Amat Engineering Appointed Agent for Ecospeed/Ecoshield in Turkey
Turkish shipping supplier Amat Engineering, based in Istanbul, has been appointed agent for Turkey for the hull coating Ecospeed and cavitation/corrosion barrier Ecoshield.
“Turkey is a significant player in shipping, both in terms of newbuilding and repair and maintenance, so we are very pleased to have reached this agreement with Amat Engineering, one of the country’s leading suppliers to this industry,” said Rob Wolthuizen, International Sales Manager for Hydrex.
There are a total of 70 active shipyards in Turkey today, mostly on the Black Sea but also in the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean. Much of the newbuilding consists of research ships, naval vessels, supply ships, mega yachts, offshore vessels and other specialised vessels which represent a good opportunity for Ecospeed and Ecoshield applications. Despite a decline in newbuilding activity after 2008, the Turkish yards saw a considerable increase in 2013. In 2012 shipbuilding and shiprepair contributed USD 1.4 Billion to the Turkish economy and Turkey ranked fifth in the world in terms of ship order book. There is also a good opportunity for Ecospeed and Ecoshield applications on in-service ships drydocking in Turkey.
Amat Engineering is a supplier to the Turkish shipbuilding and shiprepair industry, representing a number of prestigious international companies manufacturing propulsion solutions, thrusters, maritime heating systems, sealing solutions, ballast water treatment equipment, bilgewater treatment systems and other equipment. Ecospeed and Ecoshield will be the first coating system represented by the company, making it possible for Amat Engineering to bring a valuable new line to their extensive customer base.
Ecospeed and Ecoshield offer shipowners a long-lasting and environmentally safe, non-toxic, cleanable underwater hull coating system, and Ecoshield, the ultimate protection from cavitation and corrosion damage for hulls, rudders and underwater running gear. Both come with a 10-year warranty.
Ecoshield, breakthrough cavitation and corrosion proofing for hulls, rudders and underwater running gear, recently received the Seatrade 2014 Innovation in Ship Operations Award after facing tough competition and the scrutiny of highly qualified, experienced and respected judges.
Ecospeed and Ecoshield are produced, distributed and supported by Subsea Industries, a subsidiary of Hydrex NV, based in Antwerp, a global provider of turnkey underwater repair and maintenance solutions and fuel saving technology.