International Extends Chinese Marine Coatings Partnership
Accelerating the maritime industry’s transition to lower-carbon operations.
International and Winning Shipping expand partnership to drive lower-carbon operations with new forecasting tool updates
This month, International® signed a strategic agreement with Winning Shipping in China, helping accelerate the maritime industry’s transition to lower carbon operations.
Strengthening a long-term collaboration
We’ve partnered with Winning Shipping since 2016, and this expanded collaboration will see us supply a significant volume of International® coatings for a number of drydocking projects in 2026. Focused on six vessels, the agreement will enhance the fleet’s operational efficiency and environmental performance. At the core of the latest agreement is Intersleek® 1100SR – our world-first biocide-free fouling control coating featuring patented “slime release” technology. It delivers outstanding fouling control and significantly reduces hull resistance, helping fleets save fuel and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Signing ceremony marking the extension of the strategic partnership between International® and Winning Shipping.
Customer perspective
“The outstanding performance of International® has been fully validated in our existing fleet, delivering significant fuel savings and enhancing our market competitiveness,”
- Yu Shan, General Manager of Qingdao Winning International Ship Management Co., Ltd.
“This is why we’ve chosen to extend and deepen our partnership. Through this drydocking cooperation, we look forward to more vessels benefiting from these advanced more sustainable technologies, jointly contributing to a greener future for the industry.”
Industry context
China’s “Dual Carbon” strategy
Following the International® Maritime Organization’s introduction of emission-reduction regulations, shipping companies are addressing their carbon footprint and actively adopting measures to optimise energy efficiency. China is also speeding up the implementation of its “Dual Carbon” strategy in the maritime sector, promoting the widespread adoption of more sustainable technologies.
Rob Leslie, Commercial Director of AkzoNobel Marine and Protective Coatings in Greater China, comments:
“We’re honored to continue and deepen our strategic cooperation. Winning Shipping’s unwavering pursuit of more efficient operations aligns perfectly with our philosophy of helping customers through sustainable innovation. We look forward to providing solid support for the long-term operational efficiency and sustainable development goals of its fleet.”
Product portfolio
In addition to Intersleek 1100SR – International® will also supply the project with its Intercept® 8500 LPP antifouling coating, which combines linear polishing with an optimized biocide package. This is the highest-performing antifouling product within the International® range, specifically designed for deep-sea vessels. The agreement was signed during the recent Marintec China 2025 event last week, one of the world’s leading maritime industry exhibitions
