Metairie maritime coats 6 new barges

Maritime Partners of Metairie, La., an established player in the U.S. maritime leasing industry, recently added six tank barges to its fleet with a focus on three major requirements: Reliable performance, durable aesthetics, and improved safety features. Seeking to deliver a durable and aesthetically pleasing solution, MP turned to Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings to provide a premium protective coating system for the barges. Tank barges are massive flat-bottomed vessels designed to maintain a healthy domestic economy via the transporting of vital commodities such as chemicals and petroleum. With more barges traversing U.S. waterways, signs point to a growing economy. Recognizing that, Maritime Partners CEO Austin Sperry said: “We wanted to ensure the coating system … would facilitate reliable performance anywhere our customers may operate.” MP selected a series of primers, epoxies, polyurethanes and additives from Sherwin-Williams in addition to providing important performance functions like corrosion resistance and non-skid service. The coatings are designed to maintain gloss and color for many years of service in challenging marine environments in which barges operate. (Source: Marine Link 03/29/19)