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The manual discusses coatings from International Paint that are suitable for LNG carriers, including their benefits for corrosion protection, fouling control, and aesthetics. It also provides typical coating schemes for different vessel areas.

The manual discusses Intershield 300, Intersleek 700, Intersleek 900, and Interfine 979 coatings. It provides information on their product features, benefits, and performance.

The manual outlines typical coating schemes for the topsides, trunk deck, sloping sides, domes, and superstructure of LNG carriers.

LNG Carrier Owners Manual

A comprehensive range of
high performance products for
todays LNG carrier operators

Content

Introduction
LNG
International Paint and the LNG Fleet
Worldwide Operations
The Story So Far

Abrasion Resistance and Corrosion Protection


Long Term Corrosion Protection
Proof of Performance
Track Record

Fouling Control
Foul Release Technology
Proof of Performance
Track Record
Cost Benefit Analysis
Newbuilding Application Procedures
Repair Procedures of Mechanical Damage

Cosmetic Finish
Acrylic Polysiloxane Technology
Proof of Performance
Track Record

Product Features, Benefits and Technical Information


Intershield300
Intersleek700
Intersleek900
Interfine979

Typical Schemes by Vessel Area


Further Information

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Introduction

LNG
In recent years, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
has been the focus of considerable interest
as oil prices have risen.
Natural gas is a clean, abundant source of energy, and demand has
increased among electric and gas utilities. Natural gas is only
transported commercially through pipelines, however since it is a gas it
is very voluminous. In its liquid form (LNG), it occupies 1/600th of the
volume of the gas.
The only economically viable method of transporting liquefied natural
gas over long distances is via LNG carriers.
LNG is carried in specially insulated containment tanks aboard purpose
built vessels. It was reported, as of September 1st 2007, the LNG fleet

Photo courtesy of Dubai Drydocks

stood at 241 vessels comprising approx. 29 million metre3 of capacity.


The market differs from other bulk shipping operations in that it
involves a select number of specialised operators / owners.

Schematic of typical moss type LNG carrier

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Introduction

International Paint and the LNG fleet


International Paint has long recognised the benefits of applying a good quality
coating system to vessels at newbuilding. Often, it is the performance of the
coating system in critical vessel areas which maintains the value of the asset
throughout its working life.
Intershield300 - LNG Track Record
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International Paint provides a comprehensive

20

range of high performance products that offer

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the best in service performance for todays


LNG operators.

coating of LNG carriers with over 500 vessel


applications. International Paint understand the
specific needs of the vessel operators.

Newbuilding

14
No. of Vessel

We have a long and successful history in the

M&R

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12
10
8
6
4
2
0
1990- 1996
1995

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
>August

Specific coating needs for LNG operators.

Corrosion control and asset value protection


Fouling control and operating efficiency
Aesthetic and environmental image

Intershield300
in ballast tank

Completed application of
Intershield300 and
Intersleek700

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Introduction

Worldwide Operations
International Paint Ltd. is part of Akzo Nobel. Akzo Nobel is a Fortune Global 500 company
and is listed on both the Euronext Amsterdam and NASDAQ stock exchanges. It is also
included on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes and FTSE4Good Index. Based in the
Netherlands, Akzo Nobel is a multicultural organisation serving customers throughout the world
with human and animal healthcare products, coatings and chemicals. We employ around
62,000 people and conduct our activities in these four segments, with operating subsidiaries
in more than 80 countries. Consolidated revenues for 2006 totalled EUR 13.7 billion.

Vancouver

Bergen
Helsinki
Oslo
St. Petersburg
Gothenburg
Gdynia
Copenhagen
Newcastle
Moscow
Hamburg
London
Sassenheim
Le Harve
Rotterdam
Odessa
Rijeka
Toulouse
Genoa
Bilbao
Istanbul
Rome
Varna
Barcelona
Lisbon
Limassol
Piraeus

Quebec
Winnepeg
Waukegan
Union

San Diego

Houston
Kuwait
Bahrain
Dubai
Dammam

Miami

Jeddah

Mexico City

Bangalore

Maracaibo

Operations in 54 countries
Panama

Manufacturing in 18 locations

Rio de Janeiro
Sau Paulo
Johannesburg
Cape Town

Santiago

Durban

Buenos Aires

Bombay

Anywhere in the world and


everywhere on the ship

Global manufacture
International Paint has 18 production facilities serving marine markets
globally including the site at Felling, UK which in 2004 celebrated
100 years of paint manufacture. All major locations are qualified to
ISO9001:2000.

Delivering the
same quality coatings

Anywhere in the world and everywhere on the ship. The intention is


Vladivostok

that customers must be able to rely on the same high standards of


product development, manufacturing quality, supply and service Seoul

and that requires constant vigilance.

Pusan
Chilseo

Tokyo
Kobe

Suzhou

Providing the
same quality service

Shanghai

Hong Kong
Kaohsiung

All International Paint technical service staff are trained to operate to

Bangkok

common global standards.

Ho Chi Minh

Kuala
Lumpar

Singapore

Our newbuilding and maintenance

Johore

and repair Technical Service


Jakarta

Charters detail exactly our

Port Moresby

commitment to you, anywhere in


the world where a vessel is built

Brisbane

or drydocked.
Perth
Sydney

Auckland

Everywhere on the ship


Dedicated teams of customer and technical service personnel around the world ensure all your technical, commercial and
logistical needs are handled promptly, efficiently and professionally. Our reputation is built upon consistently delivering high
standards of customer service and reliability, worldwide.

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Introduction

The story so far...


International Paint provides a comprehensive range
of high performance products for todays LNG
carrier operators.

Propeller Issue 12
July 2001

With an operational requirement


for the highest levels of corrosion
protection, many operators of
LNG newbuildings have chosen
International Paints Intershield300
for just about every area of
the vessel.

International Paint recognises the


specific requirements of the LNG
carrier market.

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Choosing the correct high


performance protection systems
can help operators maximise
returns on their substantial
investments while ensuring long-term vessel
safety, efficiency and asset value.

Utilising Intershield300
can positively influence
life cycle costs,
structural safety and
vessel asset value.

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Introduction

Propeller Issue 18
January 2005

A critical requirement for LNG carriers is


to arrive at their destination on time.
Loss of speed due to hull and/or
propeller fouling can result in not only
delayed arrival times but also increased engine
wear and fuel consumption. Fouling control is thus
a vital part of vessel operating efficiency but this
has traditionally proved difficult on LNG vessels
with even the best biocide containing antifoulings
succumbing to severe fouling attack.

Revolutionary Foul Release coatings, which rely on


high vessel speed and activity for their efficacy, are
proving themselves to be the ideal
solution for LNG hull and propeller
fouling control.

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Introduction

IP News No 6
April 2005

Qatargas are delighted with the


excellent performance of International
Paints foul release coating system,
Intersleek700.
Mr Chafik Zitouni, Acting/Head of
Technical Shipping for Qatargas said:
In 2001 Qatargas decided
to use Intersleek from
International Paint on their
LNG ships. This followed a review of
alternative TBT-free antifoulings and
Intersleek was selected because it
had both the environmental and long
life performance that we required.
The resulting in service performance
of this innovative product from
International Paint has more than
matched our expectations and it
has now been applied to
7 out of 10 of our
LNG ships.

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Introduction

July 7, 2005
LNG
International Paints recently formed Japan-based subsidiary has won its first
newbuilding contract, to supply coatings for two 75,500 m3 Medmax LNG
ships. The ships, due to be built at the Universal Shipbuilding Corporations
Tsu works in Japan, are scheduled for delivery in 2007 and 2009. Each ship
will be treated with over 150,000 litres of International products, including
Intersleek 300 in the ballast tanks and Intersmooth 465 SPC on the
underwater hull. Once completed, the two LNG carriers will have the largest
cargo loading capacity of their type, says International

Hazardous
Cargo Bulletin
July 2005

International Paints recently formed Japan-based


subsidiary has won its first newbuilding contract, to
supply coatings for two 75,500 m3 Medmax LNG ships.
The ships, due to be built at the Universal Shipbuilding
Corporations Tsu works in Japan, are scheduled for
delivery in 2007 and 2009.

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Introduction

Ship Repair
Newsletter
July 2005

Commenting on this historic first contract,


Denis Thiard, Marine Key Account Manager for
International Paint (France) said:

We have had good working relations


with the Hyproc Shipping Company for
many years. International Paint supplied
products for their fleet maintenance contract three
years ago and when they commissioned these new
vessels in Japan, they wanted to use our products
again. A key element of securing this project was
International Paints global network, especially
important as the vessels will be deployed and
maintained in a different part of the
world to where they were built.

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Introduction

MarineLog.com
September 2005

Mr O.S. Kang, General Manager,


Marine & Protective Coatings,
International Paint (Korea) said:

The success of this


application is seen as a
potential turning point in
overcoming the practical difficulties in
applying silicone based coatings at
newbuilding. Hopefully this application
will herald a new era in
shipbuilding and coating
methodology.

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Introduction

Propeller Issue 19
November 2005

A spokesman for DSME said:

Even though there were


difficulties during the process,
we completed the work
successfully. DSME has strengthened its
competitiveness in LNG newbuildings by
meeting owners requirements
and applying high technology
foul release coatings.

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Introduction

LNG World Shipping


March/April 2007

Intersleek900 has just been


launched and to date
International Paint has coated
one gas carrier with the product - the LPG
tanker BW Captain operated by BW Gas.*
The company is confident that the coating
will be quickly taken up by LNG carrier
operators. So far, the hulls of 28 LNG
carriers have been coated with
International Paints predecessor,
Intersleek700.

* For up to date vessel applications,


refer to track record

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Abrasion Resistance
and Corrosion Protection

Intershield 300

1990

First LNG carrier newbuilding application


in 1994
5 Newbuilding, 5 Maintenance & Repair
applications in 1990-1995

1996

Introduced to LNG carriers in 1990

1994

115 LNG carriers coated with


Intershield300

Abrasion resistant aluminium pure epoxy

Working closely with the worlds major vessel


operators and new construction yards,
International Paint recognised the importance
of high performance corrosion protection for
improved newbuilding productivity and long
term asset protection and in 1988 introduced
Intershield300 - a unique high performance,
light coloured abrasion resistant, aluminium
pure epoxy anticorrosion coating which is

Up to 1996 Intershield300 was applied


to 8 LNG carriers at M&R and
6 at newbuilding

suitable for application over prepared shop


primers.

