MSC and Jotun Strengthen Partnership with “Always Clean Hull” Agreement

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Jotun have agreed to the installation and operation of Jotun’s Hull Skating Solutions (HSS) onboard MSC Daniela, further strengthening the long-standing collaboration between the two companies.

The agreement includes the full HSS package, combining Jotun’s SeaQuantum Skate coating with robotic hull inspection and cleaning technology designed to maintain an always clean hull throughout vessel operations.

Jotun’s Hull Skating Solutions combines advanced antifouling technology with proactive robotic inspection and cleaning. The company recently received independent verification from DNV, verifying an always-clean hull for vessels using HSS, with no measurable speed loss.

For Jotun, the agreement represents another important milestone in the relationship between the two companies and reflects a shared commitment to technology, innovation, and clean shipping.

The installation was completed during the vessel’s drydocking in China in June 2026. By maintaining a continuously clean hull, HSS supports vessel efficiency while helping preserve fuel, cut carbon emissions, as well as limiting transfer of species from one harbor to the next.

“This agreement underlines the growing importance of proactive hull performance management across the shipping industry,” said Tom H. Evensen, Regional Shipping Sales Manager at Jotun. “As shipowners continue to focus on efficiency and decarbonisation, solutions that help maintain clean hulls and predictable performance are becoming increasingly important. A clean hull is an efficient hull.”

“We are pleased to continue our collaboration with Jotun through the implementation of Hull Skating Solutions onboard MSC Daniela,” said Giuseppe Gargiulo, Head of Newbuilding at MSC. “By maintaining a clean hull, we can cut carbon emissions and also preserve fuel, which is an important priority for MSC. We look forward to working closely with Jotun to maximise the benefits of this solution.”