Outfitting – the importance of a high performing antifoulingsystem
One of the toughest challenges for an antifouling system is maintaining protection during extended outfitting periods. Ship hulls must remain free from biofouling, even when stationary at the quay for over 12 months.
With Selektope®-powered coatings, new vessels benefit from superior antifouling protection, ensuring a clean hull from day one.
The Challenge
Extended static exposure, combined with rising water temperatures, makes hull protection during outfitting more difficult than ever. Shipyards and paint manufacturers face costly and labor-intensive manual cleaning before sea trials—negatively impacting coating longevity.
Selektope®-powered coatings are now offered by several leading paint manufactures to raise outfitting performance to the next level.
A break-through market
Selektope® was first introduced in Korea in 2014 as a breakthrough technology to combat barnacle fouling during outfitting. CMP led the way with SeaFloNeo S-Premium, gaining a competitive edge. Since then, CMP has expanded its offerings, with Jotun, Hempel, and other manufacturers following suit.
Today, Selektope®-powered coatings are available in multiple formulations for newbuilds. Options include dedicated outfitting layers, third-layer applications, or hybrid systems combining high static performance with coatings optimized for dynamic movement—often applied at the block stage.
Selektope®-containing antifouling coatings deliver proven protection during outfitting and while idling in operation. Read more.
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