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. Comparative testing initiated during FY 2022 and was completed during 2Q FY 2023. Final test and closeout reports will be completed during 3/4Q FY 2023. This project continued in FY 2023 with FY 2022 funding. This effort drives an update to the Naval Sea Systems Command’s Salvage and Diving office’s hull-cleaning specifications and the technology will transition to hull cleaning service providers as required to meet the new specifications.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- df5fdc27b24248e510e49c59c95e059a