Shipowner performs own test to see which coating performs best; MarineLine vs. Sigma Shipowner performs own test to see which coating performs best; MarineLine or Sigma’s Phenguard

Sigma Coatings presentation in 2001 to LSC was MarineLine vs. Sigma Sigma Coatings presentation in 2001 to LSC was “Latest Phenguard (phenol epoxy) would outperform and outlast MarineLine”. LSC decided to test this statement. In July 2001 LSC coated wing tanks and center tanks on the M/T “Dzintari” with MarineLine 784 and Sigma Phenguard.

Both coatings were applied by the same applicator and supervised by MarineLine vs. Sigma Both coatings were applied by the same applicator and supervised by a Sigma inspector and a MarineLine inspector. Over the last 2½ years of sailing both Sigma coated tanks and MarineLine coated tanks carried the Same cargoes as approved in Sigma’s Cargo Resistance List.

Cargoes carried were CCP’s to Black Oil. MarineLine vs. Sigma Cargoes carried were CCP’s to Black Oil. The following pictures with inspector’s comments show MarineLine 784 out performs Sigma’s Phenguard. For Long Term Performance with Versatility The Choice is MarineLine.

MarineLine vs. Sigma 1 Center Original MarineLine – coated in 1995 (9 years in service) “Tank in Overall Good Shape Mechanical Damage on Tanktop” 6 Center 6 Center MarineLine 784 “Tank in Excellent Condition – Tank Looks Freshly Painted”

MarineLine vs. Sigma 1 Port -- MarineLine 784 Tank in very good condition. Some minor mechanical damage on tanktop. “Tank looks freshly painted.” 3 Starboard -- Sigma Phenguard Less than 50% coating remaining, heavy rusting, cracking and blistering of coating 3 Starboard

“Tank in Very Good Condition” “Tank in same condition as 3 Starboard” MarineLine vs. Sigma 1 Port 1 Port MarineLine 784 “Tank in Very Good Condition” 3 Port Sigma Phenguard “Tank in same condition as 3 Starboard” 3 PORT

For Additional Information Advanced Polymer Coatings, Ltd. MarineLine vs. Sigma For Additional Information On MarineLine contact Advanced Polymer Coatings, Ltd. Avon, OH 44011 USA Phone: +01 440 937 6218 Fax: +01 440 937 5046 Email: marineline@adv-polymer.com