
Limassol, 26.02.2026
Dear Members,
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Tuesday at Gazebo Mare for the presentation on Biocide-Free Hull Coatings, delivered by Johan Wilckens, Managing Director of Nippon Paint Marine Europe Group.
The event was generously sponsored by Nippon Paint, and we would like to extend our sincere appreciation for their continued support. We also warmly thank Johan for travelling all the way from Hamburg especially to share his expertise and provide valuable insights to our members.
Please find below the press release for your information, as published by Cyprus Shipping News.
Johan Wilckens has been leading Nippon Paint Marine Europe since 2021 and brings extensive experience from the maritime industry, with a strong background in business, IT, and shipping. His presentation offered an insightful overview of sustainable coating solutions and sparked strong interest and engagement among attendees.
It was a pleasure to see a full house, with 100 guests gathering for the event—an excellent reflection of the strong interest within our maritime community and the value of knowledge-sharing initiatives such as this.
Thank you once again to Nippon Paint for the generous sponsorship, and a very warm thank you to our guests for your participation and continued support.
We look forward to welcoming you at our upcoming event on 10.03.2026 at the Gazebo.