TAGS: Marine / Protective Coatings
Propspeed®, an innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announces that after significant third-party testing, the Propspeed® foul-release coating system has received Type Approval from Bureau Veritas.
Marine Materials & Equipment Certification
Marine materials and equipment certification is the review and testing process that ensures ships’ component parts conform to the technical standards established by regulatory bodies. Bureau Veritas provides certification services for shipyards, suppliers and manufacturers, helping keep ship materials and equipment reliable for shipowners.
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Type Approval is important for our customers as it is verification conducted by an independent third-party agency certifying that Propspeed® complies with the rules of the strictest shipbuilding best practices”, said Marcus Hamilton, chief executive officer, Propspeed®.
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We have a shared vision of delivering vessel operators optimized environmental performance and increased asset integrity. Receiving recognition by the experts at Bureau Veritas is further proof that the marine industry can put their trust and confidence in Propspeed® and that our Propspeed® foul-release system will exceed the expectations of all our current and future customers,” added Hamilton.
Propspeed® products include Propspeed® for running gear and any underwater metals, Foulfree for transducers, Lightspeed for underwater lighting and Stripspeed for easy preparation of surfaces for coating application, the perfect combination for refit season.
Source: Propspeed International