Overview
<p>We are an Australian startup that has developed a robotic in-water hull cleaning system. Designed from the ground up to autonomously inspect, map and clean the hull of a boat without a human operator present. Hullbot stops the growth of marine organisms, improving performance and extending time between haul-outs.</p>
Sustainability summary and commitments
<p>Harm-free Anti-fouling: Traditional anti-fouling paint is expensive and inconvenient, much of which ends up in the environment. Our technology keeps boats and infrastructure clean and free from slime all year round with zero chemicals.</p>
<p>Biosecurity: Regular cleaning reduces the transferral of invasive species which can destabilise marine ecosystems. Our robots collect data from marine surfaces to identify the coverage and species of fouling.</p>
<p>Carbon Reduction: Keeping hulls clean saves fuel and reduces carbon emissions. Antifouling paints are ineffective and boats can use up to 15% more fuel after only a week of slime growing on the hull.</p>
Memberships
The Ocean Impact Navigator
Climate Salad