Hullbot

Hullbot provides autonomous underwater robots that clean ship hulls and propellers without drydocking or diver intervention. The robots operate in-harbour, removing biofouling early to prevent drag, cut fuel consumption, and reduce emissions. The company generates revenue through regular cleaning service contracts with ferry operators, shipping companies, and port authorities.

• Save fuel - Biofouling on ship hulls increases fuel use by up to 40%, raising costs and emissions. Removing biofouling gently, early and often reduces drag, with proven fuel savings and no upfront costs.
• Cleans night and day - Traditional cleaning methods are costly, slow, and often dangerous to humans. Robots clean night and day, so can work around fleet schedules without any service disruptions.
• Works with all coatings - Gentle brushes are effective on all coatings. Cleaning speed, pressures and brushes type are adjusted to suit the vessel.
• Cleans propellers and niche areas - Hullbot's unparalleled manoeuvrability and autonomy enable cleaning of propellers and hard to reach areas.
• Routine inspections - Hullbot provides regular insights into vessel performance and hull condition, including inspections without divers.
• Meet environmental standards - Hullbot offers a safe, fast, in-water solution that meets biosecurity requirements and delivers measurable savings. The team liaise with local regulators on the client's behalf and complies with global best practices.

• Global shipping companies
• Ferry and passenger vessel operators
• Maritime logistics operators
• Defence and government fleets

• Contracts in US, Australia, Mexico, Philippines, Singapore
• 100% conversion of paid trials to long-term agreements with major ferry and operators
• Robotics Australia Award for Excellence in Drones 2025
• Australian Marine Industry Award for Innovation of the Year 2025