{
  "id": 7396447,
  "title": "Hempel secures three-year global hull coatings agreement with Maersk for fleet dry dockings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/hempel-secures-three-year-global-hull-coatings-agreement-with-maersk",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-14T21:00:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/hempel-secures-three-year-global-hull-coatings-agreement-with-maersk-for-fleet-dry-dockings/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hempel A/S has entered into a three-year global hull coatings agreement with A.P. Moller – Maersk, covering a significant portion of Maersk's dry docking program from 2026 to 2028. Maersk, a globally recognized leader in operational excellence and decarbonisation, expressed pride in partnering with Hempel, known for its ambitious goals. Malgorzata Kolton, Executive Vice President and Head of Marine at Hempel, highlighted the company's commitment to trust, reliable service, and long-term results. Hempel believes that hull coatings are crucial for vessel efficiency, as they impact fuel consumption, emissions, and operating costs. This agreement goes beyond hull coatings, with Maersk and Hempel planning to strengthen their collaboration through joint initiatives focused on dry docking excellence and enhancing in-service performance. Kristian Brauner, Head of Fleet Operations at Maersk, emphasized the importance of hull performance in fuel efficiency and emission reduction ambitions. Since its introduction in 2013, Hempel's advanced hull coatings, notably the industry-leading Hempaguard silicone range, have been applied over 6,000 times, enabling marine customers to avoid approximately 43.4 million tonnes of CO₂ compared to conventional coatings. The agreement underscores the continued demand for Hempel's premium hull-performance solutions and validates the proven performance of Hempaguard silicone technology.",
  "summary": "Hempel A/S has signed a three-year global hull coatings agreement with A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), covering a substantial share of the company’s 2026 to 2028 dry dock programme. “Maersk is widely recognised as a global leader in operational excellence and decarbonisation, setting the standard for our industry. We are very proud to work with ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Hempel signs 3-year global hull coatings deal with Maersk.",
    "Covers Maersk's dry docking program 2026-2028.",
    "Hempel's Hempaguard silicone reduces 43.4M tonnes CO2."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}