Talleres Industriales has long been known for its commitment to innovation in underwater maintenance. In an article in their own Marine Solutions Magazine, they highlight the advantages of the Trosvik Oceantech MultiCleaner. The Norwegian-developed ROV helps them make hull cleaning operations faster, safer, and more efficient. This matters a lot in these waters. The Panama Canal and its surrounding ports is one of the world’s busiest and most demanding waterways.
Reliable performance in challenging conditions
The article highlights the MultiCleaner’s robust design and powerful magnetic attachment system. These features keep the ROV firmly in position, even in strong currents.
With its booster thruster and vertical thrust, the system removes barnacle growth up to 50 mm thick. Even in currents reaching 2 knots.
Talleres Industriales operates the ROV from its diving support vessel, Don Eloy W. This enables full hull cleaning operations at Cristobal Outer Anchorage whenever weather conditions allow. The system also serves vessels at nearby terminals such as MIT, Evergreen, PPC, and Cristobal Inner Anchorage. The MultiCleaner works well whether ships are loading, unloading, or waiting for canal transit.
Pioneering collaboration for cleaner hulls
With a team of skilled ROV operators, Talleres Industriales is positioning the MultiCleaner as a cornerstone technology in their service portfolio. Combined with their existing HullWiper system, which handles lighter fouling, they now provide a complete underwater cleaning solution for vessels operating in Panama.
“We’re very pleased to see our MultiCleaner ROV recognized for its performance and reliability in such an important region,” says Svein Cato Rund, Managing Director of Trosvik Oceantech.
“This collaboration with Talleres Industriales demonstrates how technology and teamwork can make a real difference – both for operational efficiency and for the marine environment.
Read the full article
The complete Marine Solutions Magazine feature from Talleres Industriales is available below:
Download: “Embracing Robotics for Underwater Hull Cleaning” (PDF)