Finished to a high standard by Mustang Marine, Skomer's appearance is further enhanced with a striking paint job applied using products supplied by another Seawork exhibitor, Jotun Paints.

Skomer is completely protected from the notoriously harsh marine environment in which it will work and the anticipated 1,000 vessel impacts per year it will absorb by Jotun products.

Antifouling SeaForce 90 covers the underwater areas whilst topsides and superstructure received Jotamastic 87 and Hardtop AS, and JotaArmour AS was applied to the decks.

SeaForce antifoulings complement Jotun's SeaQuantum range and benefit from a new patent pending ingredient, Polymer Plasticiser Technology (PPT), a film modifier which remains fixed and stable for maximum strength throughout the lifetime of the coating without threatening the marine environment.

The Jotamstic 87 two pack epoxy primer over coated with Hardtop AS polyurethane delivers a hard wearing anti-corrosion system. Hardtop AS can be tinted to most BS or RAL shades and was used to give Skomer its distinctive orange and green livery in a topcoat that will retain its appearance.

Health and safety issues are critical on a boat where pilot transfer is the primary activity, which is why Skomer's decks were coated with JotaArmour AS. The non-slip coating was first developed for the UK Ministry of Defence for use on the decks of aircraft carriers and provides an excellent surface on which personnel can move safely.

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