AkzoNobel to Supply Marine Coatings for Three New Ferries

One of the most modern vessels operating in the Baltic Sea recently entered service, becoming the first of three new ferries to use marine coatings supplied by AkzoNobel.

The vessel, Jantar Unity, is a roll-on/roll-off passenger ferry (RoPax) operating between Świnoujście, Poland, and Trelleborg, Sweden. It is protected by approximately 280,000 litres of marine coatings from AkzoNobel’s International® brand.

In collaboration with Remontowa Shipyard in Gdansk and ferry operator Unity Line, the agreement also covers the supply of coatings for a second vessel scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2026, while steel cutting for the third ferry is expected to begin later this year.

“Our cooperation with AkzoNobel has a direct impact on the quality of the vessels we build,” explains Katarzyna Antoń, Head of Marketing at Unity Line. “The supplied products meet the highest standards, which is of key importance to us. It’s also significant that these proven solutions will continue to be used in the construction of the remaining ferries under the RoPax project.”

The coating system used on the Jantar Unity includes the application of Interzone® 954GF on the car decks. This impact- and abrasion-resistant anti-corrosive epoxy coating is specifically designed to provide long-term protection for surfaces exposed to heavy mechanical loads, such as vehicle decks.

“We’re extremely grateful to our partners in this project for their trust and for choosing our high-performance solutions,” adds Mirosław Pawlik, AkzoNobel’s Sales Manager for Marine Coatings Central Europe. “We now look forward to the delivery of the remaining two ferries, which we’ll soon have the pleasure of seeing on the Baltic Sea.”

Measuring 195.6 metres in length and capable of accommodating up to 400 passengers, the Jantar Unity is equipped with four dual-fuel engines operating on LNG and marine diesel. This configuration significantly reduces CO₂ emissions, while the hybrid propulsion system further improves fuel efficiency and lowers overall emissions. Additionally, the vessel complies with IMO Tier III standards, the most stringent emission regulations currently applicable to marine vessels.

Source: AkzoNobel