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Fleet Cleaner becomes Fleet Robotics

Fleet Cleaner becomes Fleet Robotics

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 7, 2025 | Digitalisation, News, Shipping

Fleet Cleaner, which provides robotic underwater ship hull cleaning, is rebranding to Fleet Robotics. This name change reflects the company’s evolution from a hull cleaning pioneer into a global 24/7 one-stop-shop for underwater maintenance and performance...
In-transit hull cleaning robot wins technology award

In-transit hull cleaning robot wins technology award

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 3, 2023 | Digitalisation, Maritime awards, News, Ship repair/maintenance, Shipping

Shipshave has won an award for its in-transit cleaning of hulls (ITCH) solution. It consists of a robotic tool that removes biofouling during the voyage to boost fuel efficiency and decarbonisation. It landed Shipshave the Most Innovative Proven Technology Award at...
Fleet Cleaner expands fleet and now cleans hulls with  ROVs controlled from Delft

Fleet Cleaner expands fleet and now cleans hulls with ROVs controlled from Delft

by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 7, 2022 | Digitalisation, Emissions, News, Ship repair/maintenance, Shipping

Netherlands-based Fleet Cleaner now has a third specialist hull cleaning vessel, the Thunderbird 3. In addition, its hull cleaning ROVs can now be remotely operated from its remote operating control centre in Delft the Netherlands. Hull biofouling and its role in...
NGO Bellona launches initiative to tackle biofouling through proactive cleaning

NGO Bellona launches initiative to tackle biofouling through proactive cleaning

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 3, 2022 | Emissions, Maritime regulations, News, Shipping

The build-up of marine life on ships’ hulls, known as biofouling, is an age-old problem for ship operators and the shipping industry. A new international effort initiated by NGO Bellona and supported by leading companies aims to develop an industry standard for...
U-Ming’s new bulk carrier to be equipped with hull-cleaning robot

U-Ming’s new bulk carrier to be equipped with hull-cleaning robot

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 14, 2021 | Emissions, News

Shipowner U-Ming has ordered Jotun’s Hull Skating Solutions (HSS) for its new 190,000-DWT dual fuel bulk carrier. The HSS consists of an underwater robotic device with hull inspection and cleaning capabilities, and SeaQuantum Skate, a purpose developed...
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