Page 4th Cover: of Maritime Reporter Magazine (October 1973)

After three years service only 300 sq. ft. of over 1,500,000 needed a minor touchup

Three years ago one of the world's largest ships, the 312,000 DWT Universe Japan was corro- sion-protected with Amercoat and Dimetcote coat- ings from topside to bottom.

While in Singapore recently during repairs, this huge investment was inspected to determine how well its original coatings were holding up against corrosive attack.

What was found after three years of hard service?

Her steel decks (coated with Dimetcote 3 in- organic zinc coating) were still in excellent shape.

Her superstructure (coated with Dimetcote 3 plus Amercoat topcoats) was in the same top flight condition.

More outstanding, her anti-fouling which had not had a refresher coat in two years showed only a few spots of dried algae, otherwise it was clean.

No loss of speed. No extra fuel required.

What this means to the Universe Japan's owners as well as the charterer, Gulf Oil Corpora- tion, is obvious. Overall, only 300 square feet of over 1,500,000 needed a minor touchup. Their ship could return to service quickly. A great deal of money was saved.

What this means to you is that you too can depend on Amercoat and Dimetcote to economi- cally protect your investment. No matter what its size or tonnage.

Why not call a knowledgeable Ameron Marine

Specialist. You'll find him wherever you build or sail. ^^

Miiiepon

CORROSION CONTROL DIVISION (Formerly Amercoat Corporation)

Home Office: 201 N. Berry St., Brea, California 92621

International sales offices and plants: Amercoat Europa N.V., The Hague, Holland; Amercoat of Canada Limited

Burlington, Ontario, Canada; Amercoat Mexicana S.A., Mexico City, Mexico; Amercoat Japan, Ltd., Yokohama, Japan