN project which includes initiatives that will make significant contributions to environmental protection as quickly as possible by reducing CO2 emissions using practical, currently available technologies. It is one of its environmental strategies in the midterm management plan GEAR UP! MOL. The company has taken a proactive approach to introduction of various technologies that contribute to reduction of the environmental burden.