Marine Tank Coatings Understanding the Tank Operators’ Special Needs Helping You Protect Your Investment, Your Cargoes and Your Schedules
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Tankguard Marine Tank Coatings Understanding the tank operators’ special needs Helping you protect your investment, your cargoes and your schedules Bringing simplicity and flexibility MARPOL – the new rules to a complex business As a result of the introduction of the MARPOL rules, Tank coatings must serve a dual purpose – firstly to many cargoes which earlier have been carried in the protect the cargo being carried against contamination standard clean product fleet, now have to be carried in and secondly to protect the substrate of the tank against chemical tankers. This restriction includes methanol, corrosive elements. The tank coating must provide MTBE and even vegetable oils. resistance to the diverse and constantly changing nature of The consequences the products being transported. The consequences of the MARPOL rules will include a Selection of the best coating for a customer’s individual shortage of tonnage for carrying these upgraded products, transporting needs entails choosing either a tank coating a greater awareness of the products allowed in clean that will be resistant to the broadest range of cargoes or product carriers and a revision of charter agreements. one that is specific to a clearly defined cargo or group Generic type Jotun tank coating of cargoes. Tankguard Special Ultra Epoxy phenolic Jotun tank coatings provide solutions to this wide Tankguard Special and complex field. Jotun’s special expertise in the Epoxy Tankguard HB science and technology of corrosion protection, Tankguard CPC gained over 80 years, has been the valuable basis for its tank coatings. Zinc silicate Tankguard Zinc Products cover the spectrum For specific chemical resistance requirements other technologies are also available e.g. vinyl ester technology in Chemflake Special. Products designed within three generic types of coating cover the spectrum of coatings for the transport of oil and chemical products. The Jotun range of tank coatings represents innovative products each developed to meet the challenges of protection against corrosion and contamination, combining world proven performance with unrivalled service, support and advice. 2 Understanding the tank operators’ special needs Helping you protect your investment, your cargoes and your schedules Existing newbuilding contracts together with all new broadest range of cargoes or one that is specific to that contracts should be reviewed to ensure the design cargo. A clear business decision of how the vessel will conforms to the intended or potential trade pattern and is trade should be the basis for the coating choice. In this not limited as the result of an oversight. very sophisticated and professional market, the generic type of coating needed will have already been determined It is important to continue to update the training of before discussions are held with the paint supplier. staff to ensure a complete understanding of the type of coatings that are most suitable for a particular Example cargo trade. The Jotun Onboard Maintenance Manual A high value cargo such as methanol may be contracted (OMM) is available and will provide valuable assistance. for a certain period of time with short frequent voyages. In Coating choice this case it is clear that the best and most effective coating There is a choice when selecting the best coating for a should be a zinc silicate. It offers quick recovery and easier customer’s individual transportation needs. This will be turn around than with an epoxy type coating. between either a tank coating that will be resistant to the 3 Choosing the optim um Tank Coating Simple guidelines to achieving optim um solutions to complex needs A coating for every cargo Fixed trade pattern or spot market The number and types of cargoes traded today are There are a number of factors to consider when huge, placing widely differing requirements on speciality choosing a coating system to meet the requirements of coatings. Jotun provides coating systems that meet the a defined trading pattern. If the products to be carried majority of those needs. An easy to use reference to the are well known, then the there is no problem in the rules for coating treatment of tanks prior to carrying choosing the ideal coating. the next cargo is Jotun’s Product Resistance List - easily For example, when coating a tank carrying vegetable accessible on www.jotun.com oils with varying free fatty acids the choice should be Influencing factors Tankguard Special Ultra, a phenolic epoxy coating. A number of cargo types can be combined within a specific tank to achieve the greatest benefit and economy from a particular coating system. Organic 49% Veg. Oil 31% Inorganic Others 10% 