Propspeed, specialized in underwater foul-release coatings, announced a new partnership with The International SeaKeepers Society: a non-profit organization that facilitates oceanographic research aboard private vessels.
The New Partnership
As part of the collaboration, SeaKeepers will include Propspeed Large Kits in its Sustainability Kits, given to participating superyacht owners, thus providing an important energy-saving technology to support reducing fuel consumption, GHG emissions, and the spread of invasive species.
Propspeed will also be included as a global partner in their Green Guide to Boating, which highlights best practices for recreational boating, as well as other communications and presentations.
Supporting Awareness, Education, and Science-led Activities
The collaboration centers on a new sustainability initiative aimed at raising awareness for marine conservation globally: Propspeed and SeaKeepers share the goal of ensuring the sustained wellbeing of the world’s oceans.
The initiative will focus on supporting continued awareness, education, and science-led activities that positively impact the yachting community, and the benefits of using Propspeed’s biocide-free foul-release coatings that reduce the emissions profile and environmental impact of yachts.
“Dedication to sustainability is vital to ensure a future for all of us – not just in our industry, but across all industries. Maintaining the long-term wellbeing of our oceans has been a pillar of our business since inception, and we are committed to our sustainability journey and being part of the solution.” – Marcus Hamilton, CEO, Propspeed
“This partnership with Propspeed reaffirms their strong commitment to preserving ocean health. We’re excited to feature their innovative product in our Green Guide to Boating and Sustainability Kits, helping to promote eco-friendly practices and inspire boaters to protect marine environments.” – Melissa White, Director of South Pacific, SeaKeepers.
SeaKeepers champions marine science and conservation by using privately-owned yachts as platforms for oceanographic research, educational outreach, and marine conservation. Members include yacht owners, scientists, divers, entrepreneurs, and environmental advocates from around the world.
Propspeed offers a range of foul-release, biocide-free coatings that prevent marine growth on underwater assets without harmful toxins. The Propspeed Clear Coat is hydrophobic in nature, with an extremely low friction surface that prevents bio-fouling from adhering to the substrate.
Paired with the product’s superior adhesion to underwater metals, the full Propspeed system protects against fouling and corrosion, mitigating invasive species spread while protecting marine ecosystems and reducing fuel consumption and associated GHG emissions.
Propspeed products include Propspeed for running gear and any underwater metals, Foulfree for transducers, Lightspeed for underwater lighting, and Stripspeed, a solvent-based paint stripper for underwater metals.
