Page 15: of Maritime Reporter Magazine (November 15, 1983)

defense starts

In today's navies, increased mission availability and cost savings are key requirements for effective and efficient operation. International Paint recognizes this.

As a result they have developed a high technology package offering: • extended in-service periods of up to 5 years and more • fuel savings of up to 12% per year • minimized maintenance and repair painting

These and more are available from just two products.

A unique high solids self polishing copolymer srfpofarthgcqjxjiymerAF. antifouling with a track record dating back to 1974. Intersmooth systems are currently approved by the Royal

Navy and are in use on British, Norwegian,

Spanish, Canadian and US Naval vessels giving outstanding results.

Because Intersmooth systems polish and smooth in-service they reduce frictional drag on the hull and avoid coatings build up.

Biocide and paint binder are chemically combined which means they remain fully effective as antifoulings whether the vessel is operating at full speed or at rest on station or in port.

Increased mission availability comes from

Intersmooth systems providing: • extended in-service periods • increased range (due to fuel savings) • increased speed (due to a smooth fouling free hull) • elimination of underwater cleaning and its associated down time.

Cost savings come from Intersmooth systems providing: • savings in drydockings due to extended in-service periods • fuel savings of up to 12% per year • elimination of underwater cleaning costs

Inter mm A high solids, high performance anticorrosive ' with outstanding abrasion resistant properties for all over ship protection.

Specifically recommended for:

Boottops, topsides, decks and superstructures to give: • reduced corrosion due to mechanical damage • improved cosmetic appearance • minimized maintenance and repair painting with the associated benefits of: —reduced coatings build up —reduced weight build leading to increased systems and weapons capacity —reduced requirement to carry on board maintenance paint and thinners

Underwater hull to give: • longer anticorrosive scheme life due to its abrasion resistant properties thereby reducing the need for frequent hull blasting • a smoother hull due to damage and its associated roughness being minimized.

Specifically recommended for use beneath

Intersmooth HiSOL • outstanding resistance to ice abrasion when missions call for such operations

Increase the defense capability of your Navy-contact

International Paint

Marine Coatings the world's largest Marine Paint

Organization protecting over 30% of world shipping

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