Nippon Paint receives NORSOK approval

Nippon Paint Marine has recently announced that its tank coating, NOA60HS, has been certified by the Norwegian Technology Standards Institution.

According to the company, the self-indicating technology used in the coating meets the requirements of the NORSOK M-501 standard, and is specifically designed for use in ballast water tanks, oil and petrochemical tanks, and void spaces.

NORSOK M-501 provides the guidelines for the selection of coating systems, minimum dry film thickness and surface preparation requirements to ensure quality of products in the offshore and other industries.

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