The currents in Singapore can be so strong that divers cleaning fouling from a ship’s hull can feel like they are swimming in a river. There’s times when it’s just not safe
The currents in Singapore can be so strong that divers cleaning fouling from a ship’s hull can feel like they are swimming in a river. There’s times when it’s just not safe for them to be there.
The currents can be a problem for robotic cleaners as well, but for ship operators, the bigger problem is having to wait long after cargo operations have concluded while the hull is cleaned by either method.
And yet, many of the pressures they face for keeping the hull clean – invasive species, fuel efficiency, regulations – are pushing them towards more frequent cleaning schedules.
Situated at the intersection of major maritime trade routes, Singapore is one of many ports where competition is heating up. HullWiper has teamed up with Unidive Subsea to bring its ROV hull cleaning technology to PSA terminals, Seatrium Yards and Singapore’s inner anchorages.
Subsea Global Solutions is now authorized to provide its hull cleaning services in Singapore while vessels are engaged in cargo operations. Operable by non-diver ROV pilots or trained diver technicians means extended operational windows, with ROVs continuing work at night or during diver surface intervals.
Across the industry, speed is becoming an increasingly important point of
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