About EcoMarine Technologies

EcoMarine Technologies develops the OmniBot ROV, a non-contact cleaning system utilizing cavitating jets to efficiently remove biofouling from ship hulls and other surfaces, preventing fuel efficiency losses of up to 48%. The technology also filters and eliminates invasive species, protecting local ecosystems from potential harm caused by maritime transport.

```xml <problem> Biofouling on ship hulls and submerged infrastructure leads to significant fuel efficiency losses and the spread of invasive species, harming both the environment and maritime industries. Traditional cleaning methods can be abrasive, damage surfaces, and may not effectively capture and eliminate removed biofouling. </problem> <solution> EcoMarine Technologies offers the OmniBot ROV, a remotely operated vehicle that utilizes non-contact cavitation jets to efficiently remove biofouling from surfaces without causing damage. The OmniBot's system also filters and eliminates collected biomatter, preventing the spread of invasive species. This technology improves fuel efficiency for ships by maintaining clean hulls and protects aquatic ecosystems by removing and containing harmful organisms. The OmniBot is suitable for various applications, including ship hull cleaning, offshore wind tower maintenance, power dam infrastructure upkeep, and aquaculture pen cleaning. </solution> <features> - Non-magnetic adhesion allows operation on steel, concrete, and composite surfaces. - Touchless cleaning system uses cavitating jets to remove biofouling without damaging underlying surfaces or coatings. - Cleaning rate exceeding 200m2 (2153ft2) per hour for efficient task completion. - Integrated collection and filtration system captures and eliminates removed biomatter, preventing the spread of invasive species. - Suitable for removing macrofouling with a rating up to FR90. - Can be equipped with various tools for cleaning and inspection tasks. </features> <target_audience> The primary customers are ship operators, offshore wind farm operators, power dam operators, and aquaculture farmers seeking efficient and environmentally conscious biofouling removal solutions. </target_audience> ```

What does EcoMarine Technologies do?

Where is EcoMarine Technologies located?

EcoMarine Technologies is based in Dartmouth, Canada.

When was EcoMarine Technologies founded?

EcoMarine Technologies was founded in 2023.

How much funding has EcoMarine Technologies raised?

EcoMarine Technologies has raised 18200.

Location

Dartmouth, Canada

Founded

2023

Funding

18200

Employees

2 employees

Major Investors

Ocean Startup Project

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Executive Summary

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Founded 2023 – Dartmouth, Canada

Funding

Estimated Funding

Major Investors

Ocean Startup Project

Team (<5)

No team information available.

Company Description

Problem

Biofouling on ship hulls and submerged infrastructure leads to significant fuel efficiency losses and the spread of invasive species, harming both the environment and maritime industries. Traditional cleaning methods can be abrasive, damage surfaces, and may not effectively capture and eliminate removed biofouling.

Solution

EcoMarine Technologies offers the OmniBot ROV, a remotely operated vehicle that utilizes non-contact cavitation jets to efficiently remove biofouling from surfaces without causing damage. The OmniBot's system also filters and eliminates collected biomatter, preventing the spread of invasive species. This technology improves fuel efficiency for ships by maintaining clean hulls and protects aquatic ecosystems by removing and containing harmful organisms. The OmniBot is suitable for various applications, including ship hull cleaning, offshore wind tower maintenance, power dam infrastructure upkeep, and aquaculture pen cleaning.

Features

Non-magnetic adhesion allows operation on steel, concrete, and composite surfaces.

Touchless cleaning system uses cavitating jets to remove biofouling without damaging underlying surfaces or coatings.

Cleaning rate exceeding 200m2 (2153ft2) per hour for efficient task completion.

Integrated collection and filtration system captures and eliminates removed biomatter, preventing the spread of invasive species.

Suitable for removing macrofouling with a rating up to FR90.

Can be equipped with various tools for cleaning and inspection tasks.

Target Audience

The primary customers are ship operators, offshore wind farm operators, power dam operators, and aquaculture farmers seeking efficient and environmentally conscious biofouling removal solutions.