Shaping the future of marine coatings & biofouling management worldwide.
A global forum where paint manufacturers, biofouling specialists and professional applicators collaborate to track legislation, shape standards and safeguard the marine leisure sector.
A global voice for marine coatings.
The ICOMIA Coatings Division brings together members who manufacture paint and biofouling management systems, together with the specialists who apply them. Its primary focus is to stay ahead of changes in legislation — and proposals that could affect the marine leisure sector globally.
Through technical exchange, regulatory monitoring and coordinated industry response, the division helps ensure that antifouling and coating technologies evolve responsibly — protecting boats, the environment and the future of recreational boating.
To advance responsible marine coatings for the recreational sector.
Through legislative engagement, technical exchange and industry collaboration — worldwide.
Legislative intelligence
Monitoring global regulatory developments affecting antifouling and marine coatings, and translating them into industry action.
Biofouling stewardship
Advancing best-practice biofouling management to protect ecosystems, prevent invasive species and preserve vessel performance.
Technical exchange
A forum for paint chemists, applicators and yard specialists to share innovation, application standards and field knowledge.
Global representation
Representing the recreational coatings industry in dialogue with regulators, NGOs and international bodies.
Coatings Division Committee Board.
The elected officers directing the work of the division, its liaison with regulators and its collaboration with the wider ICOMIA network.
Hans Slegtenhorst
Leads the division’s agenda and represents recreational coatings interests in international regulatory conversations.
Chris Toole
Supports the chair, contributes deep manufacturer expertise and helps steer technical working groups.
Louise Eagle
Coordinates the division’s meetings, working groups and information exchange between members and ICOMIA committees.
Focus areas & working topics.
Priority workstreams driving the Coatings Division’s engagement with regulators, standards bodies and the wider marine industry.
Antifouling regulation
Tracking EU BPR, UK, US EPA and IMO developments affecting antifouling actives used in leisure marine coatings.
Biofouling management
Supporting global guidance on recreational craft biofouling to prevent the spread of invasive aquatic species.
Application & refit standards
Sharing best practice among professional applicators, refit yards and superyacht painting specialists.
Sustainability & VOCs
Advancing low-VOC, low-impact chemistries and lifecycle thinking for marine coatings.
Industry advocacy
Engaging with CEPE, ECHA, IMO and national regulators to represent the recreational coatings sector.
Technical knowledge sharing
Pooling test data, application experience and market insight across manufacturers and applicators worldwide.
A federation of the world’s marine coatings expertise.
The Coatings Division draws its strength from leading manufacturers, biofouling specialists and professional applicators across Europe and North America.
Manufacturers, applicators & partners.
The companies and associations represented within the ICOMIA Coatings Division.
Join a network of the world’s coatings leaders.
ICOMIA Committees comprise the ICOMIA Secretariat and members that choose to join. If you are an ICOMIA member and wish to be part of the Coatings Division, please contact the secretary to begin the process.
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Ready to help shape the future of marine coatings?
Explore ICOMIA committee resources, browse the latest coatings and regulatory news, or reach out to the division secretariat to discuss membership.
