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Take subjectivity out of the equation

6 May 2016|Captains, CCS News, Refit, Yards|

Paint has traditionally been a minefield for new and refitted superyachts alike. By creating a baseline standard, the industry is making moves to take subjectivity out of the equation, but does it address the real issues? Take subjectivity out of the equation Published in The Superyacht Report nr. 168 March/April 2016 Painting by Numbers - SYR 168 - 'Superyacht Quality': [...]

A paint surveyor: worth the money?

9 February 2016|Captains, CCS News, Management Companies, New Build, Refit, Yards|

The added value of a paint surveyor. As we all know, yacht painting is a tricky business. The complexity alone makes it more than worthwhile to employ specialists to check the quality of the work. There are few things more disappointing in the superyacht industry than when work carried out is not to the owner’s satisfaction. With something as visible [...]

Fouling release a breakthrough in toxic antifoulings

28 January 2016|Captains, CCS News, New Build, Paint Facts, Refit, Yards|

What are the clear and present benefits of silicone binder systems? Why are we still polluting oceans and marinas with antifouling when there are now excellent alternatives available with silicone? We’ve all seen it at one time or another. The crew of a superyacht berthed in a harbour or anchored in quiet waters come out on the tender to spruce [...]

A little preparation goes a long way..

25 June 2015|Captains, Management Companies, Refit, Yards|

A little preparation... For the last 24 years that CCS has been involved in the field of superyacht paint surveying we have witnessed a steady professionalization of the yacht coating industry. In the past an owner would come with his or her partner to order a yacht and have a friend along to assist. The same informal decision method also applies [...]

A guide to superyacht tank coatings – Part 2

16 January 2015|Captains, Paint Facts, Refit, Yards|

This is the final and last part in a two part series about superyacht tank coatings. Click here for part 1. SPECIFICATIONS AND PROCEDURES When coating types have been specified and related stipulations are assessed the next step will be the preparation of a specification. A specification comprises the elements which are necessary to describe the result aimed at. All of the considerations that [...]

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