KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia/SANDEFJORD, Norway - PETRONAS has selected Jotun’s Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) antifouling system for two LNG vessels chartered from MISC. Advanced antifouling coatings and a full suite of performance measurement sensors will now be applied to Seri Amanah and Puteri Zamrud in a move that will increase vessel efficiency, substantially cut fuel costs and reduce CO₂ emissions by 10 percent.

“As a responsible energy company, we are committed to meet the world’s energy needs in a sustainable way and minimizing our impact on the environment,” said Ahmad Adly Alias, Vice President of LNG Marketing & Trading of PETRONAS. “By choosing the right antifouling coating, we can enhance the efficiency of our vessels, helping us in our continual effort to reduce fuel cost and the carbon footprint of our operations worldwide.”

Morten Sten Johansen, Jotun’s Regional Sales Director HPS, says the documented proof of HPS’ efficacy is a compelling proposition for ship operators concerned with both environmental and business performance. He explained, “We recently released details of the first five year dry-docking for the very first vessel to be treated with HPS, the Penguin Arrow (Bulk Carrier, 51,414 DWT). The data from its 60-month operational period showed that CO₂ emissions were cut by some 12,055 tonnes, translating to a total fuel saving of $1.5million. This is real proof of real performance.

“HPS’ combination of silyl methacrylate coating technology and an ISO 19030-compliant measurement system delivers significant and proven emission and cost savings. We, and a growing number of ship operators, see this as ‘low-hanging fruit’ when it comes to increasing vessel efficiency and safeguarding the environment.”

PETRONAS has operations in over 50 countries around the world and is a fully integrated oil and gas company responsible for Malaysia’s national oil and gas resources. The firm is committed to applying the latest technological solutions to improve performance as it moves towards achieving a sustainable energy future.