Hull cleaning robot

“Smaller, smarter, better” hull cleaning robot makes its debut

hull cleaning robot

Aiming to move the battle against hull bio-fouling and drag forward, Plymouth, Mass., based Armach Robotics, a spin-off from marine software pioneer Greensea Systems Inc. (Greensea), has unveiled its first post-prototype hull service robot (HSR).

The robot capitalizes on Greensea’s digital expertise to offer subscription model, proactive and robotic hull cleaning system using autonomy, intelligence and data fusion.

The robot promises to be a disruptive technology in hull cleaning, being...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/smaller-smarter-better-hull-cleaning-robot-makes-its-debut/

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Puts Proactive Hull Grooming to Test

  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen has pilot-tested Jotun’s remotely-operated proactive hull cleaning robot onboard one of its RORO carriers.
  • The project team applied antifouling test patches on the hull, installed the unit on board and provided training for crew members.
  • Jotun is now working to establish agreements with some ports which require documentation of a clean underwater hull prior to the port call.

Oslo-based Wallenius Wilhelmsen has pilot-tested Jotun’s remotely-operated proactive hull cleaning...

https://mfame.guru/wallenius-wilhelmsen-puts-proactive-hull-grooming-to-test/

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