UASC boosts efficiency of new flagships with Jotun

Jotun and United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) have reached agreement on the provision of advanced antifouling coatings for 11 newbuild container vessels. The contract is part of UASC’s ambitious USD 2.3 billion newbuilding program. The shipping and maritime industries rely on antifouling hull coatings to limit the
growth of organisms on hulls that can affect vessel performance and durability. These advanced coatings deliver hydrodynamic performance gains, fuel cost reductions and Green House Gas savings. This agreement marks the first time Jotun and UASC have worked together on marine antifouling hull coatings. UASC, a leading global shipping company that has more than 12,000 customers globally, has committed itself to operate one of the world’s youngest container fleets, with a strong focus on optimal efficiency and outstanding environmental standards.

The new 14,500 TEU and 18,800 TEU vessels demonstrate this ambition, with cutting edge design and ‘LNG ready’ classification from DNV GL. Choosing Jotun’s antifouling solutions marks a further step on the path to optimum performance standards. UASC is reviewing and developing its environmentally friendly practices in the areas of saving energy, reducing carbon emissions and protecting the marine environment. “Our aim is to set new industry benchmarks for fuel economy and environmental performance,” comments Mohamed Zaitoun, UASC’s Assistant Vice President New Building Technical Projects. “Antifouling products have a proven ability to keep hull surfaces smooth and clean under the water, which is critical in minimising fuel consumption and reducing emissions. We are focused on building a fleet of the most efficient container vessels in the market, and we believe Jotun’s expertise can help us realise that vision”.