From 30 September to 2 October in Pontignano, Italy, close to 40 different companies, stakeholders and NGOs gather to discuss and share insights about the developments taking place within hull cleaning and in-port inspections for the shipping industry.
September 26, 2024
PortPic, the sister conference to HullPic which takes place in the spring, is a Jotun and VB Conferences initiative and aims to bring the industry together to discuss challenges and opportunities to ensure a cleaner industry.
"This is the fifth time that PortPic has been held, and we see the conference as an important meeting place for the industry. Sharing knowledge means that we can lift challenges and innovations to a level where we can make a big difference. The effect of a clean hull is enormous - not just for the industry, but for the entire global environment," says Morten Sten Johansen, Global Category Director, Jotun Performance Coatings.
Morten Sten Johansen, Global Category Director, Jotun Performance Coatings
During this year's conference, various pieces related to topics within antifouling technologies, cleaning methodology and the latest in regulations will be presented.
"These discussions will help to protect biodiversity and to cut carbon emissions - which in turn will preserve fuel. This supports us in Jotun, as we continue relentlessly on our ongoing Clean shipping commitment.”
Jotun, the global leader in marine coatings, is excited to continue its legacy and long-lasting presence at Nor-Shipping. Between June 3rd and June 6th at this year’s Nor-Shipping, Jotun will launch new innovations that will enable a cleaner shipping industry. A brand-new global report on the industry’s biofouling management and the consequences will also be presented.
HullPIC 10 highlights advances in performance monitoring
A trend towards more use of data-driven, digital vessel performance systems is gathering pace in the shipping industry. This was one of the main takeaways from the 10th HullPIC conference last month. Collaboration between stakeholders, continuous innovation, and knowledge sharing were also emphasised as critical drivers for advancing performance management and sustainability efforts.
DNV verifies 11.1 M tons avoided CO2 emissions for Jotun coated vessels
To ensure quantifiable numbers on how much CO₂ emissions Jotun coated vessel have avoided thanks to its coatings in 2024, DNV Maritime Advisory has performed a technical evaluation. With 11.1 million tons avoided CO₂ for its customers in 2024, the effect of Jotun’s Hull performance is proven and stands as a testament to Jotun’s Clean shipping commitment.