Greensea IQ’s EverClean service has been nominated, and shortlisted, for the GREEN4SEA Clean Shipping Award.
This accolade recognizes organizations that have made substantial contributions to advancing cleaner shipping practices, aligning with the industry’s commitment to a cleaner and more sustainable future.
According to Greensea, EverClean represents a groundbreaking technological advancement that is transforming the landscape of maritime operations. Designed to address the environmental impact of shipping and its age-old problem of biofouling, EverClean offers an integrated suite of technologies and practices that enhance efficiency and reduce the ecological footprint of vessels.
Leveraging 17 years of extensive development and expertise in control, autonomy, and navigation, it is said to be revolutionizing conventional hull maintenance methods.
Utilizing proprietary robot technology with Over the Horizon (OTH) operational capability, and enhanced by Greensea’s extensively refined and modified software system, OPENSEA, EverClean showcases an exceptional leap forward in supervised reliable autonomy.
Packed with features such as depth aided navigation, smarter obstacle avoidance, improved maneuvering, and enhanced user interaction capabilities, EverClean’s hull service robots provide precise hull relative navigation – a crucial evolution in providing faster and efficient cleans. The service not only contributes to carbon reduction, with an impressive 6.4% average fuel consumption decrease, aligning with the industry’s pursuit of hydrodynamically efficient operations, but it also introduces groundbreaking data-driven intelligence through EverClean IQ.
EverClean IQ produces data-driven reports, offering commercial vessel owners’ valuable insights into their hull’s health, aiding in informed decisions on preventative maintenance, repairs, and pre-dry-dock planning, thereby saving both time and money.
“We are honored to be shortlisted for the GREEN4SEA Clean Shipping Award. The EverClean service is a truly transformative solution which is significant in directing the industry towards cleaner shipping practices. The nomination underscores our mission and ongoing efforts to drive positive change in the maritime industry and its practices. It is great to have the product and its capabilities recognized for its outstanding contributions,” said Rob Howard, CGO at Greensea IQ.
According to Greensea IQ, the GREEN4SEA Clean Shipping Award nomination reflects its dedication to fostering a cleaner and more sustainable future for the maritime sector. The company’s impactful initiatives are thought to have not only elevated industry standards but have also showcased its commitment to environmental responsibility.
The voting process for the GREEN4SEA Clean Shipping Award has officially commenced, allowing the public to contribute to the selection of the winner. A remarkable 50% of the votes will come from the public, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in acknowledging and supporting advancements in cleaner shipping technologies.
To cast your vote and support Greensea IQ, visit the official voting page here: 2024 Clean Shipping Award.
The winner of the GREEN4SEA Clean Shipping Award will be revealed at a dedicated virtual event scheduled for Thursday, 9th May.
