Nautica Technologies provides autonomous underwater robots that clean ship hulls in‑service, mechanically removing biofouling without toxic paints. The system continuously reduces drag, fuel consumption and emissions while collecting waste for responsible disposal, and offers real‑time performance monitoring via a cloud dashboard.
Funding
$4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Biofouling on ship hulls creates drag, increases fuel consumption, and serves as a vector for invasive marine species, while traditional mitigation relies on toxic antifouling paints or costly dry‑dock cleaning.
Solution
Nautica Technologies offers autonomous hull‑cleaning robots that operate while vessels remain in service, removing biofouling without the need for harmful chemicals. The robots navigate the hull surface, mechanically scraping and collecting fouling organisms, then store the waste for later disposal. By maintaining a clean hull continuously, the system reduces drag, lowers fuel usage and emissions, and prevents the transport of invasive species. The solution integrates with existing fleet operations, requiring minimal downtime and no specialized crew training.
Target Audience
Primary customers are commercial shipping companies, naval fleets, and offshore operators seeking to improve fuel efficiency and meet environmental regulations.
Features
- Fully autonomous underwater robots capable of operating on moving vessels without human intervention
- Mechanical cleaning mechanism that eliminates biofouling without toxic antifouling coatings
- On‑board waste collection and storage for environmentally responsible disposal
- Real‑time monitoring and reporting of cleaning performance via a cloud‑based dashboard
- Compatibility with a wide range of commercial and naval ship classes