Abstract: An ultra-high solids content primer coating composition comprising: (i) 5.0 to 50 wt % of at least one bisphenol F epoxy resin; (ii) 1.5 to 12 wt % of at least one silane; (iii) 0 to 20 wt % of at least one hydrocarbon resin; (iv) 0 to 15 wt % of at least one reactive diluent; (v) at least one curing agent; wherein said composition has a solids content of at least 90 wt % according to ASTM D5201-05; wherein said composition has a viscosity of 200 to 800 cps at 23° C. and 50% RH (ASTM D4287); and wherein the ratio between hydrogen equivalents in the curing agent and epoxy equivalents of the coating composition is in the range 50:100 to 120:100.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fouling release composition comprising a cured or crosslinked polysiloxane and a fluorinated polymer or oligomer. The present invention also relates to the use of the said fouling release composition in fouling release coatings for application to articles submerged in seawater.