Free from barnacles after 24 months operating in the Mediterranean Sea

Hellenic Seaways

In December 2017, the passenger ship Nissos Chios, was coated with a Selektope®-containing antifouling coating to protect the hull from fouling.

The ship operates exclusively in the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea, shuttling passengers between Greek islands and the mainland.  

Performance summary:

An underwater inspection conducted 12 months after the vessel was coated with the antifouling product SEAFLO NEO CF PREMIUM (Chugoku Marine Paints) identified a barnacle-free hull and verified the fouling prevention performance of the Selektope®-contained coating. 

An inspection during drydocking at 24 months found that the hull had remained barnacle free. (see images below)

Ship boot top area

Flat bottom free from barnacles

Vertical side

About Hellenic Seaways:

HELLENIC SEAWAYS is a member of ATTICA GROUP, which operates in passenger shipping through the companies Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries and Africa Morocco Links (AML), with a total of 30 vessels offering modern, high-quality transport services in Greece and abroad. The ships of the fleet travel to 4 countries, in 60 unique destinations docking in 71 ports. Attica Group is a member of the Marine Investment Group (MIG), with majority holdings in leading companies.

The company serves more than 36 destinations on the Greek islands and mainland, with a fleet of 17 conventional and highspeed vessels offering passengers a range of options in terms of journey type and duration.