Jotun Signs Commercial Agreement with Leading Shipowner
SINGAPORE — Jotun has entered into a commercial agreement with U.S.-based shipowner Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. for adoption of Jotun Hull Skating Solutions to enhance vessel performance by minimizing biofouling. The commercial agreement between Jotun and Eagle Bulk was signed in Singapore on Dec. 2, 2021.
Under the new partnership, Eagle Bulk's bulk carrier Shanghai Eagle has been selected to use Jotun's automated hull-cleaning solution that ensures an "always clean hull" over a vessel's full sailing interval, thereby reducing fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions. Jotun Hull Skating Solutions, developed with advanced technology, is the latest innovation in the hull performance category and the first of its kind in the world that utilizes data analytics, robotics and coatings to carry out proactive cleaning to eradicate early-stage fouling.