Jotun HPS reduces emissions, says study

Container vessels with Jotun HPS reported 49% lower carbon emissions compared to their non-HPS peers, and a 10% advantage over vessels using some ‘low-friction’ foul-release silicone coatings.

Jotun applauded the owners and operators of these vessels for their efforts in leading the shipping industry towards decarbonisation. “We thank our customers for their trust in our Hull Performance Solutions and the return on investment it delivers over the service interval,” said Stein Kjolberg, global category director for hull performance at Jotun.

“Vessels using Jotun’s HPS typically have farsighted owners and operators that are willing to invest to achieve the most efficient operations. They are not too focused on the immediate cost of dry docking or short-term returns. They know the resulting fuel savings will eventually outweigh the upgrade cost of antifouling and other similar investments many times over,” he added.

The study carried out by Jotun investigated major cargo vessel types, including bulk carriers, chemical tankers and oil tankers, with a dataset of almost 9,000 vessels, and the emissions report was verified by accredited parties. The EU emissions report spans 2019/20 and only coatings applied within the preceding three years were considered.