With the aim to comply with the new regulations for shipping emissions KCC a leading marine coating producer has introduced the next generation foul release coatings that integrate cutting edge technology enhancing the efficiency of ship operations.
In this framework Technava one of the greatest commercial agencies that represents first class manufacturers covering a wide range of marine equipment in Greek shipping organized in co-operation with KCC a technical seminar with the topic: “Innovations in Marine Paints for Enhanced Energy Efficiency and Performance Optimization".
The event took place at the “Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center” Athens “Lighthouse”.
Technical presentations were delivered by industry specialists.
Mr. D. G. Choi / Senior Vice President, Marine Coatings opened the seminar and welcomed the distinguished guests.
Mr. Y.S. Lee / Senior R&D Manager Anti-Fouling presented Egis ELF II a Silyl Methacrylate antifouling coating which offers Extremely-Low Frictional Resistance and Optimized Biocides Release. It is worthwhile to mention that EgisELF II offers excellent anti fouling protection up
to 90 months, linear polishing pattern by application of specific polymer containing silyl methacrylate and hull performance guarantee.
Mr. T.G. Nam / Senior Vice President, R&D Center referred to the MetaCruise NS which is a State of the art Biocide Release Silicone for maximum energy efficiency and exceptional long-term antifouling performance.
Mr. T.G. Nam / Senior Vice President, R&D Center described the EcoFriendly Marine Coatings which are the next generation of KCC’s ecofriendly range of marine coatings to comply with the latest environmental requirements.
Mr. K.J. Kang / General Manager, Coating System Design spoke about the Fouling Management System (FMS) an innovative tool to maximize vessels’ CII rating and minimize speed loss in view of EEXI requirements.
The topic of KCC Marine Coatings in Greece was presented by Mr. Danny Ryu / Deputy General Manager, Marine Coating Sales.
He also focused on KCC’s newbuilding projects and repairs including 300 Greek new building vessels and 849 ships in dry docking the latest 10 years that have applied the products of KCC.
There is also a sharp increase for AFCs
The closing remarks of the seminar were made by Mrs. Stella Tomazos / Managing Director, Technava S.A.
Mrs Tomazos told that Technava is proud for the 10-year partnership with KCC.
The company has a 50year experience on marine coatings and is the basic provider of Hyundai shipyards controlling a share market of around 60%.
KCC has a huge turnover of $4,7 billion, invests a great amount in R&D and is listed in the Korean Stock Exchange.
Finally Mrs Tomazou outlined that KCC has a continuous presence in the Greek shipping market and Technava promotes the new products of KCC responding to the new requirements of shipping.
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