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Energy efficient sightseeing: EcoSpeed protection for Norwegian ferry

31 May 2023

Last month, the energy-efficient sightseeing ferry MS Brisen was baptised in Oslo, Norway. The carbon fibre vessel was built at the Brødrene Aa shipyard in Hyen, for ferry operator Brim Explorer. The ship’s hull is protected with SubSe...

Acceptance and use cases for autonomous vehicles differ greatly among major ...

24 May 2023

A new global survey by Asahi Kasei reveals major differences among the world’s four largest automotive markets in terms of brand loyalty, understanding of sustainability and acceptance of purely battery-powered and self-driving cars...

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Reintroducing the wheel: Linseed paint as the natural option

23 May 2023

Used traditionally on timber for centuries before falling out of fashion, linseed paint is now having a resurgence as owners of historical buildings grapple with problems caused by the use of film-forming paints over the past 50 years and...

Turning the tide: AkzoNobel and Philips discuss pioneering fouling control s...

19 May 2023

Back in April, AkzoNobel and Philips announced that Damen Shipyards had joined their efforts to further develop a pioneering fouling control solution that the paint manufacturer and technology giant have been collaborating on. PPCJ spoke ...