Hempaguard has provided protection for 1,000 vessels.

2022-01-10 13:38

Hempaguard has unparalleled fuel-saving performance, helping the owners of these 1,000 vessels save over 400 million dollars in fuel costs each year, equivalent to a reduction of more than 3 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. This high-performance antifouling paint has been on the market for only five years, but its performance has exceeded all expectations. This coating is suitable for all types of vessels and has been applied to various ships.

Henrik Dyrholm, the global product manager of Hempel, commented on this milestone achievement: "Hempaguard has achieved such success in such a short time, with full hull application on 1,000 ships, which truly proves that this innovative product can bring tremendous value. We have demonstrated that this product can reduce fuel consumption by up to 6%, and it can maintain excellent antifouling performance even during a layup period of up to 120 days." He also stated, "Hempel is proud to invest heavily in R&D, developing various innovative products and services that are customer-oriented. Customers have provided clear positive feedback, and shipowners have recognized the significant returns brought by Hempaguard."

The success of Hempaguard is attributed to Hempel's market-leading Actiguard® technology. This technology combines a smooth silicone coating with a continuous release of a small amount of biocide in a single hydrogel micro-layer. This unique technology was developed over five years and launched in 2013 against the backdrop of tightening environmental regulations and the trend of reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Hempaguard is Hempel's first product based on this technology, and Hempel is also the first coating company in the world to offer a performance satisfaction guarantee.

Five years have flown by, and the industry continues to seek products with stronger environmental performance and better efficiency. Hempaguard is a proven coating solution that meets this requirement, and the achievement of being applied to 1,000 ships is of great significance. If all coatings used on ships worldwide were upgraded to Hempaguard X7, the shipping industry could theoretically save 12 billion dollars annually (based on current fuel prices), while global carbon dioxide emissions would be reduced by nearly 95 million tons.

Currently, this high-performance antifouling paint has won two industry awards. In October 2014, Hempaguard won the prestigious "Environmental Technology Award" from "Marine Efficiency" for its "significant contribution to reducing or preventing the environmental impact of ships"; at the end of 2015, it won the "Innovative Technology Award" from "International Bulk Journal" for the originality of its Actiguard technology.

Hempaguard X7

Compared to ordinary top antifouling paints, it can reduce fuel consumption by 6% throughout the entire dry-docking interval.
It maintains excellent antifouling performance even during a layup period of up to 120 days.
It uses 95% less biocide compared to traditional antifouling paints.
Vessels coated with the complete Hempaguard X7 system will be provided with a performance satisfaction guarantee by Hempel.
Hempaguard X5

It can efficiently prevent fouling for all types of vessels and all operational modes during a maintenance interval of up to 36 months.
Based on Hempel's patented Actiguard low-friction fusion technology.
Combining the advantages of silicone hydrogel and antimicrobial antifouling paint.
Proven excellent performance with long-term performance guarantees.
Guarantees antifouling performance during a layup period of up to 60 days.

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