Danish company C-LEANSHIP is at the forefront of innovative biofouling management solutions.
The company is headquarters in Køge, Denmark and has strategic service hubs in Singapore and Busan, South Korea.
A greener future
Since 2011, C-LEANSHIP has been dedicated to providing sustainable underwater services which enhance vessel performance, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting the global maritime industry’s transition to a greener future. (Biofouling is the unintended settlement and growth of aquatic species on submerged surfaces).
Since 2011, C-LEANSHIP has been dedicated to providing sustainable underwater services which enhance vessel performance, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting the global maritime industry’s transition to a greener future.
With a strong focus on environmental responsibility, C-LEANSHIP utilizes robot technologies such as Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).
In contrast to traditional divers, C-LEANSHIP delivers cutting-edge hull and propeller cleaning solutions which help shipowners and operators reduce fuel consumption, lower CO₂ emissions and optimize fleet efficiency.
C-LEANSHIP’s services and solutions not only contribute to operational cost savings but also ensure compliance with evolving international and regional maritime regulations, including those set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and global port authorities.
A proven track record in biofouling management
C-LEANSHIP’s proprietary ShipShiner (ROV) technology has been fully developed in-house and operating successfully for over a decade.
Information on the company’s ShipShiner (ROV) technology can be found here.
With a proven track record in biofouling management, the company is now advancing towards the next level with the development of its third-generation system, further enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and performance.
Reducing climate impact
Biofouling (biological growth on vessel hulls) is a significant problem in terms of reducing the climate impact of a vessel.
Fouling creates higher friction, which means ship consume more fuel and thus release more emissions.
It also provides an opportunity for species to move between the world’s oceans. If invasive species lack natural enemies in their new habitat, they can collapse entire ecosystems.
An environmentally responsible approach
C-LEANSHIP actively prevents the spread of invasive species by using advanced technologies to capture and filter biofouling debris during the cleaning process, ensuring that no harmful organisms, nor any damage to vessel anti-fouling coating, are released back into the water.
This environmentally responsible approach helps protect marine ecosystems while maintaining vessel efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Operational efficiency
C-LEANSHIP’s advanced technologies perform underwater hull and propeller cleaning services directly within terminals in Singapore and Busan.
By working closely with port authorities, this unique capability ensures that vessels can undergo essential biofouling management without deviating from their schedule, eliminating unnecessary delays and minimizing operational downtime.
Servicing ships during cargo operations, C-LEANSHIP will continue serving shipowners and operators and help them maintain peak efficiency without disrupting their voyage plans.
Continued growth in Asia
Japan is a leader in maritime decarbonization and innovation, and C-LEANSHIP shares this commitment to the green transition.
With a technology-driven, eco-friendly approach to biofouling management, C-LEANSHIP’s strategy aligns with Japan’s green shipping initiatives. The company is helping Japanese companies meet their sustainability goals while staying competitive in the global market.
“C-LEANSHIP is committed to strengthening our presence in Asia and due to growing demand from our customers, we are doubling our capacity in Singapore with the addition of a second ShipShiner in April 2025,” says Lasse Urth, Chief Commercial Officer.
C-LEANSHIP is committed to strengthening our presence in Asia and due to growing demand from our customers, we are doubling our capacity in Singapore with the addition of a second ShipShiner in