Jotun responds to Ignazio Messina’s challenging trade with customized solutions, and signs an agreement for the next “Jolly Oro” and “Jolly Argento” drydocks.

Given the common commitment to sustainable operations, Ignazio Messina selects Jotun as a partner for the incoming drydocks.

“By continuously developing and innovating sustainable products and solutions, our Clean Shipping commitment contributes to protecting biodiversity, preserving fuel, and reducing carbon emissions. Our customers reduced emissions by 10.4 million tonnes of CO2 in 2023, based on ISO 19030 calculations. We are thrilled that Ignazio Messina has selected us to protect their vessels” said Giulia Nebbia, Marine Area Manager in Jotun.

Jotun’s customized solution responds to Messina’s challenging trade in warm waters with moderate speed in an uncertain geographical scenario. Tailored hull coatings system with Seaquantum (Silyl Acrylate antifouling) and SeaQuest Endura (FRC Biocidal antifouling) will protect Messina vessels granting the best hull performance and cooperating with the sustainable target required.

Jotun Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) combines state-of-the-art antifouling and application technologies with high-end technical service. The performance and impact on vessel energy efficiency can be tracked and measured with transparent methods (ISO 19030), and additional high-performance guarantees that can secure return on investment.

“Jotun coating systems selected by Ignazio Messina & C. for vessels “Jolly Oro” and “Jolly Argento” will reduce emissions by about 20.000 tonnes of CO2 during the vessels’ service period,” Giulia Nebbia says and adds: “We are proud to support Ignazio Messina & C. in in-service hull control with the Jotun Hullkeeper program.”

Digital monitoring is an essential element of hull performance to maintain a clean hull. The ability to identify fouling risks before will help to save fuel, reduce GHG emissions, and protect biodiversity. The HullKeeper program utilizes Jotun’s in-house developed fouling risk algorithm and combines data from different sources to make fouling control and efficiency predictable enabling ship owners to take hull control by enabling better decisions faster.

Vessels “Jolly Oro” and “Jolly Argento” will join the Hullkeeper program after the dry- dockings enabling Ignazio Messina & C. to monitor the fouling pressure on the hulls maximizing the coatings performance results.