HullWiper is offering a free clean to the first 10 owners or operators calling Townsville after 15 July 2018. The reason for the freebie is that the Port of Townsville has granted permission for K-ROV to operate HullWiper’s underwater hull cleaning technology within its waters.
The ROV will provide cost-efficient and eco-friendly hull cleaning services for all kinds of vessels calling at Townsville, the largest multi-cargo port north of Brisbane and a transport hub for bulk exports and a popular stop for cruise vessels.
Australia, like New Zealand is at the forefront of protecting the marine environment. HullWiper complies with the strict biofouling management standards the country has implemented to counter the spread of invasive marine species.
Unlike traditional methods, HullWiper does not discharge removed residues and harmful materials into the sea. Instead, it collects them with a unique onboard filter, which also reduces the risk of cross-pollination of waters with alien species.
“Townsville is located at the centre of the Great Barrier Reef, an area of considerable ecological sensitivity and the first line of defence against unwelcome foreign species,” said HullWiper managing director Simon Doran. “Our ROV captures marine fouling on a ship’s hull for ecologically-approved disposal onshore, in line with local and regional environmental regulations,” he said.
For more information about the free hull cleaning offer, contact K-ROV at enquiries@KROV.com.au.
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