Modern Methods of Hull Cleaning Using Remote Operated Vehicle

• Autorzy: Stateczny Andrzej , Śliwińska Dominika , Wierzbicki Paweł

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DOI

10.12716/1001.19.01.29

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

During vessel operation, hulls are subjected to corrosion and biofouling by marine organisms, which negatively impacts hydrodynamic performance, increases fuel consumption, and elevates operational costs. Conventional hull cleaning methods typically require dry-docking and involve techniques that may pose environmental risks. The dynamic development of robotics has facilitated the deployment of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) for in-water hull inspection and cleaning, eliminating the need to take the vessel out of service. ROVs utilize electromagnets to maintain stable adhesion to the ship’s surface, high-pressure water jets to remove biofouling and debris, and integrated filtration systems to capture and contain contaminants, thereby minimizing environmental impact. This paper provides a comprehensive review of innovative hull cleaning technologies employing ROVs, highlighting their advantages over traditional methods and assessing their contribution to operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

IMO regulations; environmental protection; hull cleaning; underwater vehicles; maintenance; biofouling; robotics; ship efficiency

• Wydawca: Faculty of Navigation, Gdynia Maritime University
• Czasopismo: TransNav : International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: Vol. 19 No. 1
• Strony: 251--255
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 12 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Stateczny Andrzej

• Gdynia Maritime University, Gdynia, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4671-6827

autor

Śliwińska Dominika

• Gdynia Maritime University, Gdynia, Poland

autor

Wierzbicki Paweł

• Gdynia Maritime University, Gdynia, Poland

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Uwagi

1. Pełne imiona podano na stronie internetowej czasopisma w "Authors in other databases."

2. Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa nr POPUL/SP/0154/2024/02 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki II" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki (2025).