10% EXAMPLE 1* Type of coating: Zinc Silicate Jotun product: Tankguard Zinc Inorganic are best solved with stainless steel tanks. Vegetable oils can be carried in the Tankguard products. Organic and others will be according to the Product Typical cargoes: Acetone Ethanol Resistance List on www.jotun.com Acrylonitril Methanol Butanol Phenol EDC Styrene 4 Choosing the optim um Tank Coating Simple guidelines to achieving optim um solutions to complex needs Value of the cargo If trading on the spot market then attention to current The true value of a vessel lies in its cargo tanks and trends is crucial. Even having different coatings in ability to trade efficiently with different cargoes. different tanks on the same vessel could prove to be Rejected cargoes and the need for recoating tanks are advantageous. time consuming and costly. It is therefore critical that Jotun can offer you the service to come to an optimum when changing cargoes the subsequent cargo is not advice on tank coating systems for any given list of contaminated and the coating stays in good condition. chemicals to be carried. Jotun participates in the investigation of cleaning and contamination projects building further understanding EXAMPLE*2: and experience that contributes toward maintaining its Type of coating: Epoxy position at the cutting-edge of coating performance. Jotun product: Tankguard HB Typical cargoes: Aviation fuel Ethylene glycol EXAMPLE 3* Biodiesel Lubes Type of coating: Phenolic Epoxy Caustic soda Molasses Jotun product: Tankguard Special Ultra ETBE MTBE Ethanol Urea Typical cargoes: Benzene Palm oil Biodiesel Soyabean oil Caustic soda Sunflower oil Coconut oil Tallow Ethylene glycol Toluene FFA Urea ammonium Methanol Nitrate solution MTBE Xylene Three typical examples of tank coating solutions. * Guidelines only are given. For actual resistance, please refer to the current Product Resistance List on: www.jotun.com. 5 Recommended Tank Coatings Providing quick, effective and economical solutions to specific needs Tankguard Zinc Two-pack, moisture curing,ethyl silicate based zinc-rich coating l Excellent mud cracking resistance l Re-coatable l Easy application, flexible process l Easy cleaning between cargoes l Smoother surface after application On request: water-borne version available – no sanding required Tankguard CPC Quality epoxy tank coating for special usage l Smooth surface after application l Easy cleaning between cargoes l Dedicated tank coating for clean petroleum products A coating for every cargo Tankguard HB High quality epoxy tank coating l Smooth surface after application l Easy cleaning between cargoes l Wide chemical cargo flexibility 6 Recommended Tank Coatings Providing quick, effective and economical solutions to specific needs Tankguard Special Excellent epoxy phenolic tank coating l Smooth surface after application l Easy cleaning between cargoes l Designed for product carriers and chemical carriers l Excellent chemical resistance Tankguard Special Ultra Superior epoxy phenolic tank coating l Smooth surface after application favouring easy cleaning between cargoes l Shortened recovery time between cargoes l Allows application at temperatures down to 5ºC A coating for every cargo l Superior chemical resistance Health Protection Agency/Science Photo Library 7 People, product s and resources Dedicated to ensuring optimum tank coati ng solutions, compliance and much more Here’s how we can help From our very beginnings in 1926, Jotun has focused on the needs of marine customers and our quality protection systems are greatly appreciated. This experience has enabled us to develop the latest cutting-edge products designed to meet the exacting needs of our customers with proven products conforming to the required standards, rules and regulations. In the area of tank protection, at 71 Jotun companirs on all continents Jotun we have focused on such issues as the new MARPOL rules and other Jotun is a leader in marine coatings specific matters related to the needs of with a world class reputation for these customers to ensure compliance teamwork, quality, reliability and whilst providing economic and effective friendliness. It provides its customers coating solutions. with responsible and effective global technical advice and back-up service 40 production facilities globally combined with a commitment to stretch forward to reach the boundaries of people and product performance. More than 6,300 employees Worldwide service and support 8 People, product s and resources Dedicated to ensuring optimum tank coati ng solutions, compliance and much more A world of experience A world proven product range Jotun has 5 decades of unrivalled experience in protecting The Jotun tank coatings range is designed to minimise more than 15,000 vessels. Our products are proven in every down-time, saving time and cost whilst providing