Underwater Hull Cleaning

Underwater hull cleaning is the process of removing marine growth, algae, barnacles, and biofouling from a vessel's hull while it remains afloat. CleanShip Marine uses professional divers and specialized equipment to clean hulls without dry-docking, saving time and cost.

Marine growth on a hull increases drag, which raises fuel consumption and reduces vessel speed. Regular underwater hull cleaning restores hydrodynamic efficiency, improves fuel efficiency, lowers emissions, and extends the hull's coating life.

Cleaning frequency depends on vessel trading routes, water temperature, and coating type, but most vessels benefit from underwater hull cleaning every 3-6 months to prevent heavy fouling buildup and maintain optimal fuel performance.

No. One of the biggest advantages of in-water hull cleaning is that it is performed by divers while the vessel is docked or anchored, eliminating costly dry-dock downtime and keeping the ship in service.

CleanShip Marine uses diver-operated brush systems, ROV-assisted inspection tools, and eco-friendly cleaning techniques designed to remove hull fouling safely without damaging antifouling coatings or the ship's hull surface.

Yes. Our underwater hull cleaning service includes propeller polishing, which removes marine growth and corrosion from propeller blades to restore smooth rotation, improve thrust efficiency, and reduce fuel costs.

Yes. Our divers use controlled-pressure cleaning methods calibrated to the hull's antifouling coating type, ensuring effective marine growth removal without stripping or damaging the paint system.

A clean hull reduces drag through water, allowing the vessel to move more efficiently. Studies show that heavy hull fouling can increase fuel consumption significantly - regular hull cleaning helps recover lost efficiency and cut fuel costs.

Yes. Along with cleaning, we offer underwater video survey and hull condition inspection reports, giving shipowners and fleet managers documented evidence of hull condition for compliance and maintenance records.

Yes. CleanShip Marine follows eco-friendly hull cleaning practices and complies with port and environmental regulations to safely capture debris and prevent invasive marine species from spreading during the cleaning process.

We provide underwater hull cleaning services for bulk carriers, tankers, container ships, and offshore vessels of all sizes, with divers mobilized to ports worldwide on request.

You can request a quote for underwater hull cleaning directly through our website, or contact our team by phone, email, or WhatsApp, and we'll schedule diver mobilization at your vessel's port of call.