Government Marine Product Guide

Sher-Loxane® 800 

Sher-Loxane 800 is a versatile, high-performance epoxy that combines the properties of both an epoxy and a polyurethane. It is used on exterior and interior surfaces of marine vessels for long-term color gloss and corrosion protection. For darker colors, Sher-Loxane 800 has a low solar absorption (LSA) pigment package which aides in keeping the ship cooler. 

For use over properly prepared carbon steel, aluminum, and fiberglass surfaces on marine vessels, such as but not limited to:

• Exterior surfaces such as freeboard, weather decks and superstructure
• Interior surfaces such as bulkheads, dry voids, habitable spaces, and engine rooms
• SOLAS approved for interior spaces

Seaguard® 5000 HS

Seaguard 5000 HS is a two-component, high-solids, anti-corrosive epoxy primer suitable for most areas of a ship. It is the chosen general-purpose primer for the Navy and U.S. Coast Guard for more than 15 years. Seaguard 5000 HS offers outstanding adhesion and is qualified to MIL-PRF-24647 for underwater hull and MIL-PRF-23236 for ballast tanks and fuel tanks. It complies with IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings SOLAS REGULATIONS II-1/3-2 and XII/6.3.

For use over properly prepared carbon steel and aluminum on marine vessels, such as but not limited to:

• Underwater hull - qualified to MIL-PRF-24647
• Ballast tanks and fuel tanks - qualified to MIL-PRF-23236
• Finish coat for barges and weather deck surfaces 
• Topside & Interior Spaces

Nova-Plate® UHS

Nova-Plate UHS is a two-component, ultra-high solids novolac amine epoxy engineered specifically for superior corrosion protection in immersion. It offers excellent edge retention and chemical resistance against high temperatures and corrosive gases. Nova-Plate can be spray applied for Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) saving time and labor.

For use over properly prepared carbon steel and aluminum on marine vessels, such as but not limited to:

• CHT Tanks
• Graywater tanks
• Weld deck overheads
• Sprayable dielectric shields on hull

Seaguard® 2400

Seaguard 2400 is a single component, non-flaming, fire resistant, water based, general purpose semi-gloss interior habitability coating. This coating offers low flammability, slope density and toxicity contributing to crew and ship safety. Seaguard 2400 is a non-halogenated, next generation technology, boasting sustainable, aesthetic and safety attributes. 

For use over properly prepared carbon steel and aluminum on marine vessels, such as but not limited to:

• All interior bulkheads
• Overheads
• Piping
• Ductwork
• Passageways