Caption: Fishing vessel with WEG antifouling coatings applied on the hull

Through its commercial branch in Peru, WEG supplied marine coatings used on the hulls of various fishing vessels. The branch is focused on increasing visibility for the company’s special coatings as part of its product portfolio in the market, also aiming to expand its presence in this important segment.

One of the biggest challenges for fishing vessels is fouling, and the best solution is treating the hull with high-quality antifouling coatings. WEG’s W-ECOLOFLEX SPC 200 paint line is ideal for this application and is tin-free (TBT).

The use of antifouling coatings in the marine and offshore industries plays a crucial role in operational optimization and structural preservation. These coatings prevent the growth of marine organisms on the hulls of ships and platforms, reducing friction coefficients and improving hydrodynamics, which decreases fuel consumption and extends the lifespan of the structures.

In 2024, more than 5,000 liters of ECOLOFLEX SPC 200 antifouling coats were delivered to protect the hulls of over 8 international and more than 4 national fishing vessels.

For vessel owners, using WEG coatings represents the adoption of advanced coating technologies, in addition to saving fuel and improving cargo capacity.

For WEG, which already has extensive experience with this type of coating for the marine segment in Brazil and other countries, this supply represents an increase in its presence in the Peruvian and international markets.

Caption: Fishing vessel before the application of WEG antifouling coatings