2000

Almost 20 years after its introduction,


3 LNG carriers M&R applications in 2000
6 LNG carriers newbuilding applications
in 2000

Intershield300 is now firmly established as the


newbuilding industry benchmark for premium
performance, abrasion resistant, corrosion
protection. Also available for use on

7 LNG carriers M&R applications in 2001

maintenance and repair projects, the

2001

Intershield300 in service results, independent


test data, track record and proven cost
benefits speak for themselves.
Up to 2001, 28 M&R applications and
17 newbuilding applications

Intershield300 - is available in the newbuilding


and maintenance and repair sector as an
integral part of an overall corrosion protection

2005

21 LNG carriers M&R applications in 2006


9 LNG carriers newbuilding applications
in 2006

2007

18 LNG carriers M&R applications in 2005


9 LNG carriers newbuilding applications
in 2005

2006

program designed to provide cradle to grave


protection for the ship.
Intershield300 has built an impressive and
unique track record of outstanding corrosion
protection on over 115 LNG carriers
worldwide.*
*

Total track record over 5,600 vessels including LNG,

Chemical Carriers, Bulk Carriers, Oil Tankers, Cruise Liners,


Container Ships

Between 2002 and 2007* Intershield300


was applied to 86 LNG carriers at M&R
and 49 at newbuilding
* up to August 2007

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and Corrosion Protection

The 2006:MSC.215(82) Amendment to SOLAS


regulation ll-1/3-2 and regulation Xll 6.3
Performance Standard for Protective Coatings
(PSPC) for Dedicated Seawater Ballast Tanks of
all types of ships and Double-Side Skin Spaces
of Bulk Carriers is based on coatings
specifications and requirements which are
intended to provide a GOOD target useful
lifetime of 15 years from initial application.
The PSPC is only applicable to vessels at

Long term
corrosion protection
A combination of several factors go towards giving Intershield300 its
unique long term corrosion protection.

Abrasion resistance
High film thickness
Aluminium pigmentation
Edge retention

newbuilding.

Abrasion resistance
The PSPC is applicable for all vessels over
500GT that are contracted on or after 1st of
July 2008, or if there is no contract, the keels of
which are laid on or after 1st January 2009, or

Intershield300 has been shown to exhibit excellent resistance to


abrasion both in service and through laboratory testing. Not all epoxies
however perform to the same high standard.

if delivery is on or after 1st July 2012. However,

To allow direct comparisons between a range of epoxy technologies,

for tankers and bulk carriers contracted on or

International Paint worked closely with the Marine Department at

after 8th December 2006, the requirements for

Newcastle University, England, to develop a test method to compare

the coating system as laid out in the PSPC are

and evaluate coatings under realistic conditions.

applicable immediately under the requirements


of the Common Structural Rules (CSR) that were

Referred to only as Test X9, this unique test accurately simulates in

adopted on the 1st April 2006.

service damage in cargo holds and highlights very clear differences


between so called abrasion resistant coating systems in terms of

International Paint welcomes the introduction of

long term corrosion protection.

a standard that will help increase the service life


of coatings for water ballast tanks and directly
contributes to improved safety of life at sea.

Coatings tested with coal


cargo at 31000 kg m3

18 months seawater
immersion test

With the long, successful and proven in service


performance of Intershield300, we feel confident
we have coating solutions to meet and exceed
the PSPC requirements.

Intershield300

Typical aluminium pure epoxy

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and Corrosion Protection

Low film thickness


Early film breakdown is often attributed to areas of low dry film
thickness (DFT). Intershield300 has been shown to provide
outstanding performance at low film thickness.
Using a very simple but highly indicative test method called a DFT
Ladder, it is possible to compare various coatings long term corrosion
protection performance in a relatively short period of time.
The results give the first indications of the superior long term
anticorrosive properties of Intershield300, properties which are
now backed up by a long and successful in service track record
(>18 years).

Result of 12 months Salt Water Immersion @ 25C

DFT = 150m

Intershield300

DFT = 150m

Pure Epoxy A

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DFT = 150m

Pure Epoxy B

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and Corrosion Protection

High film thickness


Intershield300 is ideally suited to shipyard application on complex
structures, especially water ballast tanks. International Paint
understand that DFTs of three to four times higher than specification
are typically unavoidable on complex areas such as welds and corners.
Common sense may suggest that more is better but this is not the
case with many coating systems. Excessive DFTs can give rise to
stress within the coating which can cause cracking, detachment and
subsequent corrosion.
To demonstrate the performance of Intershield300 under conditions
of high DFT, International Paint developed a realistic ballast tank
* Each system is applied to welded T pieces at 3 times the

cycling test.*

recommended DFT. The test pieces are then cycled in natural

The test clearly shows the resistance of Intershield300 to in service


cracking.

seawater followed by hot and humid atmospheric exposure


and checked at the end of every 2 month cycle for
cracking, detachment and corrosion.

Result of High DFT

No Defects

No Defects
Intershield300

Cracking and Corrosion

Intershield300 In Service

Cracking and Detachment

Pure Epoxy

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Pure Epoxy In Service

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and Corrosion Protection

Aluminium pigmentation

Cross Section Using Optical Microscopy

The aluminium flake pigmented Intershield300 provides outstanding


corrosion protection. The use of the aluminium flake improves the
coating barrier properties and decreases the rate of transport of water
and oxygen through the coating. Similar behaviour can be observed
with other flake like pigments such as glass flake and mica.
However, the real advantage of using aluminium flake instead of glass
flake or mica becomes evident when the coating is damaged and the
steel substrate is exposed. The aluminium pigment reacts with the
hydroxyl ions produced at the cathode in the corrosion cell. This
reduces the pH at the coating steel interface and decreases the rate
of cathodic disbonding. The benefit of using aluminium flake pigmented

Intershield300
Containing Aluminium

epoxy coatings was clearly demonstrated in a study carried out by


SINTEF* in which the cathodic disbondment of aluminium and glass
flake pigmented coatings were compared. The aluminium pigmented
coatings show a large reduction in cathodic disbondment in the long
term test.

Cathodic Disbondment
Pure Epoxy A
Containing Dolomite and Talc

10

Disbonded distance (mm)

Random
blisterng

8
Random initiation of
cathodic disbonding

6
Unpigmented
10% glass flake

20% glass flake


10% aluminium flake

2
0
0

0.5

1.5

Years

Pure Epoxy B
Containing Mica and Talc

* SINTEF Materials Technology Effect the Barrier Pigments on Cathodic Disbondment

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and Corrosion Protection

Edge retention
Intershield300 has excellent edge retention properties and is proven in

Intershield 300

both laboratory testing and on vessels in service.


It has long been accepted that edges in water ballast tanks are
generally the first areas to experience coating breakdown. One of the
known causes of this is the poor edge coverage properties of the
coating. Correctly formulated edge retentive coatings mean that the
same dry film thickness can be achieved on edges as that applied to
flat surfaces.
The IMO has recognised the importance of treating edges and has
made recommendations to the basic coating system requirements of
the updated SOLAS Amendment CH II-1/Reg3.2 by stating that edges

4 years in service

in water ballast tanks are to be treated to a rounded radius of a


minimum of 2mm, or subjected to three pass grinding or at least
equivalent process before painting. Clearly choosing a coating system
with proven edge retention will help provide long term anticorrosive
performance.

9 years in service

12

years in service

Intershield300 has 100% edge retention

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and Corrosion Protection

Intershield 300

Proof of performance
Clearly, all products that claim to be abrasion resistant anticorrosives
are not the same. Only the unique, light coloured, aluminum pure
epoxy formulation of Intershield300 can deliver the very highest levels
of newbuilding productivity and in service performance - proven on
5,600 vessels including 115 LNG carriers to date. Long term asset
protection, maximised operating efficiency, controlled future
maintenance costs and optimised return on investment can all be

3 years in service

realities if Intershield:300 is specified and professionally applied initially


at the new construction stage and then during planned maintenance
throughout the vessels life.

4 years in service

5 years in service

7 years in service

12

Over
years of
proven ballast tank protection

9 years in service
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and Corrosion Protection

Intershield 300

LNG Carrier Track Record

Abrasion resistant aluminium pure epoxy

Newbuilding
Vessel Name

Owner / Operator

Al Khaznah

National Gas

135,496

May 94

Mitsui Engineering - Chiba

Puteri Intan

Misc

130,405

Aug 94

Aker Yards France

YK Sovereign

SK Shipping Co.

127,125

Dec 94

Hyundai Heavy Industries Co.Ltd.

Puteri Delima

Misc

130,405

Jan 95

Aker Yards France

Puteri Nilam

Misc

130,405

Jun 95

Aker Yards France

Puteri Zamrud

Misc

130,405

May 96

Aker Yards France

Puteri Firus

Misc

130,405

May 97

Aker Yards France

Doha***

NYK Shipman PTE

137,354

Jun 99

Mitsubishi HI - Nagasaki

Hanjin Muscat

Hanjin Shipping

138,200

Jun 99

Hanjin H.I. Ulsan

SK Summit

SK Shipping Co.

138,000

Aug 99

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

K. Acacia

Korea Line Corp

138,017

Dec 99

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

SK Supreme

SK Shipping Co.

138,200

Jan 00

Samsung Heavy Industries

Hanjin Sur

Hanjin Shipping

138,333

Jan 00

Hanjin H.I. Ulsan

SK Splendor

SK Shipping Co.

138,375

Apr 00

Samsung Heavy Industries

K. Freesia

Korea Line Corp

135,256

Jun 00

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

Al Jasra***

NYK

137,100

Jul 00

Mitsubishi HI - Nagasaki

Hanjin Ras Laffan***

Hanjin Shipping

138,214

Jul 00

Hanjin H.I. Busan

SK Stellar

SK Shipping Co.

