AkzoNobel opens first yacht paint training centre in Asia-Pacific
AkzoNobel’s yacht coatings division has opened its first Yacht Paint Application Center (YPAC) in the Asia-Pacific region, providing product...
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AkzoNobel to cut 2,000 jobs worldwide
The paint and coatings manufacturer AkzoNobel has confirmed it plans to cut around 2,000 jobs as it attempts to cut...
Monna Lisa gets sustainable coating, thanks to AkzoNobel
International, AkzoNobel’s marine coatings brand, has announced it’s painting over the Monna Lisa. Not, as keen spellers will realise,...
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...
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....
