Chugoku Marine Paints, Ltd. (CMP) is a Japan-based coatings manufacturer specializing in marine and protective paints for ships, offshore structures, and industrial assets. Headquartered in Hiroshima, it operates R&D, manufacturing, and sales networks across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, supplying shipyards, shipowners, and maintenance markets worldwide.
Its portfolio includes antifouling and foul-release hull coatings, anti-corrosion systems, ballast tank and cargo hold linings, container coatings, and paints for yachts and pleasure craft. CMP focuses on technologies that improve durability and fuel efficiency while meeting environmental regulations, including tin-free antifouling, low-VOC formulations, and solutions designed to reduce biofouling and associated emissions. The company also provides technical service and lifecycle performance support for both newbuild and dry-docking projects.
