HSS ensures a clean hull throughout voyages, improving efficiency, saving fuel, reducing emissions, and protecting biodiversity. Jotun’s partnership with Thoresen Shipping supports its zero-carbon vision and leadership in maritime sustainability.
The global provider of high-performance hull coatings Jotun a has recently signed a commercial agreement with Thoresen Shipping Singapore for the adoption of its Hull Skating Solutions (HSS) to enhance hull performance and vessel efficiency.
A key component of Jotun´s HSS is the HullSkater, the first robotic technology that has been purpose-designed in collaboration with Kongsberg for proactive hull cleaning. Combined with ultra-premium SeaQuantum Skate antifouling that works in perfect symbiosis with the HullSkater, HSS enables Thor Brave to prevent early stage fouling to contribute positively towards the sustainability agenda.
“We at Thoresen Shipping are excited by our partnership with Jotun to help redefine the next generation of hull and vessel performance. We are pleased to have signed this agreement and taken a step towards decarbonization with Jotun’s HSS to support our vision of delivering a high-quality service with a passion for being the best in class for cost control and in caring for our environment. We also hope this encourages further industry partnerships and efforts to reduce global carbon emissions,” has stated Andy Hillier, Thoresen Shipping’s Managing Director.
With the maritime industry aiming for net zero emissions by 2050, optimizing vessel efficiency is crucial. Maintaining a clean hull is a key decarbonization strategy. HSS enables proactive biofouling management, improving sustainability and enhancing carbon intensity and operational efficiency.
“We look at HSS, with the HullSkater as the core element, as a ground-breaking approach to biofouling management. We are absolutely delighted that Thoresen Shipping understands the potential of HSS when it comes to their business practices as well as the impact it has on the environment as a whole. As a company, we strive to go beyond improving operational efficiency by also focusing on concrete environmental goals and fostering deeper relations with our community. This agreement supports our clean shipping commitment, and we are hopeful of its ripple effect to progressively reaffirm how small changes can set the example for what a sustainable shipping industry should look like in the future,” has added Kristine Anvik Leach, Managing Director of Jotun Thailand.