Nippon Paint Marine’s AQUATERRAS Biocide Free Self-Polishing Coating proves successful in independent study of its effects on marine life
Research by PML Applications Ltd shows that AQUATERRAS produced no negative effects on key marine organisms following simulated in-water hull cleaning. 9th April 2025: Marine coatings leader, Nippon Paint Marine, today announced that results from a recent independent study shows that its AQUATERRAS hull coating had no negative impact on the marine life tested – […]
Carnival coats a 16th vessel with Nippon Paint Marine’s Aquaterras
Carnival Corporation is paying great attention to hydrodynamic efficiency to reach its carbon reduction goals – and using advanced hull coatings, including Nippon Paint Marine’s Aquaterras, is among the multiple steps the cruise giant is taking to achieve that efficiency. Nippon Paint Marine reports that the latest application of Aquaterras was to AIDAdiva, operated by […]
Nippon Paint Marine will be participating in Expomaritt Exposhipping Istanbul 2025
We are excited to announce that Nippon Paint Marine will be participating in Expomaritt Exposhipping Istanbul 2025. We are excited to bring our latest marine industry innovations and developments to this prestigious event. Our experienced team will be on hand to discuss your antifouling, anticorrosion, and hull performance requirements. They will also provide valuable insights […]
Nippon Paint Marine successfully applies industry leading FASTAR solution to over 1000 vessels in just three years since launch
Nippon Paint Marine’s FASTAR product line, offering ultra-low friction with patented hydrogel water-trapping technology, has been applied to more than 1000 vessels to date, supporting the maritime industry’s drive for decarbonisation and increased sustainability MONDAY 08 JULY 2024: Marine coatings leader, Nippon Paint Marine, today announces the successful application of its award-winning FASTAR product line […]
Invitation to POSIDONIA 2024
We are excited to announce that Nippon Paint Marine will be participating in POSIDONIA 2024.We are excited to bring our latest marine industry innovations and developments to this prestigious event. Our knowledgeable team will be available to discuss products like AQUATERRAS, FASTAR, NEOGUARD series and NOA series and to share insights on how our offerings […]
New year, new regulations: How hull coatings can support shipping as its inclusion in the EU ETS puts a price on carbon
The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) has now been extended to cover maritime transport emissions. This topic has been debated for years and now, shipping’s inclusion in the EU ETS from 1 January 2024 is a reality. The EU ETS operates as a ‘cap-and-trade’ system, in which the EU sets a limit on the […]
Bari-Ship 2023
We are pleased to announce that Nippon Paint Marine Coatings will be participating in Bari-Ship 2023. We are thrilled to present our innovations and development in the marine industry, as one of the leading providers of marine coatings and solutions globally. Our team of experts will be available to engage in product discussions of our […]
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings goes Biocide-free with Nippon Paint Marine’s AQUATERRAS
21 Mar 2023: Marine coatings leader Nippon Paint Marine has announced the application of its unique biocide- free self-polishing coating (SPC) AQUATERRAS to RIVIERA, a luxury cruise ship operated by Oceania Cruises, a subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH). This application of Nippon Paint Marine’s award-winning AQUATERRAS product follows pre-pandemic testing on NCLH’s vessels. […]
Seatrade Cruise Global 2023
We are pleased to announce that Nippon Paint Marine (Europe) will be participating in Seatrade Cruise Global 2023. As one of the world’s leading providers of marine coatings and solutions, we are excited to showcase our innovations and developments in the industry. Our team of experts will be on hand to discuss our products―AQUATERRAS, A-LF-Sea, […]
Nippon Paint Marine’s AQUATERRAS offers Carisbrooke Shipping Solutions that Drive Performance
AQUATERRAS was applied as a test to Carisbrooke Shipping’s MV ONEGO ISLE’s vertical sides at Remontowa Shiprepair Yard in late 2022 to test AQUATERRAS’ performance alongside Caribrooke’s standard conventional SPC antifouling coating. AQUATERRAS is the world’s first biocide free self-polishing underwater fouling resistant coating. It was developed incorporating new patented hydrolysis coating technology derived from […]
