Jotun and Messina Signs Impactful Hull Skating Solutions Agreement

Jotun announced another new milestone for its Clean shipping commitment through a commercial agreement with the Italian ship owner Ignazio Messina & C. for Jotun’s Hull Skating Solutions (HSS). This collaboration reflects a shared vision for innovation and sustainability, positioning Messina to navigate even the most challenging trades.

The vessel Jolly Rosa will use Jotun’s HSS, including the innovative HullSkater, developed in collaboration with Kongsberg, to ensure proactive cleaning as well as inspections on the hull. The solution combines high performing coatings, proactive monitoring and high-end technical service, with the HullSkater, also offering a clean hull guarantee.

“As a company with a long history of operating in complex and challenging trades, we are constantly seeking innovations and solutions that will benefit our operations in the long run. Jotun’s HSS will help us in the route towards more effective environmental sustainability targets. Thanks to this agreement, our ships’ hulls will perform better and we are oriented to further implement these new innovative technologies,” said Andrea Gais, CEO of Gruppo Messina Spa and Chairman of Ignazio Messina & C. Spa.

Jotun’s customized proposal was well-received by Messina, who recognises the value of advanced hull protection and performance monitoring. The agreement that was officially signed during a ceremony at Jotun’s headquarter in Sandefjord, Norway, adds to Messina’s portfolio of Jotun solutions on their fleet, having utilized various antifoulings as well as HPS from Jotun on other vessels.  

“We are proud to support Ignazio Messina & C. in their clean shipping journey. Not only will HSS provide excellent in-operation hull performance, but it will also position Messina as an innovative partner with sustainability as a main focus for their customers,” said Giulia Nebbia, Area Sales Manager at Jotun.  

With this agreement the total Jotun systems applied across the fleet of Ignazio Messina & C. is expected to avoid approximately 11,800 tons of CO₂ emissions annually, compared to market average products calculated based on ISO 19030. This adds to the overall efforts Jotun is contributing to the industry with. In 2024 alone, Jotun coatings helped customers avoid 11.1 million tons of CO₂ emissions, verified by DNV.

Messina will also benefit from Jotun’s HullKeeper program, enabling real-time performance monitoring and fouling risk assessment. This empowers shipowners to make informed decisions, optimize fuel efficiency, and maintain a clean hull throughout the vessel’s lifecycle.



“Hull performance management is getting ever more important for fleet management; minimising hull resistance is the first step to improving the energy efficiency of the vessel in order to pursue environmental targets. Together with digital tools and monitoring systems, Jotun solutions will support our Technical Department in our decarbonization journey,” said Andrea Gais in Ignazio Messina & C. 

“We are reliant on partners like Messina to be able to deliver on our mission: Helping the industry cut carbon emissions, preserve fuel and protect biodiversity,” said Morten Fon, President and CEO of Jotun. “This agreement not only strengthens the partnership between Jotun and Ignazio Messina & C. but also sets a benchmark for cleaner operations in the maritime industry. This inspires us to keep innovate and continue to deliver great solutions to the market.”