DNV verifies 11.1 M tonnes avoided CO2 emissions for Jotun coated vessels

The avoided emissions for Jotun coated vessels were verified through a technical evaluation using the DNV MASTERv2 emission prediction model combined with AIS data and Jotun provided data on average speed loss over a 5-year drydocking cycle.

“We are happy to showcase the verified effect our efforts within hull performance have for our customers in terms of avoided emissions. This mean that we contribute to the environment with great significance, and we help preserve fuel worth approximately 2 billion USD for our customers,” said Morten Sten Johansen, Global Category Director Hull Performance in Jotun.

“To put it into context, the DNV verified numbers are the same as emitted emissions of more than 2.5 million gasoline-powered passenger vehicles driven for one year, estimated by EPA. And according to SSB (Statistics Norway) Norway’s total CO₂ emissions in 2023 was 38.1 million tonnes CO₂, so we are definitely making our mark. This says something about the perspectives and the enormous effect it has when prioritizing a clean hull.”

The 11.1 million tonnes avoided CO₂ emissions in 2024 for Jotun coated vessels is verified with a margin of ±2.1 million tonnes, and the calculation is based on average speed loss during the 4 last years of a 5-year dry-docking cycle, using the first year as reference and following ISO 19030. 

Morten Sten Johansen in Jotun adds: “As a leader in our industry, our mission to preserve fuel, cut carbon emissions and protect biodiversity rests on the idea of ensuring clean hulls for the shipping industry. This evidence is inspiring us to continue our efforts towards a cleaner industry and we hope to inspire other stakeholders in the industry at the same time.”