Belford Dolphin ( Singapore - 2015 )
Hardtop AX was the chosen topcoat on Belford Dolphin to save time and cost during maintenance and eliminate the traditional limitations with other polyurethane topcoats.
Hardtop AX ensured a hassle-free application and perfect finish on the topside.
- Owner: Belford Drilling Ltd.
- Object type: Drillship
- Dimensions: Length 205 m, Width 40 m
- Coatings:
- Topside: Hardtop AX, Jotacote Universal N10
- Bottom and boot top: Jotacote Universal N10, Safeguard Universal ES, SeaQuantum Ultra S

Belford Dolphin coated with Hardtop AX and SeaQuantum Ultra S in Singapore drydock
When spot blasting, one would expect a difference in colour of the previous paint and the need of an additional coat to reach full opacity. However, with Hardtop AX we reach full coverage with 1 coat. This is a major cost benefit when taking all aspects into the equation:
- Full opacity in 1 coat in signal colours
- No thinner needed
- High volume solids and minimal dry spray
Raja Chandru
Coating Advisor 1
Jotun (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

Coating advisor satisfied with the inspection

Topside with nice and glossy finish