VTHM knows ‘green’ is best color

Marine coatings are everything, and the Gulf Coast’s VT Halter Marine has those boxes checked when it comes to making all vessel component and exposed surfaces, which leave its Pascagoula, Miss., facility, ready for the harshest of conditions. Last April, VTHM unveiled its state-of-the-art blast and paint facility that allows ship sections to be prepared, blasted and painted in a controlled environment. The facility provides cutting-edge technologies into VTHM’s construction programs. It went into full operation last October, and the shipyard has already got contracts that are 100 percent booked to the end of July. The new facility can accommodate ship sections as large as 105x80x40-foot and weighing 500 tons each. It’s a 24/7 operation that can operation in all weather conditions, and utilizes 100 percent LED lighting to reduce energy consumption. The blast and paint facility may be the most technologically advanced in North America, and provides environmental protections for workers and nearby residents. It’s also become a high-level topic for environmentalists and regulators. VTHM designs, builds and repairs numerous ocean-going vessels such as patrol, oil recovery, oil cargo, logistic support and survey vessels. All projects require quality coatings as a finishing touch. VTHM knows, when it comes to marine coatings green is the best color. (Source: Maritime Professional 04/05/19)