Podcast: Beyond Antifouling — How Coatings Drive Efficiency and Sustainability
In this episode of Future Bound, learn how coating technology has evolved to meet rising demands on performance, sustainability, and asset longevity. Drawing on a long-standing collaboration between Hempel and Klaveness, the conversation explores how silicone-based coatings move from lab to vessel, and what it takes to scale them in a conservative industry.
Discussion points include:
Why hull coatings matter more than ever for fuel efficiency, emissions reduction, and long-term asset performance.
How to balance energy efficiency with environmental impact, including biocides, microplastics, and biodiversity considerations.
What it takes to introduce new coating technologies in a conservative industry, from shipyards to regulators.
How collaboration with KCC goes beyond hull coatings, addressing the unique demands of specialized cargo holds carrying both wet and dry cargoes.
How data, AI, and new application technologies are changing the way coatings are developed, tested, and applied.
What coating innovation means for KCC’s strategy: long-term ownership, specialized vessels, and operating an efficient fleet over decades.