Early mover Odfjell brings on Shipshave's In-Transit Cleaning of Hulls
Odfjell is recognized as a progressive Owner and Shipshave is proud to assume the role as a supplier to an operator with a clear path towards a more sustainable future for shipping.
In todays world it is Go green or go home!
The article can be read in full via this link;
https://www.odfjell.com/about/our-stories/shaving-carbon-emissions-through-new-technologies/
A good read on ITCH v.1 in an industry magazine
Dry bulk is, and will be in the continuation, a segment of paramount importance to Shipshave. We are happy that DryCargoMag.com has shown a keen interest in ITCH v.1.
Check out page 27 following this link.
Proper, The Missing Link in Under-Water Hull Cleaning
Shipshave has secured funding with Innovation Norway to develop Proper. Proper is a new remotely operated technology to clean underwater ship surfaces such as hulls, propellers, rudders, thrusters and niches. Proper will be a small and robust and can be handcarried and operated by the vessel’s crew.
Propeller surfaces are keys to maintain fuel efficiency and the speed of the vessel. Since many engines will be derated with the new IMO efficiency regulations, ensuring your propeller is clean will allow you to stay competitive.
We aim to introduce Proper to the market during the 2nd half of 2022. Our warp speed R&D guys have already been able to start testing a functional prototype on a ship 4 months after the grant.
The image below shows a surface cleaned of barnacles (left bottom in the picture) vs. uncleaned (right and middle). The final tool will of course clear all fouling. The first prototype is doing well and we are working hard to make your life easy.
Shipshave’s outreach is growing
Shipshave has a global outlook and with grand ambitions of growth we will in 2021 be complemented by a valued team member in the ARA-area.
Mr. Rens Gerritsen will be based in Rotterdam and has a MSc in Marine Engineering from Delft. Our new-comer has a solid technical background from shipping.
We will happily share his contact details in January.
Shipshave’s organization is growing
With experience from development and operation of hull cleaning robots he will complement the team as valued employee.
Cleaning of vessel verified
A 22m tug was cleaned at 9 knots with Shipshave ITCH before being slipped.
The paint had no visible damage caused by the Shipshave ITCH. The cleaning was inspected and approved by a major Norwegian ship owner on the slipway.
