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JOTUN AND SOCIETY
SAILING THROUGH TIME
Three beautiful sailing ships, one vital mission; to educate and inspire the next generation of seafarers.
Norway has a unique trio of floating treasures: Three tall ships
built at the beginning of the 20th century that, thanks to
supporters like Jotun, are connecting 21st century youngsters
with the skills and sensations associated with life at sea.
QUALITY CARE
Jotun has been donating high quality marine products to the
Christian Radich, Statsraad Lehmkuhl and Sørlandet since the
1970s.
The ships, built between 1914 and 1937, were originally
conceived as training vessels and have stayed true to that
purpose. Today they are based in Oslo (Christian Radich),
Bergen (Statsraad Lehmkuhl) and Kristiansand (Sørlandet), but
also undertake international journeys to teach pupils maritime
expertise and connect with communities worldwide.
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
The ships require a combination of care, attention and
quality products to ensure they continue sailing through the
generations. Jotun treats each as an individual customer,
ensuring they have the latest and best performing coating
solutions for their specific needs.
Jotun sees this as both a responsibility and a source of pride.
As a globally leading supplier of marine products we feel it
is our duty to preserve the past while enabling the future,
safeguarding these spectacular vessels and, in turn, giving
tomorrow’s seafarers unique training opportunities. We are
proud of our involvement and the benefits our products deliver
for these historic ships.
ONBOARD FOR THE FUTURE
The support Jotun provides also delivers benefits for our
stakeholders. Every pupil on the vessel knows it is Jotun
that helps them cut through the waves, while our on-board
paint schools provide valuable insights into our products and
performance. It is a mutually beneficial relationship.
We look forward to supporting Christian Radich, Statsraad
Lehmkuhl and Sørlandet, and everyone that sails upon them, for
many more years to come.
Christian Radich, one of the three Norwegian tall ships sponsored by Jotun.