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Naval Applications

Warship & Naval Platform Protection

Theis Tekton's deep-sea-proven chemistry protects hulls, superstructures, and critical systems on naval vessels. Salt-impervious, corrosion-resistant, and ballistic-capable when required.

Naval warship at sea

Surface warship — hull, superstructure, and structural protection

Fleet Maintenance

Rapid-cure coatings let vessels return to service faster — corrosion control without extended dry-dock downtime.

Multi-Platform Capable

From allied surface combatants to support craft — salt-impervious, ballistic-capable chemistry across the fleet.

Commercial Marine

Port & Container Infrastructure

Commercial shipping and port infrastructure face some of the harshest corrosion environments on earth. Theis Tekton delivers proven protection for cranes, hulls, containers, and port structures.

Container port cranes at dusk
Container terminal
Container terminals
Port of Los Angeles terminal
Port of LA terminal
Container storage yard
Storage & staging yards
Overview

Marine Technologies Proven at the Deepest Depths

Theis Maritime harnesses two decades of Theis Tekton™ performance in deep-sea, naval, and commercial marine environments. Our hull protection coatings, rapid underwater repair compounds, and corrosion systems are proven where no other product could survive — from the ocean floor to open ocean operating environments.

The cornerstone of Theis Maritime is our rapid-cure subsea repair polymer — a formulation that cures in 3 to 10 seconds underwater at depth, enabling emergency hull and structural repairs without dry-docking. No other product in the market matches this capability. For navies, commercial fleets, and offshore operators, this changes the economics and operational tempo of marine maintenance entirely.

3–10 sec Underwater Cure
Deep Sea Floor Proven
Hull to Subsea Structure Applications
Products & Solutions

What We Offer

Hull Protection Coating Systems

Tekton-based hull protection coatings providing long-life corrosion resistance, antifouling performance, and impact protection for naval vessels, commercial ships, and offshore structures operating in aggressive marine environments.

Rapid-Cure Underwater Repair Compound

Our flagship marine product — a polymer compound that cures in 3 to 10 seconds when applied underwater at depth. Enables emergency hull, structural, and pipeline repairs without dry-docking or surface recovery, saving time and operational cost.

Anti-Corrosion Marine Coatings

Full suite of marine-grade anti-corrosion coatings for topside, waterline, and below-waterline applications — providing barrier protection against salt, biological attack, and electrochemical corrosion on steel and aluminum marine structures.

Subsea Pipeline Protection

Coating and repair systems for subsea pipeline infrastructure — protecting against external corrosion, abrasion, and marine biological fouling in deepwater, shallow water, and tidal zone operating environments.

ROV-Applied Repair Systems

Tekton repair formulations packaged for remotely operated vehicle application — enabling subsea structural and coating repairs without diver entry, reducing risk and expanding operational depth capability.

Naval Platform Specialty Coatings

Defense-grade specialty coatings for naval vessels including radar-absorbent formulations, thermal barriers, non-skid deck systems, and corrosion protection for weapons systems housings and sensitive naval equipment.

Case Study

Theis Tekton Serves Maritime Needs in Practical and Efficient Ways

Rust, corrosion, electrolysis, and ionization silently destroy vessels. Algae and marine fouling transferred between vessels contaminates foreign waters. Repainting is costly, time-consuming, and requires pulling the vessel onto land. Theis Tekton eliminates all of it — applied while the vessel is still in the water.

Complete Maritime Protection Profile

Applied Without Dry-Dock — Vessel Remains Operational

Repels barnacles and marine growth

Chip resistant to industry testing standards

Skid/slip-resistant fillers on walkways

Reinforces structural strength and integrity

Color stable — will not chalk

Fully waterproof coating system

Chemical, scratch, and abrasion resistant

Prevents rust, corrosion, electrolysis & ionization

All rust/electrolysis/corrosion areas fully encapsulated

No degradation with oil, fuels, or contaminants

Anti-fouling incorporated — no zincs required

Roof becomes functional storage/work space

Reinforcement fiber provides ballistic barrier

USA Manufactured

300 Green — cradle to grave sustainable

Compliance

Odorless. Complies with CA EPA and ASMD standards. Applied without spray booth — while the vessel remains in the water. Zero VOC emissions throughout the application process.

