Marine coatings are specialised waterproof paints that protect surfaces in marine environments against corrosion, biofouling (growth), abrasion, and UV-ray damage, enhancing the lifespan, efficiency, and safety of ships and structures through multi-layer protection techniques that include primers, antifouling coatings, and topside coatings. Epoxy coatings for their adhesion, polyurethane coatings for UV resistance, and biocide antifouling paints are some specialised paints with wide applications.