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Decarbonizing Shipping:

Managed Hull Care Drives Vessel Performance he shipping industry stands at a pivotal moment. Biofouling—the accumulation of microorganisms, plants,

As the International Maritime Organization (IMO) algae, and animals on the hull—can increase drag, decrease tightens regulations on greenhouse gas (GHG) fuel ef? ciency, and raise emissions signi? cantly. Even a thin

T emissions and customers increasingly demand layer of slime can increase fuel consumption, adding millions more sustainable practices, ship owners and ? eet managers of dollars in additional operating costs across a ? eet. The solu- face mounting pressure to improve fuel ef? ciency and reduce tion? Professionally managed hull performance by EverClean. environmental impact. One of the most overlooked yet im- EverClean is much more than just a cleaning robot—it’s a pactful ways to achieve these goals lies beneath the waterline: comprehensive hull performance optimization solution. Le- the condition of the ship’s hull. veraging advanced robotics and proprietary cleaning technol- ogy, EverClean removes biofouling at the microfouling stage, ensuring that ships maintain a pristine hull surface at all times.

Unlike traditional hull cleaning methods, EverClean takes a holistic approach to hull management: ? First Do No Harm – Adaptable to all coatings Ever-

Clean’s proprietary nylon brushes have been tested extensive- ly with many major hull coatings demonstrating both compat- ibility and gaining approvals from leading manufacturers.

? Adaptive Performance plans – Professionally managed and ship speci? c maintenance plans are developed to achieve the optimal performance of the ship going into service.

? Continuous Maintenance – EverClean robots safely clean the ship as prescribed by the performance plan regu- larly, preventing fouling from developing into macrofouling and protecting the coating from heavy fouling the harsh tech- niques needed to remove it. ? Complete Hull Management – insights learned dur- ing routine EverClean service continuously inform the per- formance plan including managing additional services such as propeller polishing and niche area cleaning for vessels in service.

? Data-Driven Reporting – EverClean IQ, the service’s reporting platform, provides detailed insights into hull condi- tion and performance. Fleet managers can view before-and- after images, track fouling patterns over time, and measure cleaning effectiveness.

The result is a cleaner hull, improved hydrodynamics, and a measurable reduction in fuel consumption and emissions over the term of the service contract.

All images courtesy of Greensea IQ 14 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • April 2025

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