Operational performance & efficiency

Optimized composite solutions for demanding requirements.

Gurit’s advanced composite materials enable commercial and military vessel builders to meet demanding performance, budget, and regulatory requirements. Composites deliver significant weight savings – up to 50% over aluminum – improving fuel efficiency, range, and payload, especially important as operators shift to electric, hybrid, or alternative fuels, or incorporate foil-assisted designs. Our materials support functional designs with integrated thermal and acoustic insulation, improved energy efficiency and lower maintenance requirements, reducing vessel downtime.

With class-approved solutions and proven experience in technical applications, Gurit’s material experts and engineers work closely alongside commercial and military vessel designers and builders to optimize structural arrangements for performance and function, lower environmental impact, with consideration for the project’s budget and the practicality of construction. Composites offer long-term reliability, design flexibility, and measurable returns for commercial and military marine operations.

Products & Services for Commercial & Military Vessels

Prepreg

A proven market leader in marine prepregs, Gurit has an extensive range suitable for commercial and military applications. These include SE84LV, a highly versatile for primary and secondary structures and components, and the benchmark for the industry; SE75 builds on this legacy, offering next-gen flexibility with broader curing options. ST90 and ST94 have optimized drape and tackiness for excellent handling and are ideal for complex or vertical moldings, while SE130FR and ST130FR may be suitable for some applications requiring fire retardancy.

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Core Materials

Foam-cored sandwich construction can significantly reduce vessel weight by minimizing framing needs and offering inherent thermal and acoustic insulation. Ideal for efficient flat-panel builds common in commercial and military craft, foam core can also be thermoformed or machined for curved, below-waterline areas, and provided in optimized kit form. Its corrosion and rot resistance reduces maintenance and downtime. Our versatile range allows different core types to be combined across the vessel, optimizing both performance, weight and budget.

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Laminating Resins

Gurit is an established leader in epoxy resins for marine applications, bringing improved health & safety, performance, reliability and quality to boatyards around the world. Whether your preference is wet lamination or infusion, our versatile and ‘bio-based as standard’ Ampreg and PRIME ranges have options to suit your location, cure times and processes.

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Spabond Adhesives

The Spabond range of epoxy adhesives set a benchmark for marine adhesives 40 years ago, and since then Gurit has continued to develop and refine the range to ensure ultimate performance and reliability in marine applications. Improved health & safety, better handling and processing are just some of the features you can expect from our Spabond 300, 400 and 500 ranges. The versatile Spabond 5 Minute adhesive is an ideal option for tacking and secondary bonding.

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STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL SERVICES

With over 40 years’ experience in commercial and military vessel design, we are trusted experts in delivering efficient, optimized structures, including proven solutions for vessel electrification or innovations in foil-assisted design. Our engineers blend innovation and practical know-how to meet demanding targets for budget, schedule, performance, and longevity, while ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards. We understand the importance of ROI across a vessel’s operational life, and our approved mechanical testing labs allow us to evaluate and compare material options, ensuring the best balance of strength, durability, and cost for every project.

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