A decade of partnership with Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Working together to reduce VOC emissions and enhance vessel performance.
International celebrates a decade of partnership with Chantiers de l'Atlantique
We are proud to share a collaboration milestone of a decade of partnership with Chantiers de l'Atlantique (CDA). We are delighted to have supplied International® marine coatings to 20 vessels built at CDA over this duration, that have included the largest luxury cruise vessel as well as several navy vessels, covering around 6 million m² of coatings applied in total.
Early-stage vessel construction at CDA shipyard
Coatings supplied
Key coating technologies
Our marine coatings supplied over these projects include:
- Intershield 300HS
High solids abrasion resistant aluminium pure epoxy anticorrosive - Interline 975
Solvent free epoxy tank coating for long term cargo tank protection - Interthane 990
Highly durable polyurethane finish with outstanding UV resistance
Block assembly and coating preparation in progress
Driving sustainability together
Key sustainability milestones:
- Since the partnership began, CDA’s tank coatings were converted from solvent-based to solvent-free systems, resulting in a marked reduction in VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) emissions over the 10-year period.
- In 2025 alone, International® supported CDA in achieving a 55 percent reduction in VOC emissions through the use of Intershield 300HS anticorrosive.
Partner perspectives
“This collaboration has been vital for our shipyard, and International® coating technologies have been instrumental in delivering vessels of superior quality to our clients while supporting our sustainability ambitions.”
– Marion Koch, Head of Paint Department, Chantiers de l'Atlantique
“We are privileged to partner with CDA and this milestone demonstrates our dedication and long-term efforts towards supporting shipyards in improving safety and enhancing sustainability while delivering long-lasting performance.”
– Primoz Pungartnik, Commercial Director, AkzoNobel Marine & Protective Coatings (EMEA)
About AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel is a recognized sustainability leader and the only paints and coatings company ESG industry top rated by Sustainalytics, AAA in MSCI and top 1% of all companies assessed by EcoVadis. With 17 research and development sites across 11 countries globally, AkzoNobel is driving innovation in performance and sustainability.
