Advanced Polymer Coatings inks ten tanker deal with Turkey’s Chemfleet

AVON, OHIO, USA, July 7, 2022 –USA-based manufacturer Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) is reinforcing its position as the prime protective tank coating company in Turkey’s maritime sector after signing a major multi-ship deal to recoat ten tankers with Turkish ship management firm Chemfleet.

The deal was struck by APC Global Marine Manager, Captain Onur Yildirim, and Captain Koray Karagoz, APC’s Marine Manager – Turkey. Captain Yildirim said APC now holds 80 percent of the Turkish marine coatings market. 

He said the new contract follows a third special survey of the chemical tanker fleet, which takes place after APC’s MarineLINE tank coating system had been in place for 15 years. He said at this point, the tank coating needs to be recoated to maintain its performance. 

“We are absolutely delighted to win this deal with our long-time customer Chemfleet,” he said. “It shows rather than look for alternatives, the customer is happy with how MarineLINE is performing following 15 years of robust service and dedicated support from our team in Tuzla. We have built an understanding of Chemfleet’s vessels and its requirements, and that same team approach and customer service are key to building strong relationships. It is an exciting project which will see our team apply 45,000 square meters of MarineLINE into the tankers.”.

Captain Yildirim said the Chemfleet deal marks a strong period for APC in Turkey, with a collection of other projects also struck in June to recoat a further eight vessels for a range of Turkish ship owners. In total, the deals will see 18 vessels recoated with MarineLINE. This recoating will follow two new-build deals in Turkey announced in May. The projects will serve two chemical tankers; the 8000 DWT Basaran Bayrak NB 80, a chemical/oil tanker built for the Ceksan shipowner at its Ceksan shipyard in Tuzla, and the 6000 DWT NB 68 Sedat Basak, a tanker built for Atako Shipping and its partner Nakkas Shipping at the Gisan shipyard also in Tuzla applied with MarineLINE. 

“APC has been operating in Turkey since 2001, and we have an experienced and talented team which has coated and repaired 450+ chemical tankers in Turkey,” he said. “Turkey is one of our top export destinations, and the company is on an upward trajectory in the country.”

As APC continues to gain market share, the focus remains solely on chemical tankers, whereas designed, the MarineLINE Tank Coating System adds the most value possible. Attracting interest in shipping companies and charters alike, APC continues to see consistent growth sporting 50+ ships coated in 2021.

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