Carnival Cruise Line Implement Jotun Hull Cleaning Solution

Carnival Cruise Line (CCL) has signed an agreement with Jotun to implement Hull Skating Solution (HSS), becoming the first cruise operator to use this robotic proactive hull cleaning technology. With this commitment, Carnival continues to utilise innovation and technology to reduce emissions and protect biodiversity.

As one of the world’s largest and most influential cruise brands, Carnival’s adoption of HSS to its vessel Carnival Pride marks an important shift for the wider industry. The technology enables proactive hull cleaning, ensuring vessels maintain an always clean hull across typical cruise operations. This proactive approach also reduces fuel consumption, cuts carbon emissions, and protects biodiversity.

"Maintaining a clean hull is essential for efficient ship operations, and the Hull Skating Solutions allows us to take a more proactive approach to hull maintenance," said Jari Oinas, AVP of fuel performance and decarbonization at Carnival Cruise Line. "As we evaluate the technology aboard Carnival Pride, we see strong potential to support ship performance while advancing our long-term sustainability goals."

Carnival’s move is the first introduction of the Jotun’s, the global leader of marine coatings, robotic hull cleaning solution in the cruise sector.

“Carnival is demonstrating real leadership by embracing new technology that ensures consistently clean