138,375

Dec 00

Samsung Heavy Industries

LNG Rivers

Shell International

137,231

Jun 02

Hyundai Heavy Industries Co.Ltd.

LNG Sokoto

Shell International

137,231

Aug 02

Hyundai Heavy Industries Co.Ltd.

Excalibur

Exmar N.V.

138,200

Oct 02

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

British Trader

BP Shipping

138,000

Nov 02

Samsung Heavy Industries

LNG Bayelsa

Shell Int

137,500

Mar 03

Hyundai Heavy Industries Co.Ltd.

British Innovator

BP Shipping

138,000

Mar 03

Samsung Heavy Industries

British Merchant

BP Shipping

138,000

Jul 03

Samsung Heavy Industries

Excel

Exmar N.V.

138,106

Sep 03

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

SK Sunrise

SK Shipping Co.

138,306

Oct 03

Samsung Heavy Industries

Granatina

Shell International

140,648

Dec 03

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

Fuwairit***

MOL Tankships

138,000

Jan 04

Samsung Heavy Industries

Northwest Swan

Woodside Petrol

138,000

Mar 04

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

***

Size cu.m.

Dock Date

Yard

LNG carriers chartered by Qatargas

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and Corrosion Protection

Intershield 300

LNG Carrier Track Record

Abrasion resistant aluminium pure epoxy

Newbuilding
Vessel Name

Owner / Operator

Maersk Ras Laffan***

AP Moller

138,270

Apr 04

Samsung Heavy Industries

Methane Kari Elin

British Gas PLC

138,209

Jun 04

Samsung Heavy Industries

Galicia Spirit

Teekay, Spain

140,624

Aug 04

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

LNG Akwa Ibom

Shell International

141,038

Nov 04

Hyundai Heavy Industries Co.Ltd.

LNG Rver Orashi

Bergesen D.Y.

145,914

Nov 04

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

Excelsior

Exmar N.V.

138,087

Jan 05

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

Excellence

Exmar N.V.

138,120

May 05

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

LNG Adamawa

Shell International

141,000

Jun 05

Hyundai Heavy Industries Co.Ltd.

LNG Pioneer

Mitsui O.S.K

138,000

Jul 05

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

Maran Gas Asclepius***

Maran Gas

145,822

Jul 05

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

LNG Cross River

Anglo-Eastern

141,000

Sep 05

Hyundai Heavy Industries Co.Ltd.

LNG Enugu

Bergesen D.Y.

145,914

Oct 05

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

Umm Bab***

Maran Gas

145,000

Oct 05

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

Grandis

Shell International

145,700

Jan 06

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

Methane Rita Andrea

British Gas PLC

145,000

Apr 06

Samsung Heavy Industries

Maersk Qatar***

AP Moller

145,130

Apr 06

Samsung Heavy Industries

Methane Jane Elizabeth

British Gas PLC

145,000

Jun 06

Samsung Heavy Industries

LNG River Niger

Anglo-Eastern

141,000

Jun 06

Hyundai Heavy Industries Co.Ltd.

Simaisma***

Maran Gas

145,700

Jul 06

Methane Lydon Volney

British Gas PLC

145,000

Aug 06

Samsung Heavy Industries

Excelerate

Exmar N.V.

138,000

Oct 06

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

Al Marrouna

Teekay

150,000

Oct 06

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

Al Areesh

Teekay

150,000

Jan 07

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

Ejnan

NYK

145,000

Jan 07

Samsung Heavy Industries

***

Size cu.m.

Dock Date

Yard

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

LNG carriers chartered by Qatargas

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and Corrosion Protection

Intershield 300

LNG Carrier Track Record

Abrasion resistant aluminium pure epoxy

Maintenance & Repair


Vessel Name

Owner / Operator

SCF Polar

Unicom Cyprus

71,500

May 90

IHI Marine United Inc.- Yokohama

SCF Arctic

Unicom Cyprus

71,500

May 91

IHI Marine United Inc.- Yokohama

YK Sovereign

SK Shipping Co.

127,125

Dec 94

Hyundai Heavy Industries Co.Ltd.

Ghasha

National Gas

137,514

Apr 95

Mitsui Engineering - Chiba

Mubaraz

National Gas

137,000

Dec 95

Blohm & Voss Ag, Hamburg

Norman Lady

Hoegh Fleet Ser

87,600

Feb 96

Hyundai Mipo Dockyard

Puteri Intan

Misc

130,405

May 96

Mitsubishi HI - Yokohama

Al Hamra

National Gas

137,000

Dec 96

Lisnave

Umm Al Ashtan

National Gas

137,000

May 97

Lisnave

Puteri Delima

Misc

130,405

Jun 97

Mitsubishi HI - Yokohama

Puteri Nilam

Misc

130,405

Oct 97

Mitsubishi HI - Yokohama

Puteri Zamrud

Misc

130,405

Sep 98

Mitsubishi HI - Yokohama

Hanjin Muscat

Hanjin Shipping

138,200

1Mar 99

Doha***

NYK Shipman PTE

137,354

Apr 99

Mitsubishi HI - Nagasaki

Puteri Firus

Misc

130,405

Sep 99

Mitsubishi HI - Yokohama

Hanjin Sur

Hanjin Shipping

138,333

Nov 99

Hanjin H.I. Busan

Hanjin Ras Laffan

Hanjin Shipping

138,214

Apr 00

Hanjin H.I. Busan

Al Jasra***

NYK

137,100

May 00

Mitsubishi Hi - Nagasaki

Northwest Shearwater

BP Australia

127,500

Apr 01

Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corp - Sakaide

Al Wakrah***

Mitsui OSK

137,354

Apr 01

Keppel Benoi Shipyard

SK Summit

SK Shipping Co.

138,375

Sep 01

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

Al Zubarah***

Mitsui OSK

137,573

Sep 01

Keppel Benoi Shipyard

Ramdane Abane

Hyproc

126,130

Oct 01

Brest

Al Khor***

NYK

137,354

Nov 01

Keppel Benoi Shipyard

LNG Abuja

Anglo-Eastern

126,530

Apr 02

Navantia Ferrol

K Acacia

Korea Line Corp

138,017

Jun 02

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

SK Supreme

SK Shipping Co.

138,375

Jul 02

Samsung Heavy Industries

SK Splendor

SK Shipping Co.

138,375

Sep 02

Samsung Heavy Industries

LNG Delta

Shell International

126,540

Oct 02

Brest

LNG Edo

Anglo-Eastern

126,530

Nov 02

Navantia Ferrol

***

Size cu.m.

Dock Date

Yard

Hanjin H.I. Busan

LNG carriers chartered by Qatargas

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Abrasion Resistance
and Corrosion Protection

Intershield 300

LNG Carrier Track Record

Abrasion resistant aluminium pure epoxy

Maintenance & Repair


Vessel Name

Owner / Operator

Broog***

NYK

135,466

May 03

Dubai Drydocks

K Freesia

Korea Line Corp

135,256

Jun 03

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

SK Stellar

SK Shipping Co.

138,375

Jul 03

Hassi R' Mel

Hyproc

40,850

Sep 03

Navantia Ferrol

Laieta

Mar.Del.Norte

40,000

Sep 03

Union Naval Barcelona

Al Khaznah

National Gas

135,496

Oct 03

Dubai Drydocks

Shahamah

National Gas

135,496

Oct 03

Dubai Drydocks

Mraweh

National Gas

137,000

Oct 03

Dubai Drydocks

Zekreet***

Kawasaki Kisen

135,420

Nov 03

Keppel Benoi Shipyard

Al Wajbah***

Mitsui OSK

137,354

May 05

Keppel Benoi Shipyard

British Trader

BP Shipping

138,000

May 05

Dubai Drydocks

Northwest Sandpiper

Alsoc

127,500

May 05

Sembawang Shipyard

LNG Rivers

Shell International

137,231

Sep 05

Brest Drydocks

British Merchant

BP Shipping

138,000

Sep 05

Dubai Drydocks

LNG Sokoto

Shell International

137,231

Sep 05

Brest Drydocks

LNG Enugu

Bergesen D.Y.

145,914

Sep 05

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

Northwest Snipe

Alsoc

127,747

Oct 05

Sembawang Shipyard

LNG Bayelsa

Shell International

137,500

Dec 05

Brest Drydocks

British Innovator

BP Shipping

138,000

Dec 05

Dubai Drydocks

LNG Elba

LNG Shipping

41,000

Jan 06

Cartubi (Trieste)

Fuwairit***

MOL Tankships

138,000

Mar 06

Sembawang Shipyard

Cataluna Spirit

Teekay, Spain

138,000

May 06

Navantia Ferrol

Methane Kari Elin

British Gas PLC

138,270

May 06

Samsung Heavy Industries

Ish

National Gas

137,540

May 06

Dubai Drydocks

Maersk Ras Laffan***

AP Moller

138,270

Jun 06

Blohm & Voss Ag, Hamburg

Hyundai Greenpia

Hyundai Merch.

125,000

Jul 06

Bubuk

Shell International

77,670

Sep 06

Mitsubishi HI - Yokohama

LNG Palmaria

LNG Shipping

41,000

Sep 06

Cartubi (Trieste)

Al Zubarah***

Mitsui OSK

137,573

Oct 06

Dubai

Granatina

Shell International

140,648

Nov 06

Sembawang Shipyard

LNG Port Harcourt

Shell International

122,000

Jan 07

Brest Drydocks

***

Size cu.m.

Dock Date

Yard

Samsung Heavy Industries

Hyundai - Vinashin

LNG carriers chartered by Qatargas

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Fouling Control

The control of fouling is a vital part of vessel operating efficiency. Loss of speed
due to hull and/or propeller fouling can result in not only delayed arrival time,
but also increased engine wear and fuel consumption.
Fouling control has traditionally proven difficult on LNG carriers with
even the best biocide containing antifouling succumbing to severe
fouling attack.
Foul release coatings are proving themselves to be the ideal solution
for LNG hull and propeller fouling control. Not only can they keep
hulls and propellers smooth and free of macro-fouling for extended
in service period of up to 60 months, but in addition, since they do not
use biocides to control fouling, they can be an integral part of an LNG
environmental management plan.

