AQUATERRAS 1100
AQUATERRAS 1100
Next generation fouling protection
for a sustainable future
AQUATERRAS 1100
Next generation fouling protection
for a sustainable future
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OVERVIEW
Nippon Paint Marine understands the challenges shipowners and operators face in continuously driving vessel performance, managing rising fuel costs, meeting increasingly stringent regulations, and improving sustainability standards.
In today’s market, clean technologies have never been more essential in helping the industry to:
• Meet decarbonisation targets
• Increase operational efficiencies and performance
• Reduce costs
• Ensure compliance
• Improve the sustainability of our oceans
These are the first solution in shipping’s energy transition.
And advanced hull coatings remain one of the most impactful clean technologies on the market.
AQUATERRAS
Based on over 140 years of R&D and inspired by innovations in medical science, Nippon Paint Marine’s AQUATERRAS range of coating technology has set new benchmarks for sustainable hull protection; the world’s first biocide-free fouling protection coating proven to achieve fuel and emissions savings of up to 14.7% with an average speed loss of 1% over 60 months.
Engineered for a wide range of applications, from coastal to oceangoing vessels, as well as newbuilds during outfitting, marine structures, power stations, and offshore units – now available in a low-VOC formulation.
LAUNCHING AQUATERRAS 1100
With a commitment to continuous R&D and innovation, Nippon Paint Marine is launching its latest product in the AQUATERRAS range. AQUATERRAS 1100, a next-generation, low VOC, biocide-free, Advanced Fouling Control (AFC), ideally suited for container liners, pure car carriers, and other medium-to high-activity vessels.
FOULING PROTECTION MADE SIMPLER, SMOOTHER AND MORE EFFICIENT
100% Biocide-free
Delivering fouling resistance without the use of harmful chemicals and available in low VOC to protect the marine environment and ocean ecology. AQUATERRAS 1100's biocide-free formulation creates a super-smooth and extremely flat surface in comparison to the rough surfaces of copper or cuprous oxide-based products.
Long lasting fouling protection
Using landmark HydroPhix™ technology, AQUATERRAS 1100 combines hydrophilic and hydrophobic micro-domain structures that reduce the ability of marine organisms to attach to a hull's surface.
Advanced Fouling Control (AFC)
AQUATERRAS 1100, Advanced Fouling Control (AFC), is a revolutionary technology that prevents fouling through surface innovation without relying on biocides. Its unique silicone-modified binder creates a smooth, glossy finish that reduces hull resistance and enables measurable fuel savings. The high-strength paint film provides long-lasting durability and resistance to mechanical damage, maintaining consistent performance even under harsh operating conditions. With no pure silicone and zero oil contamination risk, it offers easy application in dry-dock and newbuilding projects, and the same workability as conventional antifouling coatings, and is fully compatible with ROV cleaning.
Dual action self-renewal and self-smoothing mechanism for constant high performance
Incorporating HydroCure™ mechanism, AQUATERRAS 1100 provides a breakthrough in hull coating performance by mimicking a natural renewal process. Its advanced formulation features a dynamic surface layer that refreshes with a thin hydrolysed layer, continuously exposing a fresh active surface to prevent marine growth. At the same time, its self-smoothing matrix maintains optimal hull smoothness and reduces hydrodynamic drag.
Easy-to-use single-pack system
Simplifying application without compromising performance.
SUSTAINABILITY ACHIEVEMENTS
AQUATERRAS aligns with key UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Demonstrated 14.7% efficiency gains; delivering 800,000 tonnes* of CO, emissions reduction.
*Figures based on internal calculations and data from 30 vessels, compared with market average hull coatings
