Catherine Diamond, Associate Editor08.10.16
Transporting goods by sea has historically been the most widely used form of shipping throughout human history. Though it doesn’t offer the speed of air shipping, it remains the preferred method for larger, heavier goods such as cars. It is also less expensive, less taxing on the environment, and there are virtually no restrictions on destinations. In short, it is nothing less than a driving force behind a functional global economy.
Keeping ships efficient is no small task. Coatings designed for this market are specifically formulated to ensure smooth sailing (pun intended) and as such are used for anti-fouling, anti-corrosion and self-cleaning purposes. Anti-fouling coatings, which are used to protect ships from organisms that can impede performance, have been the most in-demand over the last few years. According to market research firm Transparency Market Research, these coatings are primarily consumed during ship repair and maintenance activities.
In a market study published in October, researchers found that an increase in ship repair and maintenance activities in various regions across the globe is projected to boost the demand for anti-
Keeping ships efficient is no small task. Coatings designed for this market are specifically formulated to ensure smooth sailing (pun intended) and as such are used for anti-fouling, anti-corrosion and self-cleaning purposes. Anti-fouling coatings, which are used to protect ships from organisms that can impede performance, have been the most in-demand over the last few years. According to market research firm Transparency Market Research, these coatings are primarily consumed during ship repair and maintenance activities.
In a market study published in October, researchers found that an increase in ship repair and maintenance activities in various regions across the globe is projected to boost the demand for anti-
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