1. 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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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”

6. 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

7. “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

8. For Additional Information Advanced Polymer Coatings, Ltd.
MarineLine vs. Sigma
For Additional Information
On MarineLine contact
Advanced Polymer Coatings, Ltd.
Avon, OH USA
Phone:
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