Umm Bab (Maran Gas


Maritime) Intersleek700
applied in 2005.

Propeller efficiency is
maintained with no in water
cleaning required during
the in service period.

Ghasha (National Gas Shipping Co. Ltd.)


Intersleek700 applied in 2006.

Intersleek has an
ultrasmooth, slippery,
easy clean surface.

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Fouling Control

Foul release technology


In 1999, International Paint introduced
Intersleek700, a revolutionary silicone based
foul release coating system specifically
designed for deep sea, high activity scheduled
ships which travel at 15-30 knots.

Intersleek 700

Silicone elastomer foul release coating

Unlike antifoulings, Intersleek700 does not rely on biocides to control


fouling and provides an ultra smooth, slippery, low friction, surface onto
which fouling organisms have difficulty settling. Any organisms which do
settle, normally do so only weakly and can usually be easily removed.
The smoothness of the Intersleek700 system, compared to that of a
typical (biocide containing) Self Polishing Copolymer (SPC) antifouling,
decreases hull friction potentially enhancing fuel efficiency and speed.

Intersleek700

Proof of performance

Self Polishing Copolymer antifouling

Intersleek700 5 years in service

Summary

Having excellent colour retention and being chemically durable means

In comparison to a typical SPC antifouling

there is no film degradation, polishing or other chemical change,

system, Intersleek700 has:

allowing extended dry docking intervals. The unique Intersleek717

4% predicted fuel saving


100 microns Average Hull Roughness
20% smoother than a typical

Linkcoat allows direct application of the Intersleek700 system over


existing biocide containing SPC antifoulings in good condition, without
the need for full blasting.

SPC antifouling coating


The Average Hull Roughness of Intersleek700 has been measured on
full ships and has resulted in a recorded average of 100 microns, this
compares to a typical SPC antifouling roughness of 125 microns.
With proven average fuel savings of 4% and a corresponding reduction
in emissions, Intersleek700 is now firmly established as the industry
benchmark in silicone foul release technology.

Control of maintenance costs


Environmental compliance
Freedom from biocide restrictions
Control of treatment and disposal costs
for wash water/blasting abrasive at
subsequent drydockings

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Fouling Control

LNG Carrier Track Record


Intersleek now has a proven, hugely
successful (full ship) track record of over
200 vessels (including 24 LNG carriers),
several of which have over 60 months
in service performance.
Size cu.m.

Intersleek 700

Silicone elastomer foul release coating

Vessel Name

Owner / Operator

Dock Date

Yard

LNG Delta

Shell International

126,540

Oct 99

Norshipco Berkley

Northwest Shearwater

BP Australia

127,500

Apr 01

Sembawang Shipyard

Al Zubarah***

Mitsui O S K

137,573

Sep 01

Keppel Benoi Shipyard

Al Khor***

Nyk Shipman PTE

137,354

Nov 01

Keppel Benoi Shipyard

Broog***

Nyk Shipman PTE

135,466

May 03

Dubai D/D

Al Wakrah***

Mitsui O S K

137,354

Oct 03

Keppel Benoi Shipyard

Al Khaznah

National Gas

135,496

Oct 03

Dubai D/D

Shahamah

National Gas

135,496

Oct 03

Dubai D/D

Mraweh

National Gas

137,000

Oct 03

Dubai D/D

Zekreet***

Kawasaki Kisen

135,420

Nov 03

Keppel Benoi Shipyard

Doha***

Nyk Shipman PTE

137,354

Apr 04

Keppel Benoi Shipyard

Al Jasra***

Nyk Shipman PTE

137,100

Apr 05

Dubai D/D

Al Wajbah

Mitsui O S K

137,354

May 05

Keppel Benoi Shipyard

British Trader

BP Shipping

138,000

May 05

Dubai D/D

Northwest Sandpiper

Alsoc

127,500

May 05

Sembawang Shipyard

Umm Al Ashtan

National Gas

137,000

May 05

Dubai D/D

Al Hamra

National Gas

137,000

Jul 05

Dubai D/D

British Merchant

BP Shipping

138,000

Sep 05

Dubai D/D

Umm Bab***

Maran Gas

145,700

Oct 05

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

British Innovator

BP Shipping

138,000

Dec 05

Dubai D/D

Ghasha

National Gas

137,514

Apr 06

Dubai D/D

Ish

National Gas

137,540

May 06

Dubai D/D

Maersk Ras Laffan***

AP Moller

138,270

Jun 06

Blohm & Voss Ag, Hamburg

Simaisma***

Maran Gas

145,700

Jul 06

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

Al Marrouna

Teekay

150,000

Oct 06

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

Ejnan

4J-NYK

145,000

Jan 07

Samsung

Al Areesh

Teekay

150,000

Jan 07

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

*** LNG carriers chartered by Qatargas


Note: Qatargas has 3 x 263,000m3 x 266,000m3 LNG carriers new building contracts on hands

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Fouling Control

Intersleek900 is a new, unique patented


fluoropolymer foul release coating.
Fluoropolymer chemistry represents the very
latest advances in foul release technology,
significantly improving upon the performance of
the best silicone based system, Intersleek700.

Fluoropolymer foul release coating

Exceptionally smooth with unprecedented low levels of average hull


roughness combined with excellent foul release capabilities and good
resistance to mechanical damage means that for the very first time, all
vessels above 10 knots can now benefit from foul release technology.
Intersleek900 provides superior performance in comparison
to Intersleek700 on high speed / high activity scheduled ships.
The lower surface roughness, better coefficient of friction and
advanced surface energy characteristics improves fuel efficiency
and reduces slime build-up.

predicted fuel and


emission savings*

Summary
In comparison to a typical SPC antifouling
system, Intersleek900 has:

Intersleek900 LNG carrier

6% predicted fuel and emission savings*


75 microns Average Hull Roughness
40% smoother than a typical SPC
antifouling coating

Control of maintenance costs


Environmental compliance
Freedom from biocide restrictions
Control of treatment and disposal costs
for wash water/blasting abrasive at
* Depending on application and in service conditions.

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Fouling Control

Average hull
roughness decrease

Surface laser profilometry


Intersleek700 vs. Intersleek900

Average Hull Roughness (AHR) is of critical importance. Vessels hulls


need to be as smooth as possible for maximum efficiency. If hull
roughness is allowed to increase, more power is required to push the
vessel through the water more power means more fuel more fuel
means more money and more emissions. Those vessels unable to
increase power to compensate for increased roughness will lose speed
resulting in slower transit times or late arrivals. Operators able to quote
higher speeds during charter contract negotiation may be able to

Intersleek700 ~100 microns

command higher rates.

Intersleek900 has an average hull


roughness of 75 microns and an open
textured surface* reducing the coefficient of
friction by 38% giving a predicted fuel and
emissions saving of 6%

Intersleek900 ~75 microns

* Hull roughness on ships is measured as the


average maximum peak to lowest trough
height. The performance of foul release
systems is not solely a function of AHR but
also of wavelength. Intersleek900 has the
most open texture (compared to SPC
antifouling and Intersleek700) which means
the longest wavelength and lowest AHR
resulting in an exceptionally smooth surface

Note reflections

Foul release

Intersleek900 has excellent

Intersleek900 has been formulated to make it very difficult for fouling

resistance to fouling adhesion

organisms to adhere to the coated surface. The surface energy has


been engineered in such a way that a very unattractive surface is
presented to the fouling organism.
The excellent foul release properties of Intersleek900 means that even
during exceptionally long periods of inactivity, fouling attachment can
be removed by the vessel getting under way.
The better static resistance and improved foul release properties of
Intersleek900 means the product is suitable for use on newbuildings
during fitting out periods.

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Intersleek700

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Fouling Control

Resistance to slime fouling


Certain owners enjoying the benefits of using silicone based Intersleek700
have noticed that slime build-up can occur. Intersleek900 technology has
combined advanced surface energy characteristics and an ultra smooth
surface to reduce slime build-up by 50%.

7 months in-service
Intersleek700

Intersleek900

Intersleek700.
Note less slime on the
Intersleek900 test patch.

Gloss and application


properties

Abrasion
resistance

Intersleek900s unique fluoropolymer technology uses additional

Current Intersleek700 users now know how

hydrogen bonding which dramatically increases the hold-up and sag

tough and flexible the product actually is,

resistance removing the need for double applications and yard

disproving the misconception that silicone

re-working. This simplifies the application and leads to a smoother

coatings are softer and more prone to damage

finish with better appearance. Another advantage of Intersleek900 is

than an SPC antifouling. Intersleek900 has

that is has also been formulated to reduce the amount of overspray

improved abrasion resistance, so ensuring less

generated during application.

damage to vessels in service,

Intersleek900: note dock bottom

Intersleek900: note gloss

Intersleek900
3 months in service.
Note water reflection.
No damage.

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Fouling Control

Track Record

Fluoropolymer foul release coating

Type

Vessel Name

Owner / Operator

Size DWT

Dock Date

Yard

GC

Ikuna

Inco Ships

5,717

Mar 06

Sembawang

Survey

Western Monarch

Geco

2,926

Mar 06

Malta

Survey

Western Pride

Geco

1,649

Jul 06

Neorion

Ferry

Hibiscus

Iwasaki Corp

1,318

Jul 06

Daydong, China

LPG

BW Captain

BW Gas

56,945

Aug 06

Ferry

Southern Express

New Zealand Ferries

500

Sep 06

Bulker

Corona Ace

K-Line

77,447

Oct 06

HuaRun Da Dong, China

Container

NYK Andromeda

NYK-Line

81,819

Jan 07

Subic Bay

Bahrain Asry

Fishing Vessel XS

Vaughan Fisher

300

Feb 07

Naval Vessel

Alta M350

Norwegian Navy

375

Feb 07

Norway

Ro-Ro

La Superba

Grimaldi

18,278

Mar 07

Ente Bacini, Genoa

Fast Ferry

Fastcast Ryde

Wightlink Ltd

478

Apr 07

Husbands, Southampton

Container

Sunny Cedar

Korea Marine Transport Co Ltd

5,939

Apr 07

Daehan, Korea

Container

Shanghai Express

Hapag Lloyd

100,000

Apr 07

HuaRun Da Dong, China

Fast Ferry

Damen Catamaran Damen

Fast Ferry

Our Lady Pamela

Wightlink (UK)

Ro-Ro

Victorine

Europship

Apr 07
312

May 07

Marchwood

9,470

May 07

Arno - Dunkirk

Product Carrier Choapas II

Trans Mari. Mexi.

