Data Show Fuel and Emission Savings with Marine Coating System
Jotun has analyzed the first-ever five-year dry-docking of a vessel treated with its Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) system. The data revealed that Gearbulk’s Penguin Arrow, coated with Jotun’s SeaQuantum X200 in September 2010, recorded an estimated fuel saving and CO2 emission reduction of $1.5million and 12,055 tonnes respectively, across the 60-month period.
Jotun’s proprietary HPS offer combines the application of an advanced antifouling coating, a specialized application procedure, a full suite of sensors that record hull performance and a high-performance guarantee. The coating limits the growth of organisms on the hull, while the sensors measure hull performance and the efficacy of Jotun’s solution, providing a comprehensive insight into return on investment (ROI). Although it varies according to operational parameters, ROI is normally complete within one year of application.