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Frequent autonomous hull cleaning service for lower drag and fuel use
Hullbot builds autonomous underwater robots and a frequent cleaning service that inspect, map, and clean ship hulls without drydocking or diver intervention. The company is based in Sydney, Australia and targets maritime operators seeking to reduce biofouling, fuel burn, emissions, and maintenance costs across vessel fleets.
Company facts
- HQ
- Sydney, Australia
- Founded
- 2017 · 9 yrs
- Stage
- Series A (2025)
- Website
- www.hullbot.com
Trusted by
- Sydney Ferriesforbes.com.au ↗
- NRMA Marineforbes.com.au ↗
Awards & recognition
- Australia’s Good Design Award of the Year2025dynamicbusiness.com ↗
Milestones
Company founded in Sydney, Australia.
Press coverage
- Hullbot - F6S
F6S
- Hullbot - UNSW
UNSW
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