Courtesy of E.A. Gibson Shipbrokers ‘The Shipbrokers Podcast’, listen to their recent podcast episode with Engebret Dahm, KCC CEO, interview by podcast host Richard Matthews.

Matthews speaks with Dahm about the rise, fall, and resurgence of tanker/dry-bulk “two-in-one” vessels. Once prominent between the 1970s and 1990s, these ships declined due to stricter safety and vetting standards following major incidents, cargo history limitations, higher complexity and capital costs, and poor economics in an era of low fuel prices.

The conversation also covers operational complexities such as cargo switching and tank cleaning, early resistance from oil majors, and the broader, more diversified customer base seen today. Dahm highlights the high barriers to entry—from vessel design to crew expertise and systems—as well as the role of efficiency in decarbonization, the limitations of current CII metrics, ongoing retrofit investments, alternative fuel flexibility, and the value of extending asset life through strong, customer-backed contracts.

Hull coatings are no longer just about protection. They have become an important lever for fuel efficiency, emissions reduction, and limiting shipping’s impact on the marine environment.

In this episode of Future Bound, learn how coating technology has evolved to meet rising demands on performance, sustainability, and asset longevity. Drawing on a long-standing collaboration between Hempel and Klaveness, the conversation explores how silicone-based coatings, such as Hempaguard, move from lab to vessel, and what it takes to scale them in a conservative industry.

Together, they explore how owners and suppliers work together to test and validate performance at sea, why total cost of ownership matters more than upfront cost, and how environmental considerations, from fuel efficiency to biodiversity, are reshaping coating design and application.

Discussion points include:

• Why hull coatings matter more than ever for fuel efficiency, emissions reduction, and long-term asset performance.

• How to balance energy efficiency with environmental impact, including biocides, microplastics, and biodiversity considerations.

• What it takes to introduce new coating technologies in a conservative industry, from shipyards to regulators.

• How collaboration with KCC goes beyond hull coatings, addressing the unique demands of specialized cargo holds carrying both wet and dry cargoes.

• How data, AI, and new application technologies are changing the way coatings are developed, tested, and applied.

• What coating innovation means for KCC’s strategy: long-term ownership, specialized vessels, and operating an efficient fleet over decades.

Courtesy of Njord Solutions podcast 'Seathrough Efficiency' , listen to their recent episode with Martin Wattum, Head of Energy Efficiency Projects a KCC, quizzed by Caroline Evert, Podcast Host and Business Project Manager, on how KCC is turning energy efficiency from a strategic priority into operational reality.

Discussion points include:

• How to assess and prioritize technologies

• How to handle risks around energy efficiency investments

• Why crew engagement often defines the success of retrofits

Listen now for a practical look at how KCC is aligning daily operations with long-term sustainability strategy.