GAC EnvironHull's underwater hull cleaning system HullWiper hasearned the company the Innovative Technology award at the International Bulk Journal Awards in Rotterdam.
The awards salute achievements in the maritime bulk industry. The Innovative Technology Award - sponsored by Caravel is presented to an organisation, which can demonstrate how recently introduced equipment is reaping benefits for business.
GAC EnvironHull's clean, green, cost-saving machine does just that bydelivering the benefits of foul-free hull in a fraction of the time required for traditional methods using divers with brushes.
The remotely operated vehicle requires adjustable pressure sea water jets to remove fouling and collects debris for environmentally-sound disposal instead of discharging it into the sea.
"And because no divers are involved, cleaning can be done alongside during loading or discharging operations. HullWiper was launched in Dubai in November 2013 and is now available in the UAE ports of Fujairah and Sharjah, Gothenburg in Sweden and Sohar, Oman," said the GAC statement.
Said GAC EnvironHull managing director Simon Doran: "There could be nobetter way to celebrate the first anniversary of HullWiper thanthis award. It confirms that our efforts to enhance and modernise shippingservices to meet a very real need, and spurs us on to continue pioneeringinnovations that help our clients maximise efficiency and returns."
The award was presented to Mark Van Den Akker, managing director of GAC Rotterdam, at a gala ceremony held at Rotterdam's Beurs-World Trade Centre.
WORLD SHIPPING
28 November 2014 - 21:47
GAC HullWiper recognised for ground-breaking features at Rotterdam gala
GAC EnvironHull's underwater hull cleaning system HullWiper hasearned the company the Innovative Technology award at the International Bulk Journal Awards in Rotterdam.
WORLD SHIPPING
28 November 2014 - 21:47
GAC HullWiper recognised for ground-breaking features at Rotterdam gala
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