The Enduring Challenge of the Deep!
Biofouling, the accumulation of marine organisms on submerged surfaces, is a well-known adversary. 

On a ship's hull, it creates significant drag, increasing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. 

On stationary offshore structures, biofouling and corrosion can accelerate material degradation, compromising structural integrity and jeopardizing the long-term success of offshore facility engineering projects.

Successfully managing these assets requires constant inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR). Hull cleaning done with human intervention is fraught with risk, exposing personnel to hazardous, deep-water environments and unpredictable currents, and difficult working conditions. These risks highlight the urgent need for a safer and more effective solution.

New Technology 
The future of offshore facility services lies in leveraging advanced robotics. To meet this need, CLIIN Robotics has engineered a magnetic universal crawler (MUC) to overcome these limitations. 

A key benefit of the hull cleaning robot (HCR) is its capacity to tackle a wide spectrum of biofouling. It effectively removes everything from light slime layers to extreme biofouling, such as heavy barnacle and seaweed growth. This versatility ensures that a vessel's hull can be restored to a smooth, clean surface regardless of the level of marine contamination, which is crucial for optimizing fuel efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Its ability to operate both above and below the waterline ensures comprehensive cleaning of the entire hull surface, eliminating the need for dry-docking, reducing costs.

The robot operates on the vessel's steel hull using magnetic belts. The magnetic system is highly adjustable with a customizable magnetic force for increased control and adhesion. This powerful magnetic grip allows the robot to remain securely attached and fully operational even in challenging marine environments with strong currents or rough waters. This ensures consistent and reliable cleaning operations where other systems might fail, enhancing both safety and efficiency.

Transforming Operations for a Safer, Smarter Future
The adoption of these robotic systems marks a paradigm shift in offshore operations, delivering tangible benefits:

Enhanced Safety:
The most significant advantage is the drastic reduction in diver exposure to high-risk environments. By letting a robot handle the dangerous work, operators remain safely on a vessel or platform, monitoring progress via a live video feed. 

Work Smarter:
Automating the cleaning of large hull surfaces with the robot is highly efficient, allowing it to cover vast areas quickly and consistently. This frees up skilled divers from time-consuming, repetitive work, enabling them to focus on complex, high-value tasks where their expertise is essential—such as cleaning propellers, sea chests, and other intricate underwater components. 

Greater Efficiency:
A robotic crawler can work tirelessly, 24/7, in conditions that would be prohibitive for divers. The CLIIN Robot cleans, inspects, and performs tasks with a consistency that manual methods cannot match, completing projects faster and more reliably.

Sustainability & Cost-Effectiveness:
By keeping vessel hulls clean and well-maintained, a CLIIN Robot ensures operational efficiency. The robot reduces the need for large diving teams, lowering both the financial cost and the carbon footprint of offshore maintenance. Cleaning using only fresh water eliminates the use of harmful chemicals.   

In today's competitive maritime industry, efficiency and sustainability are paramount. 
By embracing this synergy between advanced robots and human expertise, vessel operators are not just cleaning hulls; they are investing in a smarter, faster, and more reliable future for their fleet. This technology represents the next significant step in proactive offshore maintenance.

Contact CLIIN Robotics to learn more or schedule a demonstration.
Contact us at info@cliin.dk 

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