Historic tall ship Le Français returns to service after refit
The 47m tall ship Le Français, built in 1948, has been refitted ahead of its 2026 working season, which...
Antifoul and coatings
Latest news on antifoul and coatings in the marine industry, including paint and ceramic coatings for marine vessels. MIN articles look at benefits for boat owners of using antifoul products which have a sustainable agenda. Plus, MIN unpicks the economics for container ships using appropriate antifoul – in terms of reducing fuel.
International introduces Micron 350 antifouling to Asia-Pacific
AkzoNobel is introducing International Micron 350 antifouling to the Asia-Pacific market from September 2026, following its availability in Europe....
Boero bets on Challenger Pro to simplify superyacht coatings
For Boero Yacht Coatings, the newly released Challenger Pro is more than a product refresh. It represents a rethink...
AkzoNobel reports higher Q2 profitability
AkzoNobel has published its results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting higher operating income and an improved adjusted...
Boero goes beyond coatings in battle for superyacht paint market
When a superyacht owner asks for the exact colour of a Bentley, the challenge is not simply matching a...
Inside the Ferrari partnership changing Boero’s yacht coatings
Working alongside Ferrari inevitably attracts attention. But for Boero Yacht Coatings, the real prize isn’t the branding. It’s the...
Nippon Paint offers €7.5bn for AkzoNobel decorative paints unit
Japan’s Nippon Paint Holdings has offered €7.5bn to acquire Dutch rival AkzoNobel’s decorative coatings business. Nippon Paint confirmed the...
Eric Alström appointed group president and CEO of Hempel
Eric Alström will become group president and CEO of Danish coatings manufacturer Hempel on 1 August 2026. He succeeds Michael...
Sherwin-Williams launches Heat-Flex AEB coating to prevent corrosion under insulation
Sherwin-Williams has launched Heat-Flex AEB (Advanced Energy Barrier), a thermal insulative coating designed to prevent corrosion under insulation (CUI)...
AkzoNobel turns to Captain Glenn to drive global yacht coatings campaign
AkzoNobel says it is putting education ahead of traditional product marketing with a new global ambassador campaign that follows...
AkzoNobel shares plummet as Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams offer withdrawn
Nippon Paint Holdings and Sherwin-Williams have issued a joint statement confirming that the companies are no longer pursuing a...
