Greensea IQ recently completed a rapid-response demonstration of its EverClean robotic hull-cleaning system to support U.S. Army maritime readiness at Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam.
The demonstration was organized after Army leadership identified a pressing requirement to reduce hull fouling and improve vessel performance across its logistically complex fleet. When a previously scheduled supplier withdrew from the project, Greensea IQ mobilized technicians and equipment across the country in under four days to fill the capability gap. The event took place at a strategic maritime hub shared by the Navy and Air Force, providing a rigorous test environment for technologies designed to enhance regional operational readiness.
Military personnel from multiple branches participated in the evaluation, including Army vessel crews, Navy maintenance staff, and dive units from both services. The collaborative effort highlighted the interoperability of robotic systems in a multi-service environment. Estimates derived from the demonstration suggest that a single operator using the robotic solution can clean an Army Large Tug or Logistic Support Vessel hull in approximately six hours, a significant efficiency gain over traditional diving operations.
Col. Rachael Hoagland stated, “Greensea IQ demonstrated what private-sector agility truly looks like. Their team immediately mobilized—funding their own travel, shipping robots across the country, and arriving in Pearl Harbor ready to perform. Their responsiveness and technical performance were pivotal to the success of this demonstration.”
Rob Howard, CGO added, “Greensea IQ is proud to support the U.S. Army’s readiness initiatives, and we are proud that our team and our technology delivered when it mattered most.”
By maintaining clean hulls through autonomous technology, the military can realize immediate benefits in fuel consumption, vessel range, and maneuverability. The EverClean system allows for in-water maintenance that minimizes the time vessels must spend out of service for traditional hull scraping or dry-docking. As a specialist in advanced subsea robotics and autonomy, Greensea IQ develops these solutions to serve defense, maritime, and commercial sectors where vessel uptime is critical.
