Bulk Carrier Types News

International Paint Introduces New Coating

International Paint has introduced Intergard®7020, a new cargo hold coating for all bulk carrier types. Available in the popular and practical red and grey colors, Intergard®7020 is an aluminium containing, low VOC, pure epoxy coating which can be applied to surfaces prepared to a minimum of Sa2. Applicable at temperatures between -50C and +350C, the product has a smooth, glossy, easy-to-clean surface, is grain certified and is designed to carry even the harshest cargoes after only 10 days cure. Mr. Rob Taylor, Market Manager Bulk Carriers, International Paint said, “Whilst cargo holds are the important revenue earning spaces of bulk carriers and the areas that can be subject to the severest of operating environments…