# Chugoku Marine Paints to supply bio-based epoxy paint for Mitsui Chemicals ammonia tanker

Chugoku Marine Paints will supply its bio-based epoxy resin paint for the ballast tanks of a liquefied ammonia tanker being built for Mitsui Chemicals by Kegoya Dock. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in May 2026.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2025-07-07
- Where: Japan
- Status: announced
- Products: bio-based epoxy resin paint, fuel-efficient anti-fouling paint
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Mitsui Chemicals](https://endata.com/companies/19809.md) (customer)
- [Chugoku Marine Paints](https://endata.com/companies/23715.md) (supplier)
- [Kegoya Dock](https://endata.com/companies/85801.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [chemxplore.com](https://chemxplore.com/news/chugoku-marine-paints-iscc-certified-bio-based-epoxy-resin-paint-adopted-for-mitsui-chemicals-liquefied-ammonia-tanker), 2025-07-07: "This marks the first global use of bio-based epoxy resin paint on marine vessels, aiming to lower emissions during both production and operation."

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