SGS Certified · 9H Hardness Rated · Marine Engineered

World Leading Marine Grade Ceramic Technology

Engineered at a molecular level for gloss, durability and protection that hold up in the toughest marine conditions. Professional application only.

5 Yr

Protection

99%

UV Block

100%

Hydrophobic

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Protecting your boat with Fortress Marine ceramic coating will keep it looking brand new for many years.

Steve

Nimbus UK

I chose Fortress because it is specifically engineered for the marine environment, and my blue hull needs all of the UV protection it can get.

Dave

Arcona 435

I wanted my 36-year-old sail boat to look brand new again — it does now!

Mark

Contessa

I wanted the best protection possible for my boat going to Antigua. The lads did a great job and the boat looks amazing.

Owner

Nimbus W11

I wanted the best product for my Sunseeker and Fortress delivered. Really happy with the work done.

Owner

Sunseeker 52

The Problem

Salt. UV. Oxidation. Relentless Exposure.

Even the finest gelcoat and painted finishes break down under constant salt spray, UV and airborne dirt. Wax buys you a few weeks of shine. Fortress bonds a permanent ceramic barrier to the surface: deeper gloss, real hydrophobic performance, and a finish that doesn't walk off in the first storm.

What It Is

Ceramic Technology for the Marine World

Fortress Marine uses silica particles to form an ultra-hard crystal layer across your vessel. It was developed and certified for commercial use in Australia, where boats live under brutal UV and constant saline exposure. The kind of conditions that ruin most coatings within a season.

The formula is high-density and VOC-free. The finish is high-gloss and slick to the touch. Salt, bird mess and bio fouling have nothing easy to grip. This isn't a wax. It's engineered surface armour.

Protects against UV, oxidation, salt water and chemicals

Lasts years with minimal maintenance

Applied by trained professionals

Outperforms wax on every measurable axis

SGS tested and certified

Super-hydrophobic water beading on a ceramic-coated surface

Key Benefit

Extreme UV Resistance

Blocks the UV radiation that fades gelcoat and painted finishes. Colour holds, season after season.

9H Certified Hardness

An ultra-hard crystallised ceramic layer. Stands up to oxidation, salt and the everyday knocks a vessel takes.

Advanced Hydrophobic Performance

Water beads and rolls straight off. The surface stays cleaner between washes, so you spend less time on maintenance.

Exceptional Depth & Gloss

A deeper, richer gloss that holds its showroom finish long after the boat leaves the dock.

Chemical & Salt Protection

A non-stick ceramic layer. Salt crystals, bird droppings and airborne contaminants struggle to bond to it.

Reduced Maintenance Costs

Less time washing. Less correction work. Protection that lasts years, not weeks, so your maintenance spend drops.

Fortress vs Wax

Why Ceramic Beats Wax

Feature Fortress Ceramic Traditional Wax

Longevity Years Weeks-Months

Hardness 9H Certified Soft layer

UV Protection Full spectrum Minimal

Salt Resistance Complete Limited

Self-Cleaning Yes No

Drag Reduction Significant Minimal

Chemical Resistance Full Poor

SGS Certified

Independently tested. Properly certified.

SGS is the world's largest testing and certification company. Every Fortress Marine product is sent through their labs and certified before it ships.

Pencil Hardness Test

9H Rating

Certified 9H hardness. Top of the scale for scratch and abrasion resistance.

Anti-Weathering Test

Passed

Holds up against extended UV, rain, temperature swings and humidity.

Salt Spray Test

Passed

Resists continuous salt spray. Built for the marine environment.

Packages

Bespoke Protection Packages

All packages are priced on application and tailored to your vessel. Contact us for a personalised quote.

Subject to inspection.

Available Options

Topsides
Glass
Stainless
Outboards
Internal freeboard to deck
All super-structure
Upholstery protection
Below water line (dry store)
Wraps and PPF
All varnished and lacquered surfaces, internal and external
Custom to your requirements
Owner-specific additions

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Professional ceramic coating application on a luxury yacht

The Process

How Fortress Works

Surface prep to final cure, each step matters and each step is done by hand. This is marine-grade ceramic technology. It only goes on properly when a professional applies it.

