On this page you can find a growing series of articles that focus on our Ecoshield coating and our Ecofix filler.
Long-term protection for critical ship components with Ecoshield
Modern vessels operate in increasingly demanding conditions. Higher efficiency requirements, tighter environmental regulations and extended drydock intervals place significant strain on key ship components. Among
Why Subsea Industries’ coatings are the best solution for protecting underwater parts of ships
In the demanding environment of marine operations, corrosion, erosion, cavitation, biofouling and other causes of damage relentlessly attack the underwater parts of ships. Traditional coatings
Ecoshield ideally suited for thruster tunnel protection
Besides offering rudder protection, Ecoshield is also suitable for all underwater ship gear which needs special protection from corrosion. The extra strength coating protects these
Fleet readiness and marine coating systems
Rudder of new navy corvette after a few days of sea trials with conventional antifouling paint (left) and 6 months after being coated with Ecoshield
Say farewell forever to cavitation damage on running gear
In the last few months more than twenty ships received Ecoshield protection for their rudders, bow thrusters (and tunnels), Becker Twisted Fins, and scrubber outlet
Dispensing with cathodic protection (part 2)
(This is Part 2 of a 2-part article on the subject of the coatings that replace cathodic protection. Part 1 can be found by clicking
Dispensing with cathodic protection (part 1)
(This is Part 1 of a 2-part article on the subject of the coatings that replace cathodic protection. Part 2 can be found by clicking
Advantages of a cleanable hull coating (part 2)
(This is Part 2 of a 2-part article on the subject of ship hull cleaning for maximum fuel efficiency. Part 1 can be found by
Eliminate cavitation damage: the ultimate protection for running gear
Cavitation damage on running gear is a persistent and costly problem for shipowners. The repeated cycle of painting, suffering erosion and corrosion, conducting expensive repairs,
Advantages of a cleanable hull coating (part 1)
(This is Part 1 of a 2-part article on the subject of ship hull cleaning for maximum fuel efficiency. Part 2 can be found by
Proven protection against cavitation damage
Cavitation erosion and corrosion remain persistent challenges in marine operations, often causing severe damage to rudders, thruster tunnels, and other underwater components. This leads to
Pleiades Shipping – Saving time and money with advanced technology for protecting rudders and running gear
Highest safety, quality and environmental standards Pleiades Shipping Agents, headquartered in Athens, Greece, have 50 years of continuous experience of purchasing, successfully managing and operating
Our new monthly magazine is now available.
In it you can find information on recent Subsea Industries projects and developments.