DRC projects

SleekShip

Spectral Imaging Powered Ship Hull Biofouling Detection and Cleaning

SleekShip comprises a Semi-Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (SAUV) carrying a hyperspectral camera that captures light wavelength bands where light backscattering is less and the slime is easier to distinguish despite contamination. The inspection can take place in port waters while the ship is docked for other operations thus no additional charter-off time is incurred. An integrated cavitation-based cleaning tool allows for 100% paint-safe cleaning. By detecting biofouling early, ship owners will be able to achieve >€1.3m savings per vessel annually by reducing fuel overconsumption and paint/coating damage caused by hard-brush cleaning.

Project no. 950854
Programme
EIC-FTI-2018-2020
Ec Contributtion
2.4M/259KE
From To Dates
01.04.2020 31.03.2022-
Duration
24
Coordinator
SUBSEA TECH SAS

 

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