Fleets

Ferries

The challenge

Efficient performance with a cleaner hull

Fast and passenger ferries operate on demanding schedules, with multiple port calls every day and limited downtime for traditional hull cleaning.

Fouling increases hull resistance, meaning more power is needed to maintain speed and more fuel is consumed. Hullbot provides frequent, in-water grooming to manage fouling between port calls, helping operators maintain hull performance, reduce fuel consumption and support reliable, on-time service.

Ferries
Ferries

Why it matters

  • Biofouling leads to increased drag and fuel consumption, costing an additional 15% in fuel per vessel each year on average.

  • Lower drag through always clean hulls reduces the engine power required to maintain cruising speed.

Hullbot and Ferries

Hullbot robot swimming along a hull just below the waterline, brushes against the surface

High frequency grooming to manage fouling early and continuously

Support speed and fuel efficiency targets

Cleans day and night, around short port turnaround windows

Monitor hull condition thorugh regular underwater inspection

Maintain hull and propeller performance

Proven results

26% fuel savings from proactive grooming, from over 2,500 hull grooming missions.

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Hullbot tailors frequency, deployment window and reporting to how each fleet actually moves.

Ready to improve your fleet performance?

We build a tailored proactive cleaning solution specific to your vessel and fleet.