Cleaner hulls mean cleaner oceans. Trosvik’s MultiCleaner ROV helps shipowners and service providers meet stricter global regulations on hull biofouling — improving fuel efficiency, reducing emissions, and preventing the spread of invasive species. By replacing traditional diver-based cleaning with a powerful remotely operated system, MultiCleaner ensures faster, safer, and more sustainable hull maintenance.
Higher fuel consumption means higher emissions — but an even greater environmental threat is the spread of invasive species. These organisms hitchhike on contaminated hulls from one ocean to another, potentially disrupting entire ecosystems at their destinations.
That’s why efficient hull cleaning is now a global priority, particularly in ports connected to narrow passages such as the Panama Canal and the Suez Canal.
With the MultiCleaner ROV, you help protect both your fleet and the planet.
Traditional hull cleaning by divers is far from risk-free. There are numerous incidents involving professional divers who have suffered accidents or even drowned during hull cleaning operations. Time pressure is often high when vessels are docked for loading or unloading or anchored offshore waiting for a berth. Strong currents and unpredictable conditions increase the risks significantly.
With our remotely operated MultiCleaner, hull cleaning can be carried out safely and efficiently — eliminating risk while boosting productivity.
Many shipping companies view hull cleaning purely as an expense. In reality, heavy fouling and algae growth increase drag, reduce speed, and cause higher fuel consumption. A clean hull improves a vessel’s hydrodynamics, reducing fuel costs and wear on propulsion systems. It can also lower maintenance needs and minimize operational challenges.
With the MultiCleaner ROV, hull cleaning becomes a profitable investment in better performance and lower operating costs.