Project description
A "pit-stop technician" for docked ships
The build-up of microorganisms, plants, algae and animals on submerged marine structures can alter the hydrodynamics of the ship, increasing drag, fuel consumption and emissions. There is currently no efficient way to evaluate the hull when the ship is in the water, and taking it out results in down-time that is costly for ship operators. Furthermore, if a ship is not taken out regularly for inspection, the likelihood of biofouling having progressed increases, resulting in the need for harsher cleaning methods that can damage the hull painting or coating. The EU-funded SleekShip project is developing a semi-autonomous underwater vehicle that will both detect slime at early stages using a multispectral camera and clean it softly with cavitation jetting. The operation can be done while the ship is docked at port for other operations or moored at sea. Commercialisation will enhance the competitiveness of ship owners while reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
Field of science
- /engineering and technology/materials engineering/coating and films
Programme(s)
Call for proposal
H2020-EIC-FTI-2018-2020
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Funding Scheme
IA - Innovation actionCoordinator
13016 Marseille
France
Participants (4)
731 34 Chania
15232 Chalandri
7710101 Ashdod
3011 Limassol
