DNV Validates Jotun’s Contribution to CO2 Emission Cuts

DNV Maritime Advisory has confirmed that Jotun coated vessels helped avoid 11.1 million tons of CO2 emissions in 2024. This achievement was verified through a technical evaluation using the DNV MASTERv2 emission prediction model combined with AIS data. Jotun also provided data on average speed loss over a five-year drydocking cycle to support the findings.

Morten Sten Johansen, Global Category Director Hull Performance at Jotun, expressed satisfaction with the verified impact of their efforts on hull performance. He highlighted that these efforts not only benefit the environment significantly but also save customers approximately $2 billion in fuel costs. The verified emissions avoided by Jotun coated vessels are equivalent to the emissions of over 2.3 million gasoline-powered passenger vehicles driven for one year, according to EPA estimates.

The figure of 11.1 million tons of avoided CO2 emissions was verified with a margin of ±2.1 million tons. This calculation was based on average speed loss during the four last years of a five-year dry-docking cycle, using the first year as a reference and following ISO 19030 guidelines. The impact of prioritizing a clean hull is evident in these results, especially when considering Norway’s total CO2 emissions in 2023, which were 38.1 million tons. Jotun’s contribution is significant in reducing emissions and promoting environmental sustainability.

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