U.S.-basedAdvanced Polymer Coatings (APC) has actually authorized a significant multi-ship bargain to recoat 10 vessels with Turkish ship monitoring company Chemfleet.
The bargain was authorized at Chemfleet’s Istanbul workplace by APC’s international aquatic supervisor, captain Onur Yildirim, and also its Turkey aquatic supervisor captainKoray Karagoz
According to Captain Yildirim, APC currently holds 80% of the Turkish aquatic finishes market having actually covered and also fixed greater than 450 vessels given that developing in the nation in 2001.
He claimed the brand-new agreement complied with a 3rd unique study of the chemical vessel fleet, which happens after APC’s Marine LINE storage tank layer system had actually remained in area for 15 years. Captain Yildirim claimed now, the storage tank layer requires to be recoated to preserve its efficiency. The fleet varies from 6000 to 15000 DWT vessels and also the job will certainly be carried out at a collection of Turkish shipyards.
Yildirim claimed the Chemfleet bargain noted a stronged duration for APC in Turkey, with a collection of various other tasks likewise struck in June to recoat an additional 8 vessels for a variety of Turkish ship proprietors. 
In overall, APC claimed, the bargains will certainly see 18 vessels recoated with Marine LINE. The recoating arrangements adhere to 2 new-build handle Turkey revealed inMay The tasks will certainly see APC use Marine LINE to 2 chemical vessels; the 8000 DWT Basaran Bayrak NB 80, being developed for the Ceksan shipowner at its Ceksan shipyard in Tuzla, and also the 6000 DWT NB 68 Sedat Basak, being developed for Atako Shipping and also its companion Nakkas Shipping at the Gisan shipyard likewise in Tuzla.
“As the delivery market develops and also adjusts we are seeing need for Marine LINE rise in Turkey and also various other crucial export markets,” Captain Yildirim claimed.
He claimed: “MarineLINE is well known and established for its robust qualities. But other new factors are starting to come into play. Charterers are increasingly involved in choosing the tank coating and they want a coating that can perform and cope with a wide variety of chemicals over a sustained period.
In addition, operators are turning to MarineLINE for its ability to help cut carbon emissions and fuel costs. This is because less hot water is required for wall washing and tank cleaning compared to other types of coating. This immediately cuts the fuel use required for heating vast amounts of water. In addition, we can play our part in seafarer welfare by reducing the amount of time required in confined spaces for cleaning. All these benefits are combining to refresh the appeal of MarineLINE to the latest demands of the market.”
