VIDEO: Gtechniq’s MD talks smart science and ceramic coatings
Smart surface science is unpicked in this brief interview with Gtechniq’s MD Rob Earle at Palma 2024. The company...
Antifoul and coatings
New technical centre at Conwy Marina
Boat maintenance company boatcare has launched a new technical centre at Conwy Marina. The centre represents a £600,000 investment...
In Focus: Regulations, technologies and sustainability in the marine coatings industry
In the maritime industry, the interplay between regulations, technologies and sustainability is crucial, particularly when it comes to selecting...
In Focus: Biocide-free coatings proven suitable for leisure craft, says Hempel
According to Santiago Arias, head of product sustainability at Hempel, it’s time boat owners were encouraged to explore alternatives...
Mystery of orca behaviour continues as Cruising Association pleads for data
It’s been a year of numbers. Orca have sunk two boats, memberships to orca Facebook groups have rocketed past...
In Focus: High-frequency robot cleaning is game changer, says Hullbot
With sustainability a growing focus for many operators, Hullbot (a Sydney-based robot start-up) says many customers are now ready...
Hempel expands in US and Canada through SeaWide agreement
Yacht coating solutions specialist Hempel is expanding its presence and distribution capabilities throughout the U.S. and Canada, following a...
Cruising Association releases new research library on orca interactions
The Cruising Association has created an online research library to document reports of orca interactions gathered from skippers worldwide....
Propspeed gets Type Approval
The Propspeed foul-release coating system has received Type Approval from Bureau Veritas. Marine materials and equipment certification is the...
Line-up announced for the International Antifouling Conference 2023
I-Tech AB, developers of the antifouling biotechnology, Selektope; and the Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) have confirmed the lineup...
In Focus: Boat maintenance important for new owner safety
When boaters think of marine safety, their first thoughts often run to lifejackets, liferafts and flares, says Sarah Wallbank,...