44,646

May 07

Asmar Talcahuano

Ro-Ro

NYK Fontana

NYK Ship Management

16,602

Jun 07

Unithai

Tanker

Galway Fisher

James Fishers

3,627

Jun 07

A&P Falmouth

Bulker

Antwerpen

SMT Cyprus

41,100

Jun 07

Cosco Zhou Shan

Supply

NB OSV

Trico (Norway)

Jun 07

Norway

Container

MSC Rebecca

MSC ShipManagement

56,884

Jun 07

Cosco Zhou Shan

1,590

Jun 07

Lisnave, Portugal

Fishing Vessel Cosmos Kim

Don Won Industries

Container

NB208

A P Mller

158,000

Jul 07

Odense Steel Shipyard

LPG

Happy Bee

Hanseatic

7,245

Jul 07

Gdansk Shiprepair, Poland

Bulker

Tsuru

SMT Cyprus

38,680

Jul 07

Cosco Zhou Shan

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Fouling Control

Track Record

Fluoropolymer foul release coating

Type

Vessel Name

Owner / Operator

Container

Elly Maersk

AP Moller

Container

RJ Pfeiffer

Container

Size DWT

Dock Date

Yard

158,000

Jul 07

Odense Steel Shipyard

Matsen

28,555

Jul 07

Cosco DL

Monoa

Matsen

31,126

Jul 07

Fast Ferry

Fastcat Shanklin

Wightlink (UK)

478

Jul 07

Marchwood Supuay

Fast Ferry

Albayzin

Los Cipreses

3,265

Jul 07

Astillero Rio Santiago

Ro-Ro

Sisler

US Navy

40,000

Jul 07

Tanker

Pembroke Fisher

James Fishers

14,122

Jul 07

A&P Falmouth

ULCC

TI Africa

Overseas Shipping Group

442,500

Jul 07

Dubai Drydocks

Tanker

Solent Fisher

James Fishers

3,627

Aug 07

A&P Falmouth

Tanker

Prem Pride

Mercator

105,000

Aug 07

Dubai Drydocks

Bulker

Heron

SMT Cyprus

38,635

Sep 07

Cosco Zhou Shan

Container

KMTC Hong Kong

Korea Marine

21,227

Sep 07

HuaRun Da Dong, China

Container

Newbuilding L209

AP Moller

158,000

Sep 07

Odense Steel Shipyard

LNG

Excellence

Exmar

76,500

Sep 07

Dubai Drydocks

LNG

Excalibur

Exmar

76,500

Sep 07

Lisnave, Portugal

PCC

Toledo

Wilhelmsen

20,050

Sep 07

MHI, Japan

Reefer

Platte Reefer

Albafrigo

3,649

Sep 07

Factoria Naval-Marin

Tanker

Grace River

K-Line

49,999

Sep 07

Jurong Shipyard

Tanker

Thames Fisher

James Fishers

4,765

Sep 07

A&P Falmouth

VLCC

Leo Star

Vela

317,000

Sep 07

Bahrain Asry

PCC

Torrels

Wilhelmsen

20,050

Oct 07

MHI, Japan

Tanker

Annuity

James Fisher

3,294

Oct 07

Damen, Holland

Container

MSC Krittika

Dobson Fleet Management

36,200

Oct 07

HUD, Hong Kong

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Fouling Control

Cost benefit analysis for 70,000 dwt LNG carrier


IntersmoothSPC

Intersleek700

Intersleek900

320,000

516,000

755,000

Extra over SPC ($)

196,000

435,000

Fuel saving (%)

4%

6%

140

134.4

131.6

42,000

40,320

39,480

Days trading

310

310

310

Fuel cost pa

13,020,000

12,499,200

12,238,800

Savings pa

520,800

781,200

Fuel savings over 5 years

2,604,000

3,906,000

Nett savings over 5 years

2,408,000

3,471,000

Paint cost ($)

Fuel usage MT / Day


Fuel cost MT / Day

Assumption
1. Activity = 310 days pa
2. Fuel price = $300 / MT

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Fouling Control

Block Stage

Hull Stage

Delivery

Re-docking

Launch

Case 1

Keel Laying

Newbuilding application procedures

PDD

Topside
Scantling
Draft Line
Side Bottom

Light Ship
Draft Line

Side Bottom
Bilge Keel
Flat Bottom

Key

Intershield300
Intergard263
Intersmooth465 SPC
Intersleek717
Intersleek737
Intersleek757

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Block Stage

Hull Stage

Delivery

Re-docking

Launch

Case 2

Keel Laying

Newbuilding application procedures

PDD

Topside
Scantling
Draft Line
Side Bottom

Light Ship
Draft Line

Side Bottom
Bilge Keel
Flat Bottom

Key

Intershield300
Intergard263
Intersmooth465 SPC
Intersleek717
Intersleek737
Intersleek757

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Delivery

Launch

Case 3

Keel Laying

Newbuilding application procedures

Block Stage

Hull Stage

PDD

No application
required
at PPD

Topside

Scantling
Draft Line
Side Bottom

Light Ship
Draft Line

Side Bottom
Bilge Keel
Flat Bottom

Key

Intershield300
Intergard263
Intersmooth465 SPC
Intersleek717
Intersleek737
Intersleek757

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Fouling Control

Delivery

Launch

Case 4

Keel Laying

Newbuilding application procedures

Block Stage

Hull Stage

PDD

No application
required
at PPD

Topside

Scantling
Draft Line
Side Bottom

Light Ship
Draft Line

Side Bottom
Bilge Keel
Flat Bottom

Key

Intershield300
Intergard263
Intersmooth465 SPC
Intersleek717
Intersleek737
Intersleek757

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Fouling Control

Block Stage

Hull Stage

Delivery

Re-docking

Launch

Case 5

Keel Laying

Newbuilding application procedures

PDD

Topside
Scantling
Draft Line
Side Bottom

Light Ship
Draft Line

Side Bottom
Bilge Keel
Flat Bottom

Key

Intershield300
Intergard263
Intersmooth465 SPC
Intersleek717
Intersleek737
Intersleek757

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Foul release repair procedures of mechanical damage


(guide only*) (at drydocking)
1 Area to be repaired

2 Remove complete system


down to steel or primer
by hydroblasting, power
tooling or dry abrasive
blasting, making sure a
straight sharp edge is
achieved (no feathering)

3 Mask off area adjacent


to prepared area using
tape (must be adherent
to Intersleek) and plastic

*Consult International Paint for detailed procedures.

For repair of any mechanical damage at newbuilding, consult International Paint.

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Foul release repair procedures of mechanical damage


(guide only*) (at drydocking)
4 Apply Intershield300
scheme using spray
or roller

5 Apply Intersleek737
tie coat using spray
or roller

6 Remove masking and


apply Intersleek757
finish by spray or roller
with minimal overlapping
of the existing Intersleek
scheme

*Consult International Paint for detailed procedures.

For repair of any mechanical damage at newbuilding, consult International Paint.

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Cosmetic Finish

Acrylic polysiloxane
technology
For the LNG carrier, the condition and
appearance of the topsides, external decks
and superstructure is largely dependent on
the attitude of the operator concerned and
the coating system chosen at newbuilding.
The appearance of the vessel is an important
advertisement for the operator and is often
a good indicator of the general standard of
vessel maintenance and operation.

Interfine 979

Acrylic polysiloxane cosmetic finish


The exposed areas of vessels will be subjected
to a wide range of operational and climatic
conditions:

Mechanical damage
Caused for example by cargo loading and
unloading, fender damage, anchor chain
and cables.

Cosmetic
appearance
Ultra violet light from the sun degrades many
types of cosmetic finishes. These finishes tend
to lose gloss and are chosen for their lower
cost rather than long term durability.

M.V. Al Khor
After application of

Coatings build up

International Paints Foul

Extensive and frequent repairs with inappropriate

Release Coating and Acrylic

coating systems will, with time, lead to coatings

Polysiloxane Coating

build up with a possible loss of system integrity


and potential detachment.

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Cosmetic Finish

Interfine979 inorganic acrylic polysiloxane represents the latest advances in


super durable, high performance cosmetic finish.
Polysiloxane coatings are usually modified in order to improve flexibility,
application properties and appearance. The first generation of

G
HT

Organic
UV

LI

polysiloxane coatings were modified with epoxy resins. Interfine979 is


a second generation polysiloxane coating and is modified with an
acrylic resin.

Interfine979 Test Data


The following graph shows typical values of gloss retention for the same
colour (shade) of different cosmetic finishes subjected to accelerated
(QUV-A) weathering testing over a 60 week period.

The Carbon-Carbon (C-C) bonds within


traditional organic coatings are less
resilient than those found in acrylic
polysiloxanes

100

UV

LI

HT

Inorganic

Accelerated Weathering Test


Interfine979

90

Gloss Retention (%)

80

Epoxy
Polysiloxane

70
60

Si

Si

Typical
Recoatable
Polyurethane

50
40
30
20
10
0
0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

6000

7000

8000

9000

10000

Polysiloxane coatings are significantly


more resistant to UV (sunlight) degradation
which means much improved cosmetic
properties over time in service.

In the 1,000-4,000 hours range, the polyurethane is losing


its gloss whilst interfine979 still exhibits almost 100% gloss
retention.

Note: the above graph is intended to show typical performance


and is indicative only. Exposure test results will differ with
product colour, application method and test location equipment.