Surface Preparation

Full wash and polish to A+ finish, removing all holograms and swirls and correcting any surface damage prior to coating. This is the finish that gets locked in by the ceramic, so it gets checked thoroughly.

Multi-stage wash and decontamination

Removal of holograms and swirls

Correction of previous surface damage

Ceramic Application

The coating goes on panel by panel with a dedicated applicator. The silica particles start bonding to the surface within seconds of contact.

Applied in a controlled environment

Section-by-section application

Levelled with microfibre cloths

Multiple layers where the spec calls for it

Molecular Bonding

The ceramic chemically locks to the surface at a molecular level and crystallises into an ultra-hard layer. Once it's on, it doesn't wash off.

Chemical bond with the surface itself

9H crystal formation

Fills microscopic surface flaws

Uniform protective barrier across every panel

Curing & Inspection

The coating cures fully into a super-hydrophobic, UV-resistant, self-cleaning surface. Full inspection before handover — we walk every panel and check coverage before signing it off.

Controlled curing environment

Full inspection before handover

Hydrophobic performance check

Protection certificate issued

Results & Gallery

See the Fortress Difference

Photos from boats we've coated. No staging, no studio shots — just the finish in real conditions.

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Mirror finish on a yacht hull side panel after ceramic coating

Coated sailboat hull picking up a golden sunset reflection

Fortress technician applying coating to a navy yacht hull

Rainwater beading on a coated black hull

Arcona sailboat with dark blue hull on stand mid-prep

Hand-detailing trim around vinyl decals on a coated hull

Close-up of water beading on a coated panel

Water beading on white hull and teak step pad

Sunseeker yacht out of the water at Endeavour Quay

Water beading on stainless rail of a coated boat

Coated sailboat on stand under a clear blue sky

Coated Axopar day boat on hardstand at the marina

Hull

Mirror Finish

Hull side panel after coating. The reflection is the finish, not paint.

Get in Touch

Contact Fortress

Quotes, product questions, trade enquiries. Drop us a line and we'll come back to you.

info@fortress-marine.com

Location

United Kingdom

Send Us a Message

Email us a few lines about your vessel and what you'd like protected. We'll come back with an assessment and a proper quote.

Helpful to include

Vessel make, model and length
Location (UK port or marina)
What you'd like coated — topsides, glass, full vessel, etc.
Rough timeframe

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fortress Marine ceramic coating?

It's a ceramic coating built around silica particles that crystallise into a 9H crystal layer across your vessel's surfaces. It was developed for commercial use in Australia and tested against the kind of UV and salt exposure that destroys ordinary coatings. It protects against UV, salt, oxidation and the rest of the marine environment for years at a time.

What does it protect against?

UV, saltwater, bio fouling, oxidation, chemical exposure, engine runoff, bird droppings and minor scratches. The cured surface is super-hydrophobic, so water and most contaminants don't get a foothold in the first place.

How long does the protection last?

Years rather than weeks. Marine wax typically needs reapplying every few weeks to a couple of months; Fortress doesn't. Exact longevity depends on how much sun and saltwater the boat sees, and how it's maintained.

Is it DIY or do I need professional application?

Professional application only. The prep and the bonding window are too tight for a DIY approach to give you the result you're paying for. Our certified partners apply it on your behalf. If you run a detailing business and want to apply Fortress yourself, we run training and certification programmes.

What does POA include?

Price on Application: every package is built around your specific vessel rather than a fixed menu. Get in touch and we'll quote you properly.

Why is it superior to wax?

Wax sits on top of the surface and wears off, especially in salt and sun. Fortress chemically bonds to the substrate and crystallises into a 9H layer. It lasts years instead of weeks, gives you real UV protection, is self-cleaning, reduces drag, and is completely VOC-free.

Is Fortress Marine certified?

Yes. Every product is tested and certified by SGS, the world's largest testing and certification company. Certifications cover pencil hardness (9H), anti-weathering and salt spray resistance.

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Ready to Protect Your Investment?

Every project starts with a conversation. Send us your vessel details and we'll come back with an assessment and a spec built around it.