Nukote polymers are not sensitive to temperature or humidity and can therefore be applied in a broader range of weather conditions when compared with other traditional marine coatings. The products can be applied in humidity and weather conditions where traditional coatings can not. This is important in commercial dry docks where schedules are tight and a critical concern of both the dry dock operators and vessel owners. This is also a critical factor in offshore structure applications where humidity restrictions prohibit traditional coating applications, extensively increasing application costs due to the time required to apply the older coating technologies.

When marine coatings fail, rust and corrosion begin immediately and repairs at sea are difficult if not impossible. Nukote polymers are designed to withstand the rigors of both commercial and military marine use, where vessels are away from ports for months or even years at a time.

BDS finds Nukote polymers highly suitable for both new pier and wharf projects (where the pilings are coated prior to installation) and pier and wharf restoration projects (where applications are performed in-situ).

In addition to the benefits provided by the physical properties of Nukote polymers, BDS can set up coating facilities at the project site reducing excessive transportation costs. Pilings coated with Nukote polymers can be put into service within hours of coating and are virtually damage-proof during installation. The installed pilings are easily capped with the same polymer, producing a seamless coating to protect the piling well-beyond the expected life of other coating options. In retrofit applications, the extremely fast cure times allows for application in the splash zone during the tidal shifts. For port restoration projects, Nukote polymers are an ideal choice.

Nukote polymers can even be applied in Zone 1 application conditions that exist on offshore platforms, allowing owners and operators to take advantage of Nukote polymers' physical properties.

Nukote products are designed to meet the demanding requirements unique to these applications. Down time in these facilities are either limited or not an option, so BDS is able to take advantage of the exceptional turn-around times provided with Nukote polymers to fit the conditions that exist in these and many similar multinational applications and operations.

BDS also uses Nukote polymers in a number of other marine applications including protecting equipment operated in marine environments, coating of pontoons, docks, fenders, buoys, vessel hulls, vessel decks, vessel ballast tanks, and other applications where the features and benefits provide exceptional long-term value to the user.