Jotun – Energy Northern Perspective

Skating into a new age of sustainability

12 June 2020 Editor 1

Jotun, provider of marine coatings, has taken everyone by surprise. Earlier this year it launched a startling innovation – a combination of robotic technology, a specially tailored anti-fouling, and ‘proactive condition monitoring’. The result? Clean […]

‘Talisman’, a DWT 38500 RoRo carrier built in 2000

Jotun Hull Skating Solutions tested by Wallenius Wilhelmsen

26 May 2020 Editor 0

Finding owners willing to pilot-test an onboard remotely operated proactive hull cleaning unit wasn’t easy, but when Jotun reached out to Wallenius Wilhelmsen, they found a partner who shared their vision for a more environmentally […]

Narve Hoel, Senior Coating Advisor Jotun; Rune Nautnes, Sales Engineer Jotun; Håkon Hernes, Technical Superintendent Odfjell Drilling; and Lasse Isaksen, Global Concept Director Jotun (photo: Lene Fossdal)

Jotun helps Odfjell Drilling position for success with Total

18 May 2020 Editor 0

Deepsea Stavanger, the dual derrick, dynamic positioned (DP), semi-submersible is set to work in demanding environmental conditions off the coast of South Africa for oil major Total. To ensure optimum operations and durability, both above […]

The HullSkater robot stays with the vessel at all times – lodged in a custom housing on deck when not in use – roaming the vessel on magnetic wheels when operated through Jotun’s dedicated control centres via 4G connection

It’s time for a revhullution

12 May 2020 Editor 0

Jotun is a on a mission to move beyond biofouling. With its game-changing Hull Skating Solutions – combining remotely operated robotic technology, a special antifouling coating and a range of customised services – the Norwegian […]

Jotun HullSkater, the first robotic technology that has been purposely designed for proactive cleaning

Ground-breaking Hull Skating Solutions: A revolution in proactive hull cleaning

18 March 2020 Michael Rogers 0

Jotun has developed a revolutionary, proactive cleaning solution for the most challenging operations. Jotun Hull Skating Solutions (HSS) offers high performance antifouling, proactive condition monitoring, inspection and proactive cleaning, high end technical service, and performance […]

The link between hull performance and vessel efficiency is much stronger than previously thought, says Jotun Marine Analyst Manager Manolis Levantis

Proactive measures needed to improve hull performance

19 February 2020 Editor 0

While owners have long recognised the link between clean hulls and lower fuel costs, lack of reliable data has slowed investments in optimising hull performance. But with improved sensor technologies and data analysis tools, hull […]

Jet fire testing – the Jotachar product range delivered the first mesh-free system for all its certified fire designs and scenarios, including jet fire

Jotun continues to lower risks and raise safety levels with Jotachar mesh-free epoxy passive fire protection

17 September 2019 Editor 0

Manufacturers would have you believe that for any traditional epoxy intumescent coating (EPFP) product to meet industry requirements for fire safety, durability and system adhesion, it requires additional system reinforcement […]

Jotun TankFast – a range of tank linings formulated to allow tanks to return back into service quicker than ever before

Jotun transforms turnaround times for storage tanks with a new TankFast solution

16 September 2019 Editor 0

Jotun, one of the global leaders in paints and coatings, is launching TankFast, a range of tank linings formulated to allow tanks to return back into service quicker than ever before, with excellent chemical resistance […]

Ulf Skovli, Regional Sales Director, Jotun Marine Scandinavia, and Geir Fagerheim, SVP Marine Operations, Wallenius Wilhelmsen

Jotun signs 42 vessel HPS contract with Wallenius Wilhelmsen

8 August 2019 Editor 0

Jotun has signed an agreement with Wallenius Wilhelmsen to provide its Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) anti-fouling coating system across 42 vessels in the shipowner’s advanced RoRo fleet. HPS combines premium SeaQuantum X200 antifouling with technical […]

Chairman of Jotun, Odd Gleditch d.y., and CEO of Hyundai Heavy Idustries, Ka Sam-Hyun, signing the memorandum of understanding, Minister Sung Yun Mo, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of Korea, in the middle

Jotun signs agreement with world’s largest shipbuilder

13 June 2019 Editor 0

Jotun has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the world’s largest shipyards for a new type of marine paint that reduces solvent emissions by up to 90%. A memorandum of understanding […]