This document discusses marine coatings and protective coatings. It provides information on the types of structures that coatings protect, including ships, offshore structures, and industrial equipment. It notes that the main function of coatings is to protect steel from corrosion and chemicals. The document also provides statistics on the market size for anticorrosion coatings and discusses the key performance requirements for marine coatings. It describes some of the major application areas that utilize coatings, including ballast tanks, cargo holds, and offshore oil platforms.