PPG Industries launches PPG InsightsNav analytics platform for marine seastock coatings data.

PPG Industries announced the launch of PPG InsightsNav, a new analytics platform designed to help shipowners and operators analyze and optimize seastock coatings purchasing data for better operational and strategic planning.

Marine operators often rely on fragmented or limited historical data, which makes long-term planning and cost management challenging. PPG InsightsNav addresses this issue by presenting seastock coatings data in a standardized, user-friendly format that can be continuously updated as new information becomes available. The platform also identifies opportunities to optimize purchasing decisions, such as improved port selection and strategic order consolidation, helping operators achieve significant cost savings.

“Think of the PPG InsightsNav platform like a budgeting app for marine operators,” said Steven Wolfendale, PPG global product owner, digital and AI, Protective and Marine Coatings. “It allows ship owners and operators to analyze their own data independently and forecast their future needs. Providing clear insight into costs helps them make more informed spending decisions, which help save money on their seastock coatings.”

Marine teams across procurement, operations, and technical management can utilize the platform to support decision-making. Key benefits include:

Greater spending transparency through a comprehensive view of seastock expenditures across the fleet, enabling stronger financial control.

Improved forecasting and budgeting supported by predictive insights based on historical trends.

Identification of cost-saving opportunities by detecting inefficiencies and optimizing procurement and maintenance strategies.

Real-time, interactive dashboards that automatically update as new data becomes available.

Secure global access, allowing PPG Industries marine customers worldwide to use the platform anytime.

“The PPG InsightsNav platform gives customers clear access to their own data,” said Ewout Bosman, PPG seastock segment director, Protective and Marine Coatings. “By combining spend visibility with actionable insights, we’re helping shipowners and operators make more informed decisions that support both operational efficiency and long-term cost management.”

Source: PPG