Sustainability Marine Coatings | Biocide Free

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY LIES AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO

Nippon Paint Marine Coatings is committed to sustainable product stewardship, ensuring that all health, safety and environmental (HSE) aspects of a new product or solution are considered throughout the design, from conception to its launch to market.

We always consider global regulations in our R&D processes, making sure that the raw materials and processes used in our coatings are compliant with rules on issues such as VOC reduction, biocide product regulation, biofouling management and the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants.

Protecting our oceans

The shipping industry is rapidly transforming to reduce its emissions and meet its decarbonisation targets. Advanced clean technologies like Nippon Paint Marine’s antifouling coatings play a significant role in reducing drag and fuel consumption.

Our market leading antifouling and biocide free SPC coatings can also help to minimise the potential for the translocation of invasive species, which can have a significant and negative impact on oceanic eco-systems.

We were early pioneers on marine pollution issues earlier and developed a tin-free hydrolytic antifouling paint in 1990.

Nippon Paint Marine is certified to ISO 14001, which validates our environmental management system against global standards.

AQUATERRAS

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We believe that helping mitigate global environmental impacts through the effective use of resources, such as water, energy, and raw materials, and the prevention of environmental pollution are indispensable actions to ensure the sustainability of companies. With this belief, we will advance various initiatives and also build a sustainable business by actively deploying innovative technologies.

Our Commitment to Sustainable Shipping

The drive for increased sustainability in the shipping industry is accelerating rapidly; and at a pace that must be maintained to meet decarbonisation targets. While the industry waits for the development and widespread uptake of costly low and zero carbon fuels, the need to immediately reduce carbon emissions by implementing clean technologies to increase vessel and fleet operational efficiencies has never been more important.

With over 140 years of experience in developing market leading marine coating technologies, Nippon Paint Marine is committed to supporting our customers meet these challenges. Through continuous R&D we will bring to market new, proven advanced antifouling and biocide-free solutions that reduce fuel consumption and emissions and protect the global marine ecosystem. And in doing so play a leading role in supporting the transition towards a cleaner, more sustainable and more profitable shipping industry.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE SHIPPING

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

We are committed to the 5 UN Sustainable Development Goals

Focusing on antipollution and safety improvement, Nippon Paint Marine has been working to develop products that are friendly to both people and the environment. We began paying attention to marine pollution issues earlier than most other companies and developed a tin-free hydrolytic antifouling paint in 1990.