Interfine979 has superior


resistance to yellowing compared
to Epoxy Polysiloxane

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Cosmetic Finish

Interfine979 is suitable for all vessel types but is of particular benefit where
operator image and premium asset protection are of critical importance.
Interfine979 inorganic
acrylic polysiloxane

Additional key
features

The technology of Interfine979 will revolutionise the standards by

The patented Interfine979 inorganic acrylic

which high performance cosmetic finishes are measured.

polysiloxane polymer network also provides


additional key features, including good edge

Interfine979 offers unrivalled durability on extended atmospheric


exposure. Second generation polysiloxane coatings have demonstrated

coverage, flexibility and resistance to mechanical


damage, high solids content, low VOC

their ability to out perform traditional coatings in a wide range of

emissions, high film build capacities and

applications - having up to 4 times longer performance.

complete freedom from isocyanates.


Interfine979 is a premium coating best suited to the premium
Intershield300 abrasion resistance aluminum pure epoxy anticorrosive
where 2 or 3 coat systems can be specified.

Comparison of key coating properties for the various types of cosmetic finish

Interfine979
Polysiloxane

Epoxy
Finish

Typical Recoatable
Polyurethane Finish

Acrylic
Finish

Resistance to mechanical damage

Good

Good

Fair

Poor

Poor

Resistance to solvent/chemical spillage

Good

Good

Good

Poor

Poor

Resistance to chalking

Excellent

Poor

Very Good

Good

Fair

Initial gloss

Excellent

Good

Excellent

Good

Very Good

Gloss retention

Excellent

Poor

Very Good

Good

Good

Colour retention

Excellent

Poor

Very Good

Good

Fair

Ease of cleaning

Excellent

Fair

Very Good

Fair

Good

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Interfine 979

Track Record

Acrylic polysiloxane cosmetic finish

Type

Vessel Name

Owner / Operator

DWT

Dock Date

Supply

Far Scout

Trawler

Farstad Sh

2,200

Oct 01

Aker Yards AS - Langsten

Svalbard

Remoy Sea Serv

1,000

Jan 02

Aker Yards AS
Langsten

Fast Craft

Nordic Jet

Nordic Jet

120

Mar 02

Baltic Shiprepair Yard

Smallcraft

KMRSS Worthy

Queensland C

1,512

Dec 02

Tropical Reef Shipyard

Supply

Lady Caroline

Farstad Sh

2,637

Mar 03

Simek

Supply

Far Scoutl

Farstad Sh

2,200

Mar 03

Navantia Ferro

Pass.Liner

Holiday Dream

Pullmantur

37,012

Apr 03

Sembawang Shipyard

Pass.Liner

Boudicca

Fred Olsen Mare

28,388

Apr 03

Sembawang Shipyard

Supply

Lady Astrid

Farstad Sh

2,350

Jun 03

Simek

Supply

Stril Poseidon

Simon Mokster

4,200

Jul 03

Aker Yards AS - Langsten

Ro-Ro

Nordkyn

1,350

Jul 03

Naval Shipyard

Pass.Liner

Norwegian Spirit

Norwegian C.L

75,339

Sep 03

Hong Kong United Docks

Drill Ship

Bingo 9000-4

Noble Drilling

14,000

Oct 03

Dalian New Shipyard

Pass.Liner

Megastar Aries

Star Cruise

3,264

Nov 03

Sembawang Shipyard

Drill Ship

Bingo 9000-3

Noble Drilling

14,000

Dec 03

Dalian New Shipyard

Fast Craft

Federico Garcia Lorca

Eurolineas Mar

5,880

Dec 03

Navantia Cadiz

Tanker

Megastar Taurus

Star Cruise

5,587

Dec 03

Sembawang Shipyard

Supply

Far Symphony

Farstad Sh

3,503

Dec 03

Ulstein Verft A/S

Supply

Far Splendour

Farstad UK

3,503

Dec 03

Ulstein Verft A/S

Supply

Malaviya Nineteen

Gesco

3,302

Jan 04

Aker Yards AS - Aukra

Supply

Antenor

Surf

3,116

Feb 04

Aker Yards AS - Brattvaag

Pass.Liner

Superstar Virgo

Star Cruise

8,530

Mar 04

Sembawang Shipyard

Supply

Asterie UT 755L

Surf

3,316

Mar 04

Aker Yards AS - Brattvaag

Supply

Skandi Captain

DOF Management

3,300

Mar 04

Turnu Severin

Gen.Cargo

Aastun

Aasen Shipping

4,600

May 04

Naval Ship Yard Gdynia

Other

Geco Eagle

Geco

4,400

Jun 04

ST Marine (Tuas)

Supply

Malaviya Twenty

Gesco

2,510

Aug 04

Aker Yards AS - Brattvaag

Barge

Lulu

Bahregan

1,000

Aug 04

Hiesco

Other

Solar Light Vessel

Trinity House

160

Aug 04

Ramsgate Marine

Icebreaker

CCGS Hudson

Canada Gov Mar

3,721

Oct 04

Verreault Navigation Inc

Tug

Pilbara Neptune

Hamersley

800

Dec 04

Damen Gorichem

Gdynia

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Interfine 979

Track Record

Acrylic polysiloxane cosmetic finish

Type

Vessel Name

Owner / Operator

DWT

Dock Date

Fast Craft

Jonathan Swift

Drill Ship

Dobson Lines

455

Jan 05

Harland & Wolff

Noble Roger Eason

Noble Drilling

12,312

Feb 05

Aratu

Supply

Bourbon Topaz

Bourbon Offshore

4,900

Feb 05

Ulstein Verft A/S

Supply

Strilmoy

Simon Mokster

4,150

Mar 05

Aker Braila

Supply

Skandi Barra

DOF Management

4,000

Mar 05

Giurgiu S/Y

Tanker

Alphard Star

Vela I International

301,862

May 05

Dubai D/D

LNG

Northwest Sandpiper

Alsoc

66,768

May 05

Sembawang Shipyard

Trawler

Corystes

Heyn Engineering

1,280

Jun 05

A&P Falmouth

Container

St Irene

Oceanic Marit

12,583

Jul 05

Keppel Benoi Shipyard

Tanker

Angelim

V Ship Norway

10,260

Jul 05

Maua Jurong

Pass.Liner

Norwegian Jewe

Norwegian C.L

92,250l

Aug 05

Meyer Weft,papenburg

Supply

Geo Holm

DOF Management

4,150

Aug 05

Aker Tulcea

Tug

Pilbara Vulcan

Hamersley

537

Aug 05

Damen Changde

Container

Tove Maersk

AP Moller

21,825

Sep 05

Lisnave

Pass.Liner

Norwegian Spirit

Norwegian C.L.

75,339

Oct 05

San Francisco D/D Inc.

Chem/Parce

Bow Summer

Odfjell ASA

40,000

Oct 05

Stocznia Szczecinsta
Nowa

Gen.Cargo

CEC Courage

Graig

8,733

Oct 05

Yardimci S/Y

Supply

Skandi Chieftain

DOF Management

4,150

Oct 05

Aker Yards AS - Brattvaag

Supply

Stril Poseidon

Simon Mokster

4,000

Dec 05

Aker Yards AS - Langsten

Smallcraft

KMRSS Worthy

Queensland C

1,512

Dec 05

Tropical Reef Shipyard

Fast Craft

Nordic Jet

Nordic Jet

120

Dec 05

Baltic Shiprepair Yard

Tanker Ds

Ramlah

Mideast

300,300

Feb 06

Dubai D/D

Supply

Skandi Carla

DOF Management

4,456

Mar 06

Orskov Gmbh, Bremer

Pass.Liner

Pride of Hawaii

Norwegian C.L

92,250

Apr 06

Meyer Weft, papenburg

Supply

Skandi Captain

DOF Management

3,300

Apr 06

Lloyd Werft

Supply

Arcadian Sea

Secunda

3,050

Apr 06

GMC Stavanger

Supply

Pacific Endeavour

Swire Pacific

2,700

Apr 06

Aker Yards AS - Soviknest

Other

Far Strait

Farstad UK

2,650

Apr 06

Aker Braila

Pass.Cargo

Bharat Seema

Lakshadweep

1,733

Apr 06

Cochin

Tanker Ds

Safaniyah

Mideast

300,361

May 06

Dubai D/D

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Interfine 979

Track Record

Acrylic polysiloxane cosmetic finish

Type

Vessel Name

Owner / Operator

DWT

Dock Date

LPG

Northwest Sanderling

Container

Alsoc

66,810

May 06

Sembawang Shipyard

Safmarine Concord

Safship

26,152

May 06

Lisnave

Pass.Liner

Bergensfjord

FJORD 1

1,025

May 06

Aker Tulcea

Tanker Ds

Ghawar

Mideast

300,400

Jun 06

Dubai D/D

Tanker

Iran Moor

National Iranian TA

298,000

Jun 06

Dubai D/D

Supply

Far Sword

Farstad Sh

3,050

Jun 06

Aker Braila

Ferry

Stavangerfjord

Fjord 1

1,025

Jun 06

Aker Tulcea

Other

643502 Tender

US Coast Guard

100

Jun 06

Texas S/Y

Bulker

Prabhu Daya

Tolani

52,817

Jul 06

Cosco Zhou Shan

Other

Agile

Secunda

8,200

Jul 06

Alabama D/D Maritime

Supply

Pacific Endurance

Swire Pacific

2,700

Jul 06

Aker Yards AS - Langsten

Supply

Far Sound

Farstad Sh

2,650

Jul 06

Aker Braila

Supply

Far Stream

Farstad UK

2,650

Jul 06

Simek

Supply

Polar Pevek

Rieber

1,324

Jul 06

Aker Yards AS - Langsten

Other

55112 ANB

US Coast Guard

100

Jul 06

Texas S/Y

Tanker Ds

Watban

Mideast

300,361

Aug 06

Dubai D/D

Pass.Liner

Fanafjord

Fjord 1

1,025

Aug 06

Aker Tulcea

Pass.Liner

Raunefjord

Fjord 1

1,025

Aug 06

Aker Tulcea

Pass.Liner

Mastrafjord

Fjord 1

1,025

Aug 06

Aker Tulcea

Tanker

Iran Noah

National Iranian TA

298,700

Sep 06

Dubai D/D

LNG

Al Khor***

NYK

72,200

Sep 06

Dubai D/D

Supply

Island Vanguard

Island Ofshore

4,200

Sep 06

Aker Tulcea

Supply

Far Sky

Farstad UK

1,750

Sep 06

A&P Teeside

Supply

Olympic Electra

Olympic Ship

3,300

Oct 06

Aker Tulcea

Supply

Pacific Enterprice

Swire Pacific

2,700

Oct 06

Aker Brevik

***

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Product Features, Benefits


and Technical Information

A unique, high performance, light coloured,


abrasion resistant, aluminium pure epoxy coating
suitable for use on multiple vessel areas.

