AkzoNobel supplies marine coatings for new Baltic Sea Hybrid Ferry
International® offers an extensive lineup of coatings worldwide, including foul-release, antifouling, and protection for cargo holds and ballast tanks.
GERMANY – AkzoNobel, via its International® brand, is providing advanced marine coatings for three cutting-edge RoPax ferries on the Baltic Sea, with the inaugural vessel, Jantar Unity, now in operation between Świnoujście, Poland, and Trelleborg, Sweden.
This collaboration with Remontowa Shipyard in Gdansk and operator Unity Line extends to coatings for the second ferry, slated for delivery in Q3 2026, and preparatory steel-cutting for the third later in 2026.
The Jantar Unity, stretching 195.6 meters and accommodating up to 400 passengers, is safeguarded by 280,000 litres of International® coatings, including Interzone® 954GF on car decks for superior resistance to impacts and abrasion from heavy vehicle traffic.
Powered by four dual-fuel engines using LNG and marine diesel in a hybrid configuration, it slashes CO2 emissions, cuts fuel use, and meets the rigorous IMO Tier III emission standards.
Katarzyna Antoń, Unity Line’s Head of Marketing, stated, “Our cooperation with AkzoNobel has a direct impact on the quality of the vessels we build.”
“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.”
Mirosław Pawlik, AkzoNobel’s Sales Manager for Marine Coatings in Central Europe, expressed appreciation for the trust placed in their solutions and anticipation for the upcoming ferries on the Baltic Sea.
Since 1792, AkzoNobel has delivered innovative paints and coatings that enrich lives and safeguard essentials, with trusted brands like Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon serving over 150 countries.
Meanwhile, AkzoNobel recently successfully secured €1.1 billion through a dual-tranche bond issuance, split into a €600 million (USD 703.14 million) portion maturing in five years at a 4.000% coupon and a €500 million (USD 586 million) portion maturing in ten years at a 4.625% coupon.
These bonds were listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, with settlement planned for March 25, 2026, and maturities on March 25, 2031, and March 25, 2036.
The proceeds are intended to lengthen the average duration of the company’s bond portfolio while funding strategic efforts, notably those tied to the proposed merger with Axalta Coating Systems, including a forthcoming Form F-4 registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that includes a proxy statement.
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