All tank linings fulfill two key functions, they protect the steel from the cargo (corrosion risk) and they protect the cargo from the steel (contamination risk). The correct choice of tank coating systems can have a significant impact on the earnings potential of the vessel, affecting both the range of cargoes the vessel can carry and operational matters, such as vessel turn-around time and ease of tank cleaning.

PPG Marine Coatings has been a market leader in tank coating technology for 40 years and now offers a selection of well-proven and innovative coating systems that are designed to maximise performance and increase operational flexibility. Please check out our Tank Resistance Information Service programme for information on the coating systems that will be best suited to the cargoes that you carry.

PhenGuard – phenolic epoxy with extended chemical resistance and extensive track record; resistant to methanol, EDC and fatty acids; meets FDA requirements for carriage of edible cargoes; ideal for waste water and galley waste (fatty acids).

NovaGuard – solvent free phenolic epoxy with excellent chemical resistance; exceptional pit filling ability; resistant to crude oil up to 70°C; jet fuel approval.

Below is a selection of PPG Marine Coatings systems that are designed for the protection of cargo tanks:

SigmaGuard 
Phenguard
NovaGuard
SigmaShield