Steelpaint coating selected for Meyer Werft drydock refurbishment

A refurbishment programme at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, will see 7,600m² of drydock sheet pile walls recoated using Steelpaint’s Stelpant system. The work is being carried out by industrial contractor Tecton Service at the yard’s 200x38m uncovered drydock used for shiprepair.
The project involves removal of existing coatings, last applied in 2009, using abrasive blasting to Sa 2½, followed by application of a two-layer system comprising a Stelpant PU-Zinc primer and PU-Combination 500 topcoat. The coating is designed to protect steel sheet piles exposed to saltwater, moisture, and mechanical wear.
“Refurbishing installed sheet pile structures presents a number of challenges,” said Nils Baumfalk, Key Account manager at Steelpaint. “The geometry of sheet piles makes it more difficult to achieve consistent coating coverage compared with flat steel structures.
“But our Stelpant technology combines strong adhesion with active corrosion protection, essential to ensuring a long service life in harsh marine environments. Outside weather conditions do not usually delay application.”
The PU-Zinc primer delivers cathodic protection through its zinc content, while the topcoat provides a high-build barrier against impact and environmental exposure.
Frank Müller, director at Steelpaint, said maintaining sheet pile integrity is critical for safe drydocking operations. He added, “Returning to Meyer Werft after more than ten years is a strong indication that our coating systems have delivered.”