Advanced Closed Cycle Hull Cleaning (Navy/USMC)
Abstract
This project comparatively tests robotic systems that capture and treat marine biofouling collected during underwater hull cleaning operations. This will improve the DoD’s global environmental compliance posture and increase operational readiness as existing methods of hull cleaning do not comply with new environmental regulations, particularly on the west coast of the United States due to the creation of biofouling. If successful, the Naval Sea Systems Command’s Salvage and Diving office will update hull-cleaning specifications and the technology will transition to hull cleaning service providers as required to meet the new specifications. Comparative testing initiated during FY 2022. This project continues in FY 2023 with FY 2022 funding. Completed comparative testing during 2Q FY 2023. Complete final test and closeout reports during 3Q to 4Q FY 2023.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 07310dce2856c5c48155f85df5224ff3