Intershield 300

Abrasion resistant aluminium pure epoxy

Maximum Return on Investment


Coating Process Productivity

In Service Performance

Universal application
Year round workability
Low temperature cure
Fast access
Coating process

Controlled future
maintenance costs

Long life asset protection


Operating efficiency
Quality image

compatibility

'Cheikh El Mokrani' (Hyproc


Shipping Company), June 2007.

Features

Benefits

Proven control of future maintenance costs

No additional surface preparation or

Excellent long term corrosion and abrasion resistance

IACS type approved


Smooth surface ideal for overcoating with antifoulings or

Asset protection
Return on investment
Operator image
Second hand value
Compliant with IMO MSC.25 (82)
Control of hull roughness and fuel efficiency

foul release coatings

Application direct over prepared shop primer

application costs compared to standard


anticorrosive systems

Universal application at Newbuilding and Maintenance


& Repair

Low temperature cure and year round workability

>5600 vessel track record since 1988


DNV B1 classification and NORSOK approval for above

Coating process compatibility

Long term protection

Minimises problems
Simplified maintenance
Coating process productivity
Control of application labour costs
Proven in service performance
Independent proof of performance

and below water areas

Excellent edge retention


Contains aluminium pigmentation

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Control of corrosion

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Product Features, Benefits


and Technical Information

Vessel Area

Underwater Hull
Boottop and Topsides
External Decks and Hatchcovers
External Superstructure
Water Ballast Tanks
Cargo Holds
Crude Oil Tanks
Void Spaces and Cofferdams

Surface Preparation
Newbuilding: Where necessary, remove weld splatter and smooth
weld seams and sharp edges. Weld seams and damaged areas
should be blast cleaned to Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1:2007) or power tooled
to St3 (ISO 8501-1:2007). If the shop primer shows extensive or

Intershield300 12 years in service.

widely scattered breakdown, overall sweep blasting may be necessary.


Major Refurbishment, Repair or Upgrading of Approved
Schemes: Abrasive blast clean to minimum Sa2 (ISO 8501-1:2007)
or International Paint Hydroblasting Standard HB2M.

Product Data
Colour

ENA300 Bronze; ENA301 Aluminium

Volume Solids (ISO 3233:1998)

60%

Film Thickness

Wet - 208m (8.2 mils) - 333m (13.1 mils)


Dry - 125m (4.9 mils) - 200m (7.8 mils)
IMO MSC.215(82) vessels, scheme is 2 x 160m (6.4 mils) DFT

Theoretical Spreading Rate


(at stated volume solids and typical film thickness)

4.81m2/lt at 125m DFT - 3.00m2/lt at 200m DFT


196 sq.ft./US gallon at 4.9 mils DFT - 122 sq.ft./US gallon at 7.8 DFT

Drying/Overcoating Times @ 25C (77F):


Touch Dry (ISO 1517:73)

3 hours

Min Overcoating Time

6 hours

Max Overcoating Time

14 days (immersed areas) 6 months (non immersed areas)

Min Time To Immersion

3 days

Pack Size

17.5 litres

Thinner

International GTA220

Cleaner

(not normally recommended)

International GTA220 / GTA822

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Product Features, Benefits


and Technical Information

A silicone elastomer foul release coating

Intersleek 700

Silicone elastomer foul release coating

Intersleek700 after 30 months


in service, light slime only after
partial washing.

Features

Benefits

Ultra smooth, slippery, easy clean surface with potential reductions


in applied scheme hull roughness via careful application

Control of fuel efficiency and speed

Biocides are not used to control fouling

Environmental compliance

Control of maintenance costs

Freedom from biocide restrictions


Control of treatment and disposal costs for
wash water/blasting abrasive at subsequent
drydockings

Can be applied over existing SPC antifouling systems in


good condition (via Intersleek717 Linkcoat)

As a sealer coat for the existing SPC


antifouling and as a Linkcoat for the
Intersleek700 system

Control of conversion costs to the


Intersleek700 system

Chemically durable

Flexibility in drydocking schedule


(up to 60 months*)

Surface remains smooth - if not subjected


to abrasion or mechanical damage

Excellent colour retention

Vessel appearance

Consult International Paint

In comparison to typical contact leaching and self polishing


antifouling technologies

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and Technical Information

Vessel Area

Underwater Hull and Boottop

Surface Preparation
Newbuilding: For Newbuilding specifications and procedures, please consult International Paint.
Maintenance and Repair

Maintenance and Repair

Major Refurbishment

Existing Intersleek System

Maintenance and Repair


Existing SPC Antifouling System

High Pressure Fresh Water Wash


Degrease (SSPC-SP1)
Grit Blast to Sa2 1/2 (ISO 8501-1) or SSPC-SP10
or Hydroblast to International Paint
HB21/2 L Standard

Low Pressure Fresh Water Wash


Degrease (SSPC-SP1)
Spot Hydroblast to International Paint
HB21/2 L Standard

High Pressure Fresh Water Wash


Degrease (SSPC-SP1)
Spot Hydroblast to International Paint
HB21/2 L Standard

Scheme (in m (mils) DFT)


Full Coat Intershield300xx Aluminium
@125m (4.9 mils) DFT

Touch Up Intershield300xx Aluminium


@125m (4.9 mils) DFT

Touch Up Intershield300xx Aluminium


@150m (5.9 mils) DFT

Full Coat Intershield300xx Bronze


@125m (4.9 mils) DFT

Touch Up Intershield300xx Bronze


@125m (4.9 mils) DFT

Full Coat Intersleek717 Linkcoat


@100m (3.9 mils) DFT

Full Coat Intersleek737x @100m (3.9 mils) DFT

Touch Up Intersleek737x @100m (3.9 mils) DFT

Full Coat Intersleek757 @150m (5.9 mils) DFT

Touch Up Intersleek757 @150m (5.9 mils)

Product Data

DFT

Full Coat Intersleek737x @100m (3.9 mils) DFT


Full Coat Intersleek757 @150m (5.9 mils) DFT

Intersleek717 Linkcoat

Intersleek737x Tie Coat

Intersleek757 Finish

Colour

Mid Brown BXA 716/717

Light Grey BXA 737/738/739

Grey BXA 757/758/759

Volume Solids (ISO 3233:1998)

54%

57%

72%

Film Thickness

Wet - 185m (7.3 mils)


Dry - 100m (3.9 mils)

Wet - 175m (6.9 mils)


Dry - 100m (3.9 mils)

Wet - 208m (8.2 mils)


Dry - 150m (5.9 mils)

Theoretical Spreading Rate

5.4m2/lt (220 sq.ft/US gallon)


at 100m (3.9 mils) DFT

5.7m2/lt (232 sq.ft/US gallon)


at 100m (3.9 mils) DFT

4.8m2/lt (192 sq.ft/US gallon)


at 150m (5.9 mils) DFT

Touch Dry (ISO 1517:73)

30 mins

2 hours

3 hours

Hard Dry (ISO 9117:90)

3 hours

5 hours

5 hours

Min Overcoating Time

4 hours

12 hours

Not applicable

Max Overcoating Time

8 hours

1 week

Consult International Paint

Min Time Before Flooding

Not applicable

Not applicable

24 hours

Pot Life @ 25C (77F)

75 minutes

1 hour

1 hour

Pack Size

10 litre unit (mixed)


2 US gallon unit

10 litre unit (mixed)


2 US gallon unit

10 litre unit (mixed)


2 1/2 US gallon unit

Thinner (not normally recommended)

Do not thin

International GTA007

International GTA007

Cleaner

International GTA822

International GTA822

International GTA822

(at stated volume solids and typical film thickness)

Drying/Overcoating Times @ 25C (77F):

After 60 months in service with the initial Intersleek700 system, a full coat of Intersleek757
is recommended at 100m (3.9 mils) DFT.
Consult International Paint for availability of other colours.
ASTM D-2697 North America.

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Product Features, Benefits


and Technical Information

Fluoropolymer foul release coating


Fluoropolymer foul release coating

Features

Ultra smooth, glossy surface with excellent foul release properties

Biocides are not used to control fouling

Benefits

Control of fuel efficiency and speed

Freedom from biocide restrictions

Control of emissions

Control of treatment and disposal costs


for wash water/blasting abrasive at
subsequent drydockings

Can be applied over existing SPC antifouling systems in


good condition (via Intersleek717 Linkcoat)

Durable

Control of conversion costs to the


Intersleek900 system
Flexibility in drydocking schedule
(up to 60 months)

Flexible with good resistance to mechanical damage

Hull roughness control

Excellent colour retention

Vessel appearance

Good hold-up with reduced overspray

Removes the need for double application,


reduces yard rework and clean up

Consult International Paint


Depending on in service conditions

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Depending on application and in service conditions

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Product Features, Benefits


and Technical Information

Vessel Area

Underwater Hull and Boottop

Surface Preparation
Newbuilding: For Newbuilding specifications and procedures, please consult International Paint.
Maintenance and Repair

Maintenance and Repair

Major Refurbishment

Existing Intersleek System

Maintenance and Repair


Existing SPC Antifouling System

High Pressure Fresh Water Wash


Degrease (SSPC-SP1)
Grit Blast to Sa2 1/2 (ISO 8501-1) or SSPC-SP10
or Hydroblast to International Paint
HB21/2 L Standard

Low Pressure Fresh Water Wash


Degrease (SSPC-SP1)
Spot Hydroblast to International Paint
HB21/2 L Standard

High Pressure Fresh Water Wash


Degrease (SSPC-SP1)
Spot Hydroblast to International Paint
HB21/2 L Standard

Scheme (in m (mils) DFT)


Full Coat Intershield300xx Aluminium
@125m (4.9 mils) DFT

Touch Up Intershield300xx Aluminium


@125m (4.9 mils) DFT

Touch Up Intershield300xx Aluminium


@150m (5.9 mils) DFT

Full Coat Intershield300xx Bronze


@125m (4.9 mils) DFT

Touch Up Intershield300xx Bronze


@125m (4.9 mils) DFT

Full Coat Intersleek717 Linkcoat


@100m (3.9 mils) DFT

Full Coat Intersleek737x @100m (3.9 mils) DFT

Touch Up Intersleek737x @100m (3.9 mils) DFT

Full Coat Intersleek970 @150m (5.9 mils) DFT

Touch Up Intersleek970 @150m (5.9 mils)

Product Data

DFT

Full Coat Intersleek737x @100m (3.9 mils) DFT


Full Coat Intersleek970 @150m (5.9 mils) DFT

Intersleek717 Linkcoat

Intersleek737x Tie Coat

Intersleek970 Finish

Colour

Mid Brown BXA 716/717

Light Grey BXA 737/738/739

Red FXA 977/980/981

Volume Solids (ISO 3233:1998)

54%

57%

74%

Film Thickness

Wet - 185m (7.3 mils)


Dry - 100m (3.9 mils)

Wet - 175m (6.9 mils)


Dry - 100m (3.9 mils)

Wet - 203m (8.2 mils)


Dry - 150m (5.9 mils)

Theoretical Spreading Rate

5.4m2/lt (220 sq.ft/US gallon)


at 100m (3.9 mils) DFT

5.7m2/lt (232 sq.ft/US gallon)


at 100m (3.9 mils) DFT

4.9m2/lt (201 sq.ft/US gallon)


at 150m (5.9 mils) DFT

Touch Dry (ISO 1517:73)

30 mins

2 hours

3 hours

Hard Dry (ISO 9117:90)

3 hours

5 hours

6 hours

Min Overcoating Time

4 hours

12 hours

Not applicable

Max Overcoating Time

8 hours

1 week

Consult International Paint

Min Time Before Flooding

Not applicable

Not applicable

20 hours

Pot Life @ 25C (77F)

75 minutes

1 hour

1 hour

Pack Size

10 litre unit (mixed)


2 US gallon unit

10 litre unit (mixed)


2 US gallon unit

10 litre unit (mixed)


2 1/2 US gallon unit

Thinner (not normally recommended)

Do not thin

International GTA007

International GTA007

Cleaner

International GTA822

International GTA822

International GTA822

(at stated volume solids and typical film thickness)

Drying/Overcoating Times @ 25C (77F):

After 60 months in service with the initial Intersleek900 system, a full coat of Intersleek970
is recommended at 100m (3.9 mils) DFT.
Consult International Paint for availability of other colours.

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Product Features, Benefits


and Technical Information

A patented, high performance, high volume


solids content acrylic polysiloxane cosmetic
finish providing excellent long term durability.
Interfine979 significantly improves upon the
gloss and colour retention exhibited by typical
polyurethane finishes.

Interfine 979

Features

Benefits

Patented, polysiloxane cosmetic finish

Acrylic polysiloxane cosmetic finish

Excellent long term gloss and


colour retention

Enhanced vessel appearance compared


to typical polyurethane systems

Isocyanate free

Freedom from isocyanate coating


application restrictions

76% volume solids content

Attractive spreading rates

Low VOC content (231g/lt*) 175g/kg SED

Control of solvent emissions

Suitable for use with Intershield300 abrasion resistant


aluminium pure epoxy

Unique system offering excellent long term


corrosion protection and cosmetic properties

Control of maintenance costs


Control of in service damage and corrosion
due to abrasion

Extended recoatability

Easy maintenance

High build application properties

125 microns (4.9 mils) dft can be applied


in a single coat

EPA Method #24

EU Solvent Emissions Directive (Council Directive 1999/13/EC)

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Product Features, Benefits


and Technical Information

Vessel Area

External above water areas (including boottops)

Surface Preparation
Newbuilding:

Apply to clean and dry anticorrosive system.

Major Refurbishment: Apply to clean and dry anticorrosive system.


Repair:

Consult International for details.

Typical Scheme (dft)


Newbuilding:

125m (4.9 mils)

Major Refurbishment: 125m (4.9 mils)


Repair:

Consult International for details.

Product Data
Colour

Range of colours

Volume Solids (ISO 3233:1998)

76%

Film Thickness

Wet - 164m (6.5 mils)


Dry - 125m (4.9 mils)

Theoretical Spreading Rate


(at stated volume solids and typical film thickness)

6.10m2/lt at 125m DFT


(248 sq.ft/US gallon)

Drying/Overcoating Times @ 25C (77F):


Touch Dry (ASTM D-1640, 7.5) or (ISO 1517:1973)

3 hours

Dry to Handle (ASTM D-1640, 7.7) or (ISO 9117:1990)

4 hours

Min Overcoating Time

4 hours

Max Overcoating Time

Extended

Pot Life at 25C (77F)

2 hours

Pack Size

20 Litre unit, 5 US gallon unit

Thinner

International GTA007

(not normally recommended)

Cleaner

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Typical Schemes by Vessel Area

Underwater Hull - fluoropolymer foul release coating


Product

Colour

Coats

% Loss
factor

DFT
Microns

WFT
Microns

TSR
(m2/lt)

PSR
(m2/lt)

Volume
Solids (%)

Intershield300

Bronze*

FC

30

125

208

4.81

3.36

60

Intershield300

Aluminium*

FC

30

125

208

4.81

3.36

60

Intersleek737

Light Grey

FC

30

125

175

5.7

3.99

57

Intersleek970

Red

FC

30

125

203

4.9

3.45

74

Underwater Hull - silicone elastomer foul release coating


Product

Colour

Coats

% Loss
factor

DFT
Microns

WFT
Microns

TSR
(m2/lt)

PSR
(m2/lt)

Volume
Solids (%)

Intershield300

Bronze*

FC

30

125

208

4.81

3.36

60

Intershield300

Aluminium*

FC

30

125

208

4.81

3.36

60

Intersleek737

Pink

FC

30

100

175

5.7

3.99

57

Intersleek757

Grey

FC

30

150

208

4.8

3.36

72

Ballast Tanks - abrasion resistant aluminium pure epoxy


Product

Colour

Coats

% Loss
factor

DFT
Microns

WFT
Microns

TSR
(m2/lt)

PSR
(m2/lt)

Volume
Solids (%)

Intershield300

Bronze*

FC

30

160**

267

3.75

2.63

60

Intershield300

Aluminium*

15% SC

30

12.0

8.40

60

Intershield300

Bronze*

15% SC

30

12.0

8.40

60

Intershield300

Aluminium*

FC

30

160**

267

3.75

2.63

60

* Colours are interchangeable


** For newbuilding

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Typical Schemes by Vessel Area

Superstructure - acrylic polysiloxane cosmetic finish


Product

Colour

Coats

% Loss
factor

DFT
Microns

WFT
Microns

TSR
(m2/lt)

PSR
(m2/lt)

Volume
Solids (%)

Intershield300

Bronze*

FC

30

125

208

4.8

3.36

60

Intershield300

Aluminium*

FC

30

125

208

4.8

3.36

60

FC

30

125

164

6.1

4.26

76

Interfine979

Topsides - acrylic polysiloxane cosmetic finish


Product

Colour

Coats

% Loss
factor

DFT
Microns

WFT
Microns

TSR
(m2/lt)

PSR
(m2/lt)

Volume
Solids (%)

Intershield300

Bronze*

FC

30

125

208

4.8

3.36

60

Intershield300

Aluminium*

FC

30

125

208

4.8

3.36

60

FC

30

125

164

6.1

4.26

76

Interfine979

Trunk Deck Sloping Sides / Domes acrylic polysiloxane cosmetic finish


Product

Colour

Coats

% Loss
factor

DFT
Microns

WFT
Microns

TSR
(m2/lt)

PSR
(m2/lt)

Volume
Solids (%)

Intershield300

Bronze*

FC

30

125

208

4.8

3.36

60

Intershield300

Aluminium*

FC

30

125

208

4.8

3.36

60

FC

30

125

164

6.1

4.26

76

Interfine979
* Colours are interchangeable

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Further Information

Important notes
All representations and statements concerning the product(s) in this
publication are accurate to the best of our knowledge. Statements
made in this report are advisory only and are not intended to be
specific recommendations or warranties of any product, combination of
products or fitness for any particular purpose. To the extent permitted
by law, we do not accept any liability to any person for any loss or
damage (direct or indirect) that may arise from any use of or reliance
on any of the methods or information contained in this brochure for any
purpose.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all products supplied and technical
advice or recommendations given are subject to the Conditions of Sale
of our supplying company. Any warranties, if given, are contained in
those standard Conditions of Sale and are the only ones made with
respect to any products we sell to you or advice or recommendations
we give to you. We hearby disclaim any warranties or representations,
expressed or implied, by operation of law or otherwise, including,
without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for
a particular purpose.
For each of our products the relevant Product Data Sheet, Material
Safety Data Sheet and package labelling comprise an integral
information system about the product in question. Copies of our
Product Data Sheets and Material Safety Data Sheets are available on
request or from our website: www.international-marine.com
Dedicated teams of customer and technical service personnel around
the world ensure all your technical, commercial and logistical needs are
handled promptly, efficiently and professionally. Our reputation is built
upon consistently delivering high standards of customer service and
reliability, worldwide.

and International and all products mentioned in this publication are trademarks of, or are licensed to, Akzo Nobel. Akzo Nobel, 2007
International Paint Ltd, Stoneygate Lane, Felling, Gateshead NE10 0JY. Tel: +44 (0)191 469 6111 Fax: +44 (0)191 495 2003

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