(AUCKLAND, New Zealand – Propspeed, a leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, has promoted Marcus Hamilton from international sales director to the position of CEO. In his new role he will be responsible for directing all operations for the company and driving its growth and success. “I am proud to have worked with the sales team and our partners to…

(AMSTERDAM) — Damen Shipyards has joined AkzoNobel and Philips to help further develop a pioneering fouling control solution which uses UV-C light technology to keep ships’ underwater hulls clean. The technology being used integrates UV-C light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in a coating scheme which emits just enough light to provide total prevention of biofouling accumulation on the protected area. Although successful…