222 Philip Chaabane - CEO i-tech AB

<p><span style= "font-size: 14pt;"><strong>https://shippingpodcast.com/222-philip-chaabane-ceo-i-tech/Revisiting a Swedish maritime startup, now noted on NASDAQ</strong></span></p> <p>Antifouling coatings are necessary to protect a ship’s hull from attaching marine organisms. Ship owners need marine coating solutions that deliver fouling prevention for vessels with differing activity levels, shipping routes and construction. </p> <p>Selektope® is a unique biocide that, through biotechnology, creates the possibility of more sustainable and efficient marine paint systems.</p> <p>When attached to a ship’s hull, barnacles harm the hydrodynamic drag. The hard shells cause increased friction between the hull and water, directly related to increased fuel consumption and carbon emissions.</p> <p>Listen to Philip Chaabane, the CEO of i-tech, when he describes the journey for this maritime startup. There are so many lessons learned that he shares!</p> <p>#everyconversationmatters </p>