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The Path to Zero – Sponsored

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The Ultimate Hull Performance Solution

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Hull Grooming in Decarbonization:

Revolutionizing Cruise Vessel Maintenance with EverClean t’s no mystery that biofouling plays a large part in our pur- in proactive grooming. As a team of hull performance experts, suit of a greener maritime future. The IMO estimates that EverClean considers a vessel’s location, operational tempo, coat-

Ithe impact of fouling about 0.5 mm thick can increase a ing, and schedule to devise the most effective way to achieve your vessel’s drag, raising fuel consumption and emissions by up fuel performance goals. We know that one of the most effective to 25%. For the cruise industry, there is mounting pressure to ways to decrease fuel consumption is to maintain a clean hull and balance operational excellence with environmental steward- propeller. However, vessel managers often don’t know how often ship. As one of the most visible sectors of the maritime indus- hull cleaning and propeller polishings should occur to achieve a try to the public, cruise lines have the opportunity to be at the return on investment in their fuel bill. EverClean eliminates this edge of innovation to decrease costs and decrease our indus- guess work by analyzing fuel performance to ensure that we are try’s impact on the environment. EverClean offers a highly grooming vessels using our advanced robotic technology as fre- compatible solution to the unique operational pro? le for the quently as it needs to maintain a clean, performant vessel. cruise industry, delivering an optimized hull with a low op- erational footprint, enabling cruise lines to achieve their fuel Cruise-Speci? c Challenges Addressed by EverClean consumption goals without disrupting itineraries. EverClean’s service has demonstrated an exceptional ? t

EverClean offers a total hull optimization solution specializing with the operational tempo of cruise vessels. Here’s why:

Alignment with Operational Schedules: Cruise ships oper- ate on demanding schedules with frequent port calls, aligning perfectly with EverClean’s dedication to regular cleaning for peak performance. With locations in ports across Florida, Tex- as, and the Bahamas, EverClean is strategically positioned to support the cruise industry’s most commonly used destinations.

Low Operational Footprint: A major advantage of Ever-

Clean is its minimal disruption to pier operations. Unlike tradi- tional hull cleaning methods that often involve time-consuming in-water procedures and potential delays, EverClean operates ef? ciently using a sprinter van positioned mid-ship, servicing both the outboard and inboard sides of the vessel with ease.

High-Quality Imaging: EverClean provides high-resolu- tion before-and-after images as part of its service, enabling cruise customers to clearly understand the condition of their hull and coating. These images not only showcase the effec- tiveness of EverClean’s cleaning process but also offer valu- able insights into the hull’s maintenance needs, supporting better decision-making and long-term vessel performance.

Preventative Maintenance: By addressing biofouling at its earliest stages, EverClean reduces the risk of larger is- sues that might require more invasive and time-consuming interventions later. This preventative approach is particularly

All images courtesy of Greensea IQ bene? cial for cruise ships, where any downtime can impact

Top: Forward camera shows uncleaned section of hull.

Bottom: Aft camera shows cleaned section.

revenue and schedules.

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