New Onboard Hull Cleaning Solution Launched
of a clean hull including lower carbon emissions.“The need for owners and operators to proactively manage marine fouling on their vessels, and prove that they have a cleaning management plan in place, can be the difference between being allowed into a port and being turned away,” says Simon Doran, HullWiper’s Managing Director. “Leasing a ROV and keeping it onboard means they can clean whenever they want.”The cleaning unit has permission to work in many locations and countries around the world. HullWiper also offers assistance in obtaining permission from any port seeking
'Environmental' Hull Cleaning Ops OK'd in Oman
manner instead of being discharged into the sea as done using traditional methods. Further, the cleaning operations can be carried out while the vessel is alongside for loading or unloading and, as it does not use divers, the risk to human life is eliminated. GAC EnvironHull Managing Director Simon Doran says: “Sohar was a natural choice for the next base for HullWiper due to its strategic location just outside the Middle East Gulf and close to international trade routes. As such, it is a port of call for many ships carrying general cargo, liquid shipments and containers – all of which
GAC EnvironHull Reaches Third UAE Port
to other ports in the Dubai region. GAC is already established at the port, offering a range of integrated shipping and logistics services for clients. GAC EnvironHull’s service portfolio has recently been further enhanced with the use of its JebelAli unit to the nearby port. Simon Doran, Managing Director, said, "The expansion of Jebel Ali's container port has generated a growing need for larger lay-by berths for vessels, in particular for short lay-ups or repairs lasting a few days. Sharjah is a natural choice for such calls, as witnessed by the increasing number
HullWiper Enters European Market
. 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 Director Simon Doran said, "We have maintained a steady competitive position in the Middle East since last year's launch of our hull cleaning technology. Now, it's time for us to broaden our horizons, to approach and better serve international clients seeking a cost-effective and "green" solution. "
Gothenberg Port Offers GAC HullWiper Service
than brushes or abrasives, resulting in minimal damage to the antifouling surface. Residues and harmful marine growths captured during cleaning are disposed of in an environmentally-friendly manner instead of being discharged into the sea as done using traditional methods. Managing Director Simon Doran says: "We have maintained a steady competitive position in the Middle East since last year's launch of our hull cleaning technology. Now, it's time for us to broaden our horizons, to approach and better serve international clients seeking a cost-effective and "green" solution. "
GAC EnvironHull now at 2nd UAE port -Fujairah
, cleaning may be performed 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
HullWiper Expands to Fujairah
no divers, cleaning may be performed 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
February 2024
