AkzoNobel extends Chinese marine coatings partnership
AkzoNobel’s Marine Coatings business has signed a strategic agreement with Winning Shipping in China to help the maritime industry’s transition to lower carbon operations. The agreement was signed during the recent Marintec China 2025 event, one of the world’s leading maritime industry exhibitions.
The two companies have been partners since 2016 and the expanded collaboration will involve AkzoNobel supplying International coatings for a number of drydocking projects in 2026. Focused on six vessels, it will enhance the fleet’s operational efficiency and environmental performance.
The Winning Youth bulk carrier is coated with products supplied by AkzoNobel.
At the core of the latest agreement is Intersleek 1100SR – the world’s first biocide-free fouling control coating to feature patented “slime release” technology. It delivers outstanding fouling control and significantly reduces hull resistance, helping fleets to save fuel and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
In addition to Intersleek 1100SR, International will also supply the project with its Intercept 8500 LPP antifouling coating, which combines linear polishing with an optimized biocide package. This is the highest performing antifouling product within the International range, specifically designed for deep sea vessels.
