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HEMPEL was founded in 1915 and is today one of the world’s leading
suppliers of marine and industrial paints. Our 3,700 employees work
from 2 main and 5 regional Research and Development centres, and 20
production plants situated in strategic locations across six continents.
Our global sales and service organisation operates from more than 130
stock points in over 80 countries, providing our customers with expert
assistance at all stages of the contract.
The Hempel Group Head Office
Hempel A/S
Lundtoftevej 150
DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby
Denmark
Phone: +45 4593 3800
Fax: +45 4588 5518
Email: marine@hempel.com
www.hempel.com
HEMPASIL X3
Number one for fuel savings

The third generation of our HEMPASIL system is
our most advanced yet. In fact, we’re so confident
in its antifouling performance that we’re
guaranteeing it will lower your fuel costs.
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Smooth sailing: The superior antifouling performance of HEMPASIL X3 means even less drag through the
water, and, ultimately, superior fuel savings. What’s more, it’s also the only fouling release system effective
down to 8 knots.
A fouling release coating
you can’t afford to ignore
Choosing a fouling control solution used to be difficult. With a dubious
ROI, it was easy to see why so many ship-owners would go for the
cheapest option. Those days are over.
Number one for fuel savings
HEMPASIL X3 is the third generation of our pioneering
HEMPASIL fouling release technology. It’s also our most
advanced yet, delivering unparalleled performance for
unparalleled fuel efficiency.
In an industry first, HEMPASIL X3 is backed up by
a software program that monitors the in-service
performance of the coating. Designed by FORCE
Technology, SeaTrend is an onboard reporting tool that
provides operational data that allows you to maximise
fuel savings and optimise overall efficiency.
And while it’s easy to make big claims, we’re prepared to
go one step further and back them up by offering a fuel
savings guarantee to all HEMPASIL X3 customers who
Ultimate ROI
With SeaTrend installed, you can be confident that you’ll
be wringing every last cent of value from your investment
in HEMPASIL X3. But what kind of sums are we talking
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about here?
What could you save?
As the charts below demonstrate, the improved
performance of HEMPASIL X3 will lead to potential
savings worth millions of dollars for both VLCCs and
container vessels. What’s more, we are offering a
90-month service interval specification for all vessels
using HEMPASIL X3, dramatically reducing drydock costs.
SAvE mORE WIth hEmPASIL X3
also opt for the SeaTrend program. Another industry first. VLCC: Increased savings over 60 months
Fuel saving in %
Emissions minimised
By cutting fuel consumption you’re saving on the bottom
line. But, perhaps equally as importantly, you’re also
cutting your CO 2 emissions, thereby reducing your carbon
footprint.
HEMPASIL X3’s environmental credentials are further
boosted by its biocide-free composition and minimal VOC
level, ensuring solvent emissions are kept to an absolute
minimum.
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Fuel saving in %
Software saver: The SeaTrend software program
from FORCE Technology monitors the performance
of your HEMPASIL X3 coating, providing the key
data needed to analyse fuel efficiency.
Container vessel: Increased savings over 90 months

Fouling release technology redefined
hydrogel – the invisible protection
HEMPASIL X3 is the industry’s only fouling release system
that features HEMPEL’s pioneering hydrogel technology.
Unique non-reactive polymers are added to the paint,
creating an invisible barrier between the hull surface
and the seawater that prevents fouling organisms from
attaching.
Unique, non-reactive polymers form a
hydrogel layer between the steel and
seawater.
Unique hydrogel technology and a pure
silicone composition set HEMPASIL X3 apart
from conventional fouling release coatings.
the same but different
In one sense HEMPASIL X3 works much like conventional
fouling release technologies. The coating’s non-stick
properties prevent fouling from attaching to the hull,
lessening resistance and thereby improving fuel efficiency.
But while other fouling release coatings work reasonably
well at high service speeds, they become less effective at
lower speeds, and perform especially weakly during idle
periods. HEMPASIL X3 is different. It easily outperforms
Fouling organisms perceive the hull as
a liquid and are consequently unable to
attach to the hull.
conventional fouling release systems thanks to a unique
composition that ensures peerless fouling prevention is
backed up by high self-cleaning capability.
the X3 factor
HEMPASIL X3’s enhanced self-cleaning capability is a
result of its pure silicone composition while its fouling
prevention superiority stems from its use of special non-
reactive polymers that create a hydrogel layer between
the paint surface and the seawater.
The hydrogel tricks fouling organisms into perceiving
the hull as a liquid instead of a solid surface, greatly
hindering their ability to settle. The hydrogel layer is
effectively backed up by the silicone, known for its self-
cleaning properties. Factor in HEMPASIL X3’s ability to
perform equally as potently from 8 knots and the result
is a fouling release coating that, to put it simply, works
better than any other on the market.
hydrogel barrier Silicone self-cleaning
Unlike conventional fouling release
coatings that are only partially siliconebased,
X3 uses a solid silicone topcoating.
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HEMPASIL X3
NEXUS tie-coat
Epoxy
Epoxy
Steel
NEXUS – the tie-coat that binds
As with previous HEMPASIL generations, X3 utilises HEMPEL’s
patented NEXUS tie-coat to ensure maximum possible
adhesion between the anticorrosive base epoxy and the nonstick
top layer.
Second generation HEMPASIL X3
No slime to hang around
The pictures above demonstrate the dramatically improved
slime prevention performance of HEMPASIL X3 over secondgeneration
technologies. Both pictures are photographed
after 60 weeks idleness. The superiority of HEMPASIL X3 is
clear to see.
Its pure silicone composition means HEMPASIL
X3 significantly outperforms conventional
fouling release systems in the self-cleaning
stakes, especially at low speeds.