Latest coating news and insights

SMARTYards
SMARTYards is the European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme. Developing smart technologies for productivity improvement of european small and medium sized shipyards. What will be your benefits as member of the SMARTYards-Network?

3rd Prevention of Marine Failures Conference
Darren Broderick presented “Reducing Failures by Considering All Aspects of Design” at the 3rd Prevention of Marine Failures Conference, London IMarEST, 24th & 25th February 2014.

The Captain’s Coating Forum
Safinah were pleased to sponsor the Captains Coating Forum at a unique 2 day event for MegaYacht Captains, organised to provide support and understanding of key issues in the luxury yacht market.

Antifoulings – Concerns, Penalties and Remedies
The focus of this paper is on the issues of economy, fuel consumption and emissions which are all in large part a product of the performance of the anti-fouling coating. The intention is to provide

Windfarm Coating Specifications need particular attention
Windfarm fabricators, owners and asset managers are beginning to appreciate that paying particular attention to coatings specifications for towers and blades can prevent failures in use and therefore avert costly repairs.
