Jotun hull solution for new bulk carrier

SWS is said to be the first shipyard in China offering Jotun HSS technology.

“It is a groundbreaking technology and fits well into our programme for green Capesize bulk carriers developed by SWS,” said Zhang Qi Peng, vice general manager of SWS.

Jotun’s HSS combines the Hull Skater, an underwater robotic device with hull inspection and cleaning capabilities, and SeaQuantum Skate, a purpose developed antifouling coating.

The solution will be fitted on one of U-Ming’s four LNG dual-fuel Tier III 190,000 dwt bulk carriers to be built by SWS to support the long term charter with mining company Anglo American.

“The recent IMO requirements on EEXI and CII are an opportunity to differentiate ourselves by offering our customers highly efficient vessels with significantly reduced operating fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions,” said C.K. Ong, president of U-Ming.

Morten Sten Johansen, Jotun’s regional marine director, North East Asia explained how Jotun hull solutions could help larger vessels. “Bulk carriers have sailing patterns that are highly dependent on market forces,” he said.

“Shifts in global commodity markets can change the expected idling time, geographical routes and port calls, exposing the vessel to high risks of biofouling that coatings alone may not be sufficient to address.”