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COMPANY PROFILE

UHITOR

Coatings Solutions Tako Contor Stage uronavy's new Euro-basic ES301 fers economical advantages

Recent disasters involving large inkers have resulted in ecological ad economic catastrophe.

These losses not only affect com- anies — both the cargo shipper and irgo owner — but also governments id local authorities, the latter larged with cleaning the damage id trying to restore the environ- ient to its previous natural equilib- um as best possible.

An added consequence for all ship- srs and shipowners is the prolifera- on of mandates and legislation om both national and international :-ganizations, such as the U.S. oast Guard and International [aritime Organization. These orga- lazations have been active in pro- ding recommendations, and help-

Lg to create and implement mea- ires targeted at avoiding such situ- ions in the future. Many of these easures are related to the con- ruction of new vessels, designed to

Lcrease safety and minimize envi- inmental disaster.

Regulations for existing vessels — irticularly tankers and bulk carri- •s — have focused on enhanced

Lspection programs, paying special

Mention to corrosion. One reason r vessel failure is premature corro- on in areas such as wing tanks, illast tanks, bulk tanks, chain lock- 's void spaces and double bottoms.

A good corrosion protection •ocess must be used in the tank •eas. A coatings system, however, ust be more multi-functional than irrosion protection, as it must also chemically resistant to cargo; echanically and thermally resis- ,nt; and safe from contaminating insitive cargoes such as food.

While many coatings adequately ver one or more performance and )plication requirements, shipown- s seeking total solutions must seek 1-encompassing coatings solutions ensure long life and safety.

Euronavy International believes has devised just such a solution.

Euronavy, which is ISO 9002 cer-

Eied, has produced paints for the arine and offshore business for ore than 13 years. Its latest offer- g, Euro-basic ES301, is considered major breakthrough.

ES301, is a two pack, solvent free 00 percent solids) epoxy coating, bich incorporates the latest dicing ;ptember, 1996 technology, reportedly overcoming many drawbacks associated with traditional tank coatings.

ES301 — which complies with

VOC regulations — can be applied on wet, rusty surfaces, and in 100 percent humidity. The epoxy coat- ing has a unique reaction with water molecules, meaning that it can remove water from the sur- face. Some water is used in the curing process, and the water that

There is one aspect in particular that distinguishes

Unitor from other marine supply companies and that is our unique international network.

Every hour of the day, Unitor supplies products and service to the international merchant fleet from bases in 983 ports in 74 countries all over the World.

The Unitor product and service portfolio includes over 6,500 standard products for onboard repair and maintenance, fire, safety & rescue equipment and service, refrigerants and refrigeration system spare parts and service, as well as a complete line of marine chemicals.

VERSAL

Unitor began working with projects to new buildings in the early eighties and offers all main types of fire detection and fire fighting systems, nitrogen generators, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for commercial vessels and tank insulation systems for liquid gas carrier ships.

Unitor offers an important competitive advantage to owners due to the fact that it offers technical service and supplies over the entire World through its own organisation.

P.O.Box Skoyen, N-0212 Oslo, Norway

Visiting address: Drammensveien 211, Oslo

Tel: + 47 22 13 14 15 - Fax: + 47 22 13 45 00

Tlx: 76004 UNITOR N

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