Hull coatings’ vital role in vessel efficiency

DNV has verified that Hempel’s Hempaguard X7 hull coating reduces fuel consumption by up to 20% and decreases average speed loss by 1.4%. 

“Trust is the cornerstone of our business,” said Alexander Enström, executive vice president, head of marine at Hempel.

“To ensure transparent compliance with both regulatory and industry standards while gaining a competitive edge in our marine segment, we needed to partner with a trusted and reliable international partner. That’s why we chose DNV.”

Independently verified

By lowering drag and improving hydrodynamics, Hempaguard X7 works to cut CO2e emissions, helping shipowners and operators meet stringent environmental regulations. 

DNV’s independent verification enhances the credibility of Hempel’s environmental claims.

With the global maritime sector under increasing pressure to decarbonise, innovative hull coatings play a vital role in driving sustainability going forward. 

2024 saw the launch of many new products and solutions for Hempel’s customers across its core business areas.

In marine, Hempel launched its groundbreaking new two-layer silicone coating system, Hempaguard Ultima. The coating system builds on the success of Hempaguard X7, which has passed the milestone of more than 4000 applications.

In 2024, the company reported that an industry-wide shift toward silicone technologies contributed to Hempel experiencing a record year in volume for its Hempaguard solutions.

That aside though, sales in marine declined 5.8% organically over the same year, driven by a number of factors, including the postponement of vessel dockings, primarily related to the Red Sea crisis.

Happily though, Hempel’s overall revenue for the year came in at €709 million, which was the second highest ever recorded for the business, surpassed only by its record-breaking sales in 2023.