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Jotun HSS’ “always clean hull” verified by DNV

Jotun’s Hull Skating Solutions (HSS) has received independent verifications from DNV, confirming that vessels maintained clean hulls, with no measurable speed loss during the period reviewed.

Jotun’s HSS receives Lloyd’s Register’s first full antifouling approval

Lloyd's Register (LR) has recently awarded the world’s first Recognised Enhanced Antifouling Type Approval to Jotun's SeaQuantum Skate antifouling coating, alongside type approval certification for the HullSkater hull cleaning equipment, approving the compatibility between the cleaning and coating system, supporting maritime industry's proactive hull management strategies.

Jotun and Messina signs impactful Hull Skating Solutions agreement

Jotun today announced another new milestone for its Clean shipping commitment through a commercial agreement with the Italian ship owner Ignazio Messina & C. for Jotun’s Hull Skating Solutions (HSS). This collaboration reflects a shared vision for innovation and sustainability, positioning Messina to navigate even the most challenging trades.

Jotun secures agreement with leading shipowner Thoresen Shipping to maintain always clean hull with Hull Skating Solutions (HSS)

Jotun, a leading provider of high-performance hull coatings and solutions for the global maritime industry, has entered into a commercial agreement with Singapore/Thailand-based shipowner Thoresen Shipping Singapore Pte. Ltd. for the adoption of Jotun Hull Skating Solutions (HSS), a revolutionary proactive cleaning solution to advance on hull performance and vessel efficiency.

Proving the benefits of a clean hull

A pioneering partner in testing Jotun’s Hull Skating Solutions (HSS), Wallenius Wilhelmsen shares their perspective on the challenges and benefits conferred by proactively maintaining a clean hull under true operational conditions.

Challenging operations affect efficiency

Many vessels spend time in challenging and complex environments, or are deployed in difficult operational profiles, where hull fouling can have a marked impact on efficiency and raise fuel costs.

Environmental challenges in the shipping industry

For centuries, shipowners have fought a battle with nature in attempting to keep their ships clear of seaweed and animal growth. Today, preventing biofouling is not only about protecting ships against hull damage or loss of earning capacity due to weight and reduced speed.

Jotun introduces proactive cleaning

Most shipowners and operators accept that antifouling coatings and operational measures combine to affect efficiency and they will make choices mostly based on their own experience of different products.

Jotun Hull Skating Solutions: How does it work?

Jotun Hull Skating Solutions constitute a groundbreaking approach to in-service hull performance. This is how it works.

Benefits of Jotun Hull Skating Solutions

Jotun Hull Skating Solutions (HSS) provides market leading hull performance by combining advanced coating systems with proactive, efficient, safe and environmentally friendly inspections and cleaning.

Meet the HullSkater

Jotun’s Hull Skating Solutions provides the industry with a highly professional and revolutionary inspection and proactive hull cleaning technology. A primary component is the onboard Jotun HullSkater technology.

Hull Skating Solutions brochure

A partner's perspective: Kongsberg Maritime

Viewpoint by Egil Haugsdal, President Kongsberg Maritime, one of the world’s largest suppliers of advanced electronics to the shipping industry.

A partner's perspective: Wallenius Wilhelmsen

Viewpoint by Geir Fagerheim, Head of Marine Operations at the global shipping and logistics company Wallenius Wilhelmsen.

A partner's perspective: DNV

Viewpoint by Head of maritime technical advisory and project sponsor Ellen Olsvik and Sarath Raj, principal consultant and project manager at DNV, a global quality assurance and risk management company serving the maritime industry.

Hull Skating Solutions docking

Jotun Hull Skating Solutions

Hull Skating Solutions: How does it work?

HullSkater on a mission

The HullSkater

Hull Skating Solutions launch event

ISO 19030

Speed deviation