Overview Stephenson Clarke manage and own a fleet of bulk carriers which require fast re-fitting program to meet with the charterers’ requirements. They required a fast refurbishment of ballast tanks and holds in the Dallington in order to retain class. Challenge Historically, Stephenson Clarke had utilised solvent-based paint systems for their ballast tanks and cargo holds. Preparation to Sa2.5 by dry-grit blasting and subsequent humidity and temperature controls to maintain ideal painting conditions is both tedious and expensive. This, combined with the strict adherence to re-coating intervals of conventional paints, leads to slow return to service. Stephenson Clarke required an alternative system to fast forward their re-fit programs; based on their experience,

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