Advanced Closed Cycle Hull Cleaning (Navy)
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 transition the technology through updating contractor hull-cleaning requirements. Contract preparation and test planning took place in the fourth quarter of FY 2020. Contracts awarded and the first field testing with systems and vessels completed in FY 2021.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 2fcd212304f08afa6eb6e02a1069f6ce