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Proactive hull optimisation JOTUN MARINE COATINGS IS MARKET LEADER IN HIGH PERFORMANCE HULL COATINGS FOR THE MARITIME INDUSTRY, DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY coatings for sea stock, newbuilding, tanks, cargo holds, and drydocking projects, as well as for mega yachts and leisure yachts. ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOTUN.
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ollowing an extensive development process, Jotun is proud to introduce HullKeeper, a proactive hull optimisation programme. HullKeeper combines Jotun’s extensive digital capabilities, ROV inspections, and trusted analytical and technical expertise to help operators keep fuel, inspection, and cleaning costs under control. Designed by Jotun’s team of hull performance experts, the four-part programme optimises hull performance, regardless of the chosen coating. Ship operators can take full control of their operations through hull monitoring, fouling risk alerts, inspections, and advisory services. Operators can benefit from the complete package or select only the parts that work for them.
Proactive fouling control and efficiency
The HullKeeper programme is grounded in Jotun’s proprietary fouling risk algorithm, supported by data from different sources to make fouling control and efficiency more predictable. By providing insight into issues before they occur, ship operators can take planned corrective actions. And as more data and information accumulate, best practices can be identified and implemented across the whole fleet. Stein Kjølberg, Jotun’s Global Category Director Hull Performance, shares, “More ship operators have recognised that proactive fouling control and hull efficiency are critical for managing increasingly strict regulations, rising fuel costs, and environmental performance. Jotun has a proven record of developing products and
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