15/06/2026
At Posidonia Events, our Global Marine Segment Manager Chris Birkert joined SAFETY4SEA to talk about what it really takes to achieve effective hull performance. It starts with the right coating choice, but it doesn't end there.
Three factors make the difference:
✅ Selecting the right product for each vessel's speed, trading pattern and operating profile.
✅Ensuring correct application in dry dock (hull roughness matters more than you think)
✅Using performance data in service to monitor speed loss and act proactively
No two ships operate the same way, and we believe coatings should be seen not just as an upfront cost, but as a true operational benefit from dry dock to dry dock.
We also introduced Intersleek 2120 at Posidonia - our new cost-optimized, biocide-free foul-release solution, ideal for bulkers and tankers.
Watch the full interview: 👉 🔗 https://safety4sea.com/cm-akzonobel-effective-hull-performance-starts-with-the-right-coating-choice/
