Lloyd’s Register (LR) has supported GIT Coatings in the launch of its latest propeller coating technology, unveiled during Posidonia 2026, following LR type approval.
The XGIT-VORTEX™ system, a graphene-based propeller coating designed to maintain performance between drydock intervals, was presented at a joint client event on the LR stand.
The coating is designed to address persistent challenges in propeller performance, including fouling build-up, cavitation damage and loss of surface smoothness over time. Together, these factors directly influence fuel consumption, emissions performance and operating costs across a vessel’s lifecycle.
Developed using GIT Coatings’ Amphiphilic Graphene Nanonetwork technology, the three-layer system is engineered to maintain a smoother propeller surface and reduce performance degradation across the drydock cycle. By limiting fouling attachment and improving resistance to cavitation-related damage, the coating aims to support more stable propulsion efficiency over time.
LR’s involvement focused on providing independent technical assurance through the type approval process, supporting the safe adoption of advanced coating technologies in line with applicable industry standards.
Speaking at the event, Andy McKeran, Chief Growth Officer at LR, said: “Shipowners are looking for technologies that deliver consistent performance in service, not just at installation. Solutions that help maintain propulsion efficiency over time can make a measurable difference to fuel consumption and emissions, particularly as regulatory pressure increases.”
“XGIT-VORTEX™ reflects the next step in our mission to deliver sustainable, high-performance coating technologies for the global maritime industry,” said Mo AlGermozi, CEO at GIT Coatings. “As shipowners continue prioritizing efficiency, emissions reduction, and operational flexibility, the industry is increasingly shifting toward technologies designed around long-term performance, sustainability, and measurable operational value.”
The launch builds on ongoing collaboration between LR and GIT Coatings in the development and approval of performance-focused coating technologies. Earlier this year, LR granted approval for GIT’s graphene-based hull coating and in October 2024, LR awarded GIT Coatings with the maritime industry’s first Enhanced Antifouling Type Approval.
