HullWiper Enters European Market
Gothenburg is the latest port to be added to the growing GAC EnvironHull network of bases offering HullWiper, its eco-friendly, brush-and-diver-free hull cleaning service. The port on Sweden's west coast is the first in Europe to host the Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). This comes after GAC EnvironHull Ltd. launched HullWiper in Dubai in November 2013. It started offering the service at Fujairah, UAE, last month. Now, another HullWiper unit is available at Gothenburg, operated through Frog Marine Services AB, a local underwater services provider in partnership with GAC EnvironHull. Managing
Gothenberg Port Offers GAC HullWiper Service
Scandinavia, is home to many major international and domestic ship owners, managers and operators who need effective and efficient vessel maintenance, cleaning and repairs. By bringing the HullWiper service to Gothenburg, we are meeting that need and offering them a greater choice." GAC EnvironHull Ltd. launched HullWiper in Dubai in November 2013. It started offering the service at Fujairah, UAE, last month. Now, another HullWiper unit is available at Gothenburg, operated through Frog Marine Services AB, a local underwater services provider in partnership with GAC EnvironHull. Doran adds:
GAC EnvironHull now at 2nd UAE port -Fujairah
vessels calling at the port are at berth to load or discharge cargo. The laden condition of the vessel presents no issue, as HullWiper can operate on vessels whether empty, fully loaded or at any point between with no additional costs or time penalties. Simon Doran, Managing Director of GAC EnvironHull Ltd., says: "These days, ship owners and operators are seeking solutions which both deliver tangible operational results and also enhance their corporate 'green' image. That's why we have seen consistent demand for our eco-friendly hull cleaning service since its launch, which we expect
HullWiper Expands to Fujairah
whilst vessels calling at the port are at berth to load or discharge cargo. The laden condition of the vessel presents no issue, as HullWiper can operate on vessels whether empty, fully loaded or at any point between with no additional costs or time penalties. Simon Doran, Managing Director of GAC EnvironHull Ltd., says: "These days, ship owners and operators are seeking solutions which both deliver tangible operational results and also enhance their corporate 'green' image. That's why we have seen consistent demand for our eco-friendly hull cleaning service since its launch, which we expect to
February 2026