Case Study

Seal Healing — Theis Tekton Used to Coat Fuel Tanks

Maritime vessels operating in hostile environments faced a critical vulnerability: ammunition breaching fuel tanks, rendering vessels unable to operate, communicate, or reach their destination. Theis Tekton was deployed to solve an unsolvable problem.

Self-Sealing Fuel Tank Coating

From Vulnerability to Invulnerability

The Challenge: Maritime vessels under attack — ammunition would breach fuel tanks, causing catastrophic fuel loss. Without fuel, the vessel couldn't operate, communicate, or arrive at its destination.

The Solution: Theis Tekton was applied to coat the fuel tanks. The system performed so successfully that fuel tanks were regularly incorporated into the maintenance process as a standard protective measure.

The Result: During subsequent operations, ammunition breached the coated tanks — but the tanks immediately self-healed. Fuel was contained. The system remained fully operational. Communication continued. The vessel reached its destination.

Outcome

Tanks breached — and immediately healed. Fuel contained and available for use. Communication continued. Vessel operational. No mission compromise. A coating system that delivered when it mattered most.

Case Study

Port of Los Angeles — Spill Containment & Rail Integration

One of America's busiest ports faced a compounding problem: contaminated containment infrastructure, failing adhesion to drainage systems, and no commercially available solution. Theis Industries stepped in and solved it.

The Problem

Rail lines at the Port of Long Beach use oil spill pans to protect soil and water tables from petroleum contamination. Relatively new fiberglass pans became so saturated with petroleum they could no longer function as effective containment.

When new drain installations went in, contractors discovered they couldn't secure the pan to the drainage system — standard adhesives and sealants refused to bond to the oil-saturated fiberglass surface.

The contamination problem was compounding — pans failing, seals failing, no available solution on the market.

The Theis Solution

Theis Industries developed a specialized formulation to patch damaged pans and secure pipe to pan — ensuring proper adhesion despite complete oil saturation of the substrate.

No other product on the market could achieve this. The Tekton-based formulation bonded effectively to the contaminated fiberglass surface, restoring the spill containment functionality of the pans and providing a leak-free seal at pipe connections.

Result

Port of LA / Long Beach now uses Theis Industries for many projects across the port complex. A trusted, proven relationship built on solving what others couldn't.

Zero VOC Complies with CA EPA & ASMD
In-Water No dry-dock required
Self-Seal Fuel tank coating technology
100% Encapsulates rust & electrolysis
Core Technology

Powered by Theis Tekton™

Every Theis Maritime product is engineered with or enhanced by Theis Tekton™ — our proprietary materials system proven for over 20 years in the world's most extreme environments. This gives Theis Maritime a materials advantage that no competitor can replicate. The rapid-cure underwater performance of Tekton chemistry is unmatched — it is the only system in existence that cures reliably in seconds at depth.

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Target Markets

Who We Serve

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U.S. Navy & Naval Commands

Naval Sea Systems Command, Fleet Maintenance activities, and shipyards procuring hull protection coatings, rapid repair compounds, and specialty naval coatings for surface combatants and support vessels.

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Commercial Shipping Fleets

Container ship, tanker, and bulk carrier operators seeking long-life hull protection and rapid repair solutions that reduce dry-docking frequency and extend vessel availability for commercial operations.

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Offshore Oil & Gas Platforms

Fixed platform, floating production, and jack-up rig operators requiring corrosion protection for splash zone, submerged, and topsides structures in deepwater and shallow water environments.

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Subsea Pipeline Operators

Pipeline operators and integrity management teams requiring subsea coating repair and protection solutions that can be applied without pipeline shutdown or surface recovery operations.

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Port & Harbor Infrastructure

Port authorities, harbor districts, and marine terminal operators protecting piers, pilings, dolphins, and submerged infrastructure from corrosion and biological degradation in tidal and brackish water environments.

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Commercial Shipyards

New construction and repair shipyards integrating Tekton hull protection and repair systems into their vessel maintenance programs — offering clients superior protection at competitive lifecycle cost.

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