Dry docking

The right coating solutions for maximum impact, combined with on-site support to ensure you're covered throughout your entire dry docking.

Use antifoulings safely. Always read the label and product information before use.

Most impactful solution. Most efficient application.

Coatings and expertise that optimise your dry-docking result

Premium silicone-based hull coating solutions, conventional antifoulings, and performance-boosting options like SeamFlow – with Hempel, the full range of in-dock coatings is ready to work together for your vessel.

Our coating advisors coordinate with your crew, the dry-dock, and applicators to ensure a smooth process – helping you optimise application and secure the long-term performance you expect.

The result is fuel savings, regulatory compliance, and long-term performance – with a coating strategy optimised for your specific vessel type and operational profile.

And with more than 6,000 applications of Hempaguard, the industry’s most widely used premium silicone coating, your long-term performance is ensured with a proven, globally trusted solution.


Validated Hempaguard performance

DNV-validated 19% fuel savings

DNV has independently confirmed that Hempaguard can cut fuel use by up to 19%. Backed by data from thousands of actual applications, this is proof in action. It gives you the facts you need to weigh cost, performance, and compliance with clarity.
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Understand the benefits of high-performance hull coatings

Fast ROI on CII

Explore the benefits of high-performance hull coatings and their ability to create competitive advantages for both shipowners and operators.

Innovative technology

Hempel’s Actiguard technology sets the industry standard, providing the strongest defense against fouling. Experience reduced fuel and maintenance costs, making every journey more efficient with Hempaguard’s silicone-hydrogel coatings.
Case Story | Dry docking

Staying ahead of performance. Together.

Hempel and Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) have worked together for more than 15 years to improve hull performance and reduce fuel consumption across a unique dual-purpose fleet. With Hempaguard and data-driven hull management, KCC has significantly improved efficiency and reduced emissions at sea.
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