Coating from AkzoNobel for Chinese cruise ship

The 5,246-passenger Adora Magic City was built over a period of more than three years and features Akzonobel's Intersmooth anti-fouling technology. The high-performance brand was selected for the hull of the milestone vessel due to its high durability, low VOC content and excellent application properties. The 323.6-meter-long ship with a crew of 1,292 was built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co. and the launch heralds a new beginning for the Chinese cruise ship newbuilding industry. "We are proud that our proven coating technology and expertise has played an important role and were very impressed during a recent visit to see the final outfitting of this landmark vessel," says Simon Parker, director of AkzoNobel's Marine, Protective and Yacht Coatings business, who adds that the company is also involved in the newbuilding of the Adora Magic City's sister ship. "We hope to be involved in similar projects in the future and remain committed to the application and development of advanced coatings that will pave the way to a more sustainable future for our customers and the industry."

The newly launched ship, which weighs 135,500 tons, consists of more than 25 million different parts and was manufactured in collaboration with more than 30 countries and over 8,000 specialized suppliers. "Our ability to support global projects and supply chains adds value to the customers of our Marine Coatings business," Parker added. AkzoNobel's International brand offers a leading portfolio of coatings that protect and enhance the performance of ships when exposed to various challenges, such as impact and abrasion, chemical resistance and biofouling accumulation. In this area, the product range helps to reduce the build-up of biocorrosion/biofouling and reduce drag over time - contributing to improved fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions. Owners and operators can also benefit from the company's Intertrac software, which uses big data to support underwater vessel selection and predict and maximize lifetime performance, taking into account key industry regulations.