Jotun has entered into an agreement BW LPG, to optimize hull performance across 38 vessels with Jotun’s Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) from year 2025 through to 2028.
This contract builds on the proven performance of Jotun’s HPS on the existing 17 BW LPG vessels. Beyond fuel transition, BW LPG believes that optimizing hull performance presents an immediate and effective pathway to enhancing efficiency and ensuring compliance.
HPS have been deployed across 17 BW LPG vessels since 2020 with the first vessel, BW Aries, reportedly achieving results of no quantifiable speed loss% (+0.04%) over a period of 56 months DD interval, significantly outperforming the guaranteed 1.5% speed loss.
We conducted a very thorough process where we invited several paint suppliers for Dry Dock paint. Criteria such as ESG, delivery time, fuel saving as a result of hull performance through the coatings, references and obviously price played an important role
… explained Ricardo Ackermann, Head of Procurement at BW LPG.
According to Kevin Knott, Senior Manager, Fleet Performance at BW LPG, vessels undergo a six-monthly underwater hull inspection and propeller polish, which in most cases have negated the need to undertake any hull cleaning.
Furthermore, as part of this agreement, BW LPG will be offered access to Jotun’s HullKeeper, an intelligent hull management platform. The algorithm automatically aggregates data, evaluate the cumulative fouling risk development of the vessel and provides a notification to users when an inspection is recommended.
We are confident in our solution which includes our best antifouling technologies, unmatchable technical service, intelligent hull condition management and credible performance guarantees. In total this will enable BW LPG to preserve fuel, cut carbon emissions and protect biodiversity
… said Elaine Tam, General Sales Manager, Marine & Protective at Jotun Malaysia & Singapore.
Jessica Doyle, Global Sales Director, Shipping at Jotun commented: “Our long-lasting relationship with BW LPG is taking another step forward with this new HPS agreement, signed and celebrated at Nor-Shipping. The companies’ relationship is dating back several decades to the days of Bergesen D.Y. ASA, and it now culminates with this agreement that builds on a proven track record and Jotun’s Clean shipping commitment.”
The fuel consumption is directly linked to the condition of the hull, and we have found that Jotun’s products effectively maintain low hull fouling over the five-year period between dry dockings. We look forward to continuing our successful collaboration with Jotun
… added Knut-Helge Knutsen, Vice President and Head of Technical at BW LPG added.
The agreement was signed during a ceremony that took place on 3 June 2025 at Nor-Shipping, Norway.
