Development, manufacture and distribution of biocide-free underwater coatings (Fouling Release Film) for ships and maritime structures.
HATAG MSF GmbH & Co. KG
HamburgNew on Amplifa
About HATAG Maritime
HATAG Maritime, based in Hamburg, develops, manufactures and distributes the HATAG FRF Fouling Release Film, a silicone-based, multilayer film for biocide-free antifouling protection in the underwater area of ships and maritime structures. The FRS (Fouling Release System) supplementary system consists of an epoxy-based, solvent-free adhesion primer with a corrosion protection barrier plus the FRF film. The effectiveness of the film is certified by DNV. According to tests, resistance reductions of 8 to 14 percent and fuel savings of up to ten percent can be achieved without releasing toxins or microplastics into the water. Application is carried out through a network of certified applicators, proven inter alia at shipyards such as Bredo; a pilot project on the gas tanker "Rhogas" of shipping company Sloman Neptun was positive. In addition to production and distribution, the company conducts research and development in surface technology applications in the maritime sector, also for recreational boats and yachts.
- Site
- Hamburg
- Processes
- HATAG FRF Fouling Release Film – biocide-free underwater coating (film), FRS Fouling Release System (epoxy-based, solvent-free primer + film), Application/processing of the film by certified applicators (shipyard application, above and under, Research and development of surface technology applications in the maritime sector, Manufacture and distribution of Fouling Release Film (FRF), Application technology / applicator network (certified applicators), Research & development in surface technology in the maritime sector, Biocide-free underwater coating (FRS Fouling Release System)
- Materials
- HATAG FRF Fouling Release Film (silicone-based), Epoxy-based adhesion primer / corrosion protection (solvent-free), Tefrocor 150
- Certificates
- DNV certification (effectiveness of FRF film)
- Founded
- 2016/17
- Industries
- Shipping, Maritime industry, Shipping companies (incl. gas tankers), Recreational boats/yachts, Boats/recreational boats, Gas tankers / shipping companies
- 01
Surface technology research & development
- 02
Manufacture of FRF Fouling Release Film / epoxy adhesion primer
- 03
Distribution
- 04
Application by certified applicators (shipyard, above and under water)
Materials & Systems
HATAG FRF Fouling Release Film (silicone-based)
Multilayer, biocide-free film for permanent antifouling protection of all underwater structures; effectiveness certified by DNV.
Epoxy-based adhesion primer / corrosion protection (solvent-free)
Forms the corrosion protection barrier beneath the FRF film within the FRS system.
Site
Hamburg
DEHeadquarters: development, manufacture and distribution
- Materials
- FRF film, epoxy adhesion primer
Components & Applications
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HATAG FRF Fouling Release Film – biocide-free underwater coating (film)Surface | – | – | – | – | silicone-based multilayer film, epoxy-based corrosion protection (adhesion primer) |
| FRS Fouling Release System (epoxy-based, solvent-free primer + film)Surface | – | – | – | – | epoxy primer, HATAG FRF film |
| Application/processing of the film by certified applicators (shipyard application, above and underSurface | – | – | – | – | HATAG FRF film, epoxy adhesion primer |
| Research and development of surface technology applications in the maritime sectorEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certification
The effectiveness of the FRF film is certified by DNV; pilot projects such as on the gas tanker "Rhogas" confirm durability and function under real conditions.
| Evidence | Hamburg |
|---|---|
| DNV certification (effectiveness of FRF film) |
History
- 2012
Harald Tagsold begins to engage intensively with environmentally friendly underwater coatings.
- 2016/17
Foundation of HATAG Maritime GmbH by Harald Tagsold in Hamburg.
- 2018
Gregor Koslowski joins HATAG Maritime (development and application technology).
- 2023
Successful pilot project of the FRS system on the gas tanker "Rhogas" (Sloman Neptun); presentation of a wrapped Highfield RIB at Interboot; representation in New Zealand.