Marine coatings company Jotun is to launch the next generation of its Hull Performance Solutions (HPS), known as HPS 2.0, which is said to represent a significant enhancement to the former HPS, introduced in 2011.
Included in HPS 2.0 are two new products for different trades and environments, alongside the established and newly speed-loss verified SeaQuantum X200, plus additional technical service, hull condition management and performance guarantees to deliver a solution that is, according to Jotun, ‘Tailored to trade’.
Morten Sten Johansen, Jotun Global Category Director for Hull Performance, said: “We are thrilled to present HPS 2.0, a testament to our clean shipping commitment and our focus on innovation that has been ongoing since 1926. This enhanced solution, consisting of products, services, data and our credible performance guarantees is designed to meet the evolving needs of our customers, ensuring optimal hull performance and supporting their ESG ambitions.”
HPS 2.0 will include four elements, that in combination are intended to optimise vessel efficiency: Jotun’s best antifouling technologies – tailored to trade, technical service from what is believed to be the industry’s largest team of coatings advisors, intelligent hull condition management and credible performance guarantees.
Solutions tailored to specific needs are seen as crucial, as various trade patterns and operating environments each require specific coatings for optimal efficiency.
- For predictable trades – SeaQuantum X200 is Jotun’s flagship SeaQuantum antifouling with 15 years track record in close to 2,000 deep-seagoing vessel applications, delivering high performance for predictable trades. DNV has recently verified the average 1.0% speed loss of SeaQuantum X200 based on analysis done as per ISO 19030.
- For high fouling intensity trades – SeaQuantum XT is Jotun’s newest SeaQuantum antifouling, more robust for high fouling intensity trades. At the centre of this advancement is Jotun’s ActiCore technology, building on the patented in-house binder combination and an optimised high-performance biocide package. This technology is designed to deliver consistent, reliable protection against intensified fouling threats.
- For unpredictable trades – SeaQuest Endura II is a new high performing, tin-free biocidal fouling release coating giving vessels flexibility in unpredictable trades. At the centre of this advancement is Jotun’s Flexcure technology, which delivers levelling properties, optimised curing speed, and extended repairability.
A recent study to be presented by Jotun, is expected to showcase the need for various antifouling technologies and that there is still an untapped opportunity for many ship owners and operators when it comes to optimising hull performance.
Johansen concluded: “Although various antifouling technologies are available, their effectiveness is dependent on the marine environment, trade patterns and the predictability of the trades. A tailored approach to antifouling, can help ship owners and operators achieve optimised effectiveness.”
Image: Jotun’s HPS 2.0 is tailored to various trades and conditions (source: Jotun)
