USA-based Advanced Polymer Coatings (stand L11) has seen a high take up of its patented high-performance tank coating system MarineLine® over the past 15 years. SInce its first commercial application to a chemical cargo ship in 1994, more than 350 chemical tankers have utilised the MarineLine® coating system to carry thousands of different types of aggressive chemicals including the full range of IMO chemicals.

"Many benefits separate MarineLine® from other types of coatings and also from stainless steel tanks, including ease of cleaning, assurance of high cargo purity, and flexibility to carry many different types of cargos," an APC spokesperson told the Sea Asia Show Daily, adding that the coating was based on polymer technology that the company had pioneered for a number of space-age applications. "The market continues to expand as more ship owners and chemical producers in the industry realise the high performance and versatility of this protective coating for handling hazardous cargos."

APC will share its stand with its subsidiary, Triton 3T, a company exclusively dedicated to production of the specialty spray applicator of MarineLine®. The Triton 3T team of application specialists ensure that the coating is properly applied and then heat cured to exacting specifications in order to reach its peak effectiveness.

Shipowners that use the team for their coating application are guaranteed peace of mind for their purchase as they receive a unique five-year insurance warranty that covers the performance of MarineLine®.