Three worldwide delivery leaders have actually unified to authorize a MOU in a promote cleaner, much more reliable and also greener vessel hull efficiency.

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), which manages regarding 10% of the worldwide newbuild market, has actually gotten to arrangement with container line titan HMM Co., Ltd and also Jotun, the globe’s top provider of aquatic layers, to make use of Jotun’s revolutionary Hull Skating Solutions (HSS) on a collection of newbuilds. The arrangement, authorized 8 December, will certainly see Jotun HullSkate r proactively examine and also tidy vessel hulls throughout equipping to make sure optimum ecological efficiency and also defense.

Unique service

Jotun released HSS to the marketplace previously this year, successfully revising the rulebook for hull cleansing and also efficiency. HSS contains the distinct HullSkate r, which complies with vessels and also carefully eliminates all biofouling for an ‘always clean’ hull, the particularly created SeaQuantum Skate antifouling, and also positive problem surveillance using an exclusive large information formula customized to specific vessel demands.

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“The combination is ideally suited to vessels facing the most challenging biofouling conditions,” describes Geir Axel Oftedahl, Business Development Director,Jotun “In that respect it is perfect for protecting newbuilds at outfitting and trial stages.”

Proactive leaders

He proceeds: “HSS cleans hulls before biofouling takes hold, eliminating associated drag and fuel consumption and emissions, while protecting the vessel coatings, and safeguarding ecosystems from the potentially invasive species that look to populate them. Biofouling is a particular problem when vessels are idle for long periods, such as during outfitting, and this can cause major issues when trialling initial performance before delivery.”

Morten Sten Johansen, Regional Marine Director, North East Asia, includes: “HHI and HMM are demonstrating their understanding of this issue, and their commitment to absolutely optimal environmental protection, by signing a ‘first of its kind’ MOU. Working together we will now use breakthrough technology to tackle the biofouling challenge simply, effectively, and with minimal disruption and maximum impact. We believe this is a new way of working, for a new breed of forward-thinking owners and yards. We’re delighted to be involved in such a landmark industry project.”

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HHI is presently developing a collection of modern 16,000 TEU container ships for HMM. HSS will certainly be released to make sure the ships fulfill ecological crucial efficiency indications, keeping tidy hulls, beautiful layers, supplying optimum performance and also restricting any kind of possible launch of biocides. The HullSkate r will certainly relocate from hull to hull throughout crucial outfitting phases.

Sustainable dedication

Speaking of the choice to get in the MOU, Jong-Chul Choi, Executive Vice President, HMM, remarks: “HMM is committed to building a fleet that is defined by sustainable innovation, enabling us to hit our ambitious target of achieving zero CO2 emissions by 2050. We aim to be proactive in identifying, adopting and developing the best solutions, and Jotun’s approach to hull cleaning is the perfect fit for that strategy. We look forward to seeing the results of HSS and welcoming the latest additions to our environmentally friendly fleet into operation.”

Oh-Min Ahn, Executive Vice President, HHI, includes: “Sustainability sits at the core of our activity here at HHI, and we are focused on partnering with pioneering owners and suppliers to pave the way for a cleaner, greener industry that can set sail towards achieving IMO’s decarbonization goals. This agreement with two other leaders in their respective segments shows how we collaborate to deliver both environmental and commercial benefits for the industry. It’ll be very interesting to watch the HullSkater solving the biofouling problem once and for all. We believe this development can significantly contribute to a paradigm shift in the marine coatings market in the future.”

HSS’ distinct robot cleansing systems are managed by expert Jotun operatives by means of 4G links. The Norwegian headquartered firm approximates that if all ships dealing with extreme biofouling difficulties took on the positive HSS strategy, maritime CARBON DIOXIDE discharges can be decreased by a minimum of 40 million lots each year.