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The Case Study of Foul Release Coating Application & Its Key Issues for Shipbuilding Industries

Eco-friendly technologies are already on the rise in most marine and offshore industries. Ship owners, shipbuilders and paint manufacturers have seriously considered reduction of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) and CO2 emission. Also, IMO (International Maritime Organization) has enacted new regulations through MEPC (Marine Environment Protective Committee) 63 in 2011. 

Product Number: 41214-812-SG
Author: Sang Ki Chi, Seung Hyun Kim, Byung Wan Kim
Publication Date: 2014
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Eco-friendly technologies are already on the rise in most marine and offshore industries. Ship owners, shipbuilders and paint manufacturers have seriously considered reduction of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) and CO2 emission. Also, IMO (International Maritime Organization) has enacted new regulations through MEPC (Marine Environment Protective Committee) 63 in 2011. Accordingly, shipbuilders should design vessels based on the EEDI (Energy Efficiency Design Index) and ship owners should incorporate SEEMP (Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan) regulations beginning January 2013. On the other hand, efficiency of the vessel is a very important issue because it is very closely associated with cost too. Regarding all of these issues, many ship owners prefer using silicone FRC (Foul Release Coating) commonly called “Silicone paint” to reduce maintenance costs and meet environmental restrictions. However, this material needs a different application method compared with a conventional SPC (Self Polishing Copolymer) Anti-Fouling coating. Consequently, shipbuilders are concerned with FRC application not only during construction but also after delivery. This is due to the workability of the material, and safety protection, overspray contamination with silicone-based material and slippage issues etc. In this study, we have investigated several potential defects and suggested troubleshooting with an effective plan for dealing with FRC, applied in the field.

Eco-friendly technologies are already on the rise in most marine and offshore industries. Ship owners, shipbuilders and paint manufacturers have seriously considered reduction of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) and CO2 emission. Also, IMO (International Maritime Organization) has enacted new regulations through MEPC (Marine Environment Protective Committee) 63 in 2011. Accordingly, shipbuilders should design vessels based on the EEDI (Energy Efficiency Design Index) and ship owners should incorporate SEEMP (Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan) regulations beginning January 2013. On the other hand, efficiency of the vessel is a very important issue because it is very closely associated with cost too. Regarding all of these issues, many ship owners prefer using silicone FRC (Foul Release Coating) commonly called “Silicone paint” to reduce maintenance costs and meet environmental restrictions. However, this material needs a different application method compared with a conventional SPC (Self Polishing Copolymer) Anti-Fouling coating. Consequently, shipbuilders are concerned with FRC application not only during construction but also after delivery. This is due to the workability of the material, and safety protection, overspray contamination with silicone-based material and slippage issues etc. In this study, we have investigated several potential defects and suggested troubleshooting with an effective plan for dealing with FRC, applied in the field.

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