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50MNMarch 2012 It?s been a long time since boat operators looked at paint as merely something that they hoped wouldstay on their hull long enough tomake it to the next scheduled dry- docking. The high cost of marine fuels, increasingly onerous environ- mental regulatory schemes and even the impact of ballast water treatment systems on ballast tank coatings have changed all of that. And yet, the paint industry didn?t evolve immediately to meet the latest challenges that arrive at the foot of your gangway. When it comes to coatings, the journey is amarathon; not a sprint.SIGMAGLIDE biocide-free system At the forefront of the effort to help operators increase profitability and at the same time, reduce their environ- mental footprint; is Protective & Marine Coatings (PPG) and its SIG- MAGLIDE coating system. But, that didn?t just happen overnight. Since the launch of the first generationSIGMAGLIDE in 1995, PPG has continued to develop the product range and today, the SIGMAGLIDE 990 system is its third-generation, pure silicone based fouling release sys- tem. Among the major benefits tovessel owners is a product that boasts enhanced slime release properties and the highest volume solids in the mar- ket. It?s no secret that boats move bet- ter and faster if not handicapped by marine life attached to the hull. To that end, PPG has been developing marine solutions, specifically biocide-free fouling-release coatings. According to PPG, by creating an extremely smooth surface, this coat- ing system reduces hull friction resist- ance, lowers CO2 and SO2 emis- sions, and provides significant fuel savings. And, because it contains zero biocides, PPG?s SigmaGlide products are friendly to marine life and help ship owners in adopting environmen- tal compliance programs. Also, the high solids content and long-service lifetime contribute to low solvent emissions, meaning the number ofempty waste drums is reduced and wash water from hull cleaning opera- tions doesn?t have to be treated as chemical waste.The performance of this coating system is a function of the water-repellent or hydrophobic nature of the topcoat. In addition, the ultra- smooth finish that can be attained by standard airless spray equipment means the average hull roughness fig- ures are also significantly lower to We are looking for individuals with strong commitment to quality and safety, strong communication and leadership skills, good problem solver and have high tolerance for dynamic working environment. The incumbent is expected to lead people to help the Company meet its production guidelines and deadlines. Star candidate must also have background in Sandblasting & Painting and use of Ultra High Pressure Equipment. The successful candidates must have the relevant experience and passion to work in Ship Repair and welcome a challenging work environment. If you believe you have the inherit traits and skills, are a U.S. Citizen, able to acquire RapidGate, TWIC, and Security Clearances; please submit your resume online at      
or call (808) 848-6211 x 238. *Ship Fitter *W elder (5000 series Alum, CUNI, SS) *Pipe Fitter *UHP (C13 background desirable) *Mechanical *P ainter (C12 Background desirable) *Sandblaster (C7 Background desirable)      
  in Honolulu, Hawaii. Is seeking highly skilled personnel to join our team. PSI has been serving the Hawaii maritime community with our repair services on Navy, Coast Guard, MSC, and other vessels for over 65 years. Marine Coatings Evolve It is a Marathon, not a SprintCOATINGS TECHNOLOGY MN#3 (50-58):MN 2011 Layouts 3/5/2012 2:17 PM Page 50