The threat
The October 12, 2000 attack on USS Cole killed 17 Sailors and wounded 379. Ports, terminals and patrol craft remain high-value targets, and marine structures also fight constant corrosion and impact.
How polyurea helps
Navy researchers developed their strain-rate-hardening elastomer armor specifically to mitigate damage like that suffered by Cole, and described it as "a lightweight alternative to armor for ships and ground vehicles"6. On the commercial side, polyurea's waterproofing, abrasion and corrosion resistance make it a natural fit for marine work16.
Where it goes
- Guard posts and port security buildings
- Patrol and water-police vessels
- Terminal control buildings
- Fender, dock and deck surfaces
- Tanker and barge protective work
Details that matter
- Marine steel needs proper blast cleaning and profile before any coating goes on.
- Ship and vessel armor is a naval-architect decision. Supply the coating to their design.
- Port work often runs through federal grants, so registration and documentation matter.
Who buys the work
Port authorities, terminal operators, shipyards, patrol-boat builders and marine contractors.
These are the customers an ArmorThane blast mitigation applicator sells to. See the business path.
Blast protection is an engineered system. Coatings complement standoff, glazing and structural design, and the engineer of record sets the design.