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MARINE TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION Insight-sharing and action critical to improving

performance and protecting the environment

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Better performance management and
in-water cleaning can improve vessel
gestions for shipping companies to succeed
monitoring, and in-water cleaning stand-
energy efficiency and protect the en- antifouling coatings, better performance When given a choice to list their own sug- REVHULLUTION
ards is on the rise and likely to continue
in CII matters, a wide range of ideas and
vironment. But no one solution fits all, as ship operators push to achieve perfor- opinions were submitted. Not surprisingly,
and experts argue that industry stake- mance improvements and meet the up- many of these were related to obtaining
holders, including regulators, port au- coming environmental regulations.” more accurate data and doing so at high
thorities, ship operators, and technol- frequencies. Regular grooming and cleaning
ogy providers, must be involved, share “At the same time, however, many new also featured high. Although perhaps not the Jotun Hull Skating Solutions
insights, and take action if the benefits innovations and solutions are coming into most attractive option for ship operators,
are to feed through. the market, and there is a need to share sailing half empty and at reduced speed was Always clean hull – For the most challenging operations
knowledge, insights, and act collectively to also mentioned.
address the global biofouling issue. And that
The build-up of biofouling on ships’ hulls is why we meet annually for in-depth, tech- No one solution that fits all
is an age-old problem for ship operators nical talks about developments and the next
and the shipping industry. Severe under- steps to improve methods, measurements, “At a time when market pressures and regu-
water biofouling slows the affected ship analysis, and actions further,” he added. latory developments are forcing the maritime
and can increase its fuel consumption by industry to focus more on energy efficiency
as much as 40%, boosting already high CO₂ Four challenges and meeting environmental requirements,
emissions. there are opportunities and challenges in
During the conference, attendees were choosing the ‘right’ technologies and solutions
And biofouling does not only slow ships asked to rank in order of difficulty four chal- to measure and improve hull performance
down. The accumulation of marine life may lenges shipping companies face with regard management,” said Stein Kjølberg (Jotun) and
cause the spread of invasive aquatic spe- to improving hull performance. Inaccurate added, “There is certainly no one solution that
cies in environments they are transported measurements and analytics were at the fits all – the feedback from the industry bears
to, affecting biodiversity, ecosystem health, top of the list, followed by CII compliance. In witness to this. Yet, it is often acknowledged
and the livelihoods of coastal communities the third position, and perhaps something that verifying hull performance and gathering
across the globe. It is something that reg- that will need to be urgently addressed if quality data can help operators achieve better
ulators, port authorities, and conservation decarbonization is to be achieved, was the performance management and meet regula-
bodies are increasingly concerned about. lack of proven retrofit measures. EEXI com- tory and other stakeholder requirements. The
pliance trailed in the fourth position, but it discussion often boils down to performance
was notable that those putting this as their management – yes, but how?”
Complex topics primary challenge also listed the lack of ret-
rofit measures high on the list. “Clearly, insight-sharing and action are critical
So, it is little surprise that an increasing to improving performance and protecting the
number of operators are seeking new environment. But all stakeholders must be in-
technologies and solutions to address bio- volved if the benefits are to feed through, and
fouling and improve hull efficiency. But ship that is why we, together with the supporting The HullSkater is a revolutionary onboard solution specially developed for
challenge for operators and the industry. “ and PortPIC conferences,” concluded Kjølberg. proactive cleaning. Together with the premium antifouling SeaQuantum Skate, Jotun Hull
antifouling and hull performance manage-
sponsors, are organizing the annual HullPIC
ment are complex topics. Millions of dollars
Skating Solutions will maintain a clean hull, even in the most challenging operations.
are being spent researching and developing
Verifying hull performance and
new solutions, but it remains a constant
gathering quality data can
Geir Axel Oftedahl, Breakthrough Innova- help operators achieve better Operational needs arising from a dynamic market in combination with challenging environmental conditions
tions Director at Jotun Performance Coat- increase the risk of fouling. The end-result being increased fuel cost and Green House Gas emissions. To combat
ings, said in the lead up to the combined performance management and fouling, Jotun Hull Skating Solutions is engineered to keep the hull fouling-free at all times. This groundbreaking
meet regulatory and other
HullPIC and PortPIC conference, “While approach is now in the final verification stage, in collaboration with leading industry partners.
biofouling remains a huge challenge, the
good news is the adoption of advanced stakeholder requirementse
”
by Jotun Maritime Insider

38 MINERVA IN FOCUS – ISSUE 19 / Q1 2022
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