Global paint heavyweights Akzonobel have outlined for the first time the full compliance of its marine coatings products with ISO 19030, the new standard for measuring hull and propeller performance.
The ISO 19030 standard provides an industry-developed, standardised method to measure the performance of a vessel through the water. This enables the transparent comparison of datasets and will act to eliminate disputes in relation to vessel performance and the effects of antifouling products. The requirements for ISO 19030 have been incorporated into AkzoNobel’s recommendations for hull performance monitoring.
Barry Kidd, ISO 19030 working group member for AkzoNobel’s Marine Coatings Business, said: “In line with our belief in providing choice to customers, and in consideration of the tough economic climate, we believe that the new ISO 19030 standard should be made relevant to the widest possible number of ship owners and operators within the industry. Compliance with ISO 19030 Part 2 and Part 3 enables us to achieve this, by enabling the vast majority of the industry to ensure, and demonstrate compliance with the new standard.”
ISO 19030 will be finalised this year marking a solid, initial ‘line in the sand’ in relation to monitoring hull and propeller performance.
AkzoNobel, among other paint marine coatings manufacturers played an influential role in the development of all parts of the new ISO 19030 standard. They say that they will continue to educate the shipping industry on the principles and value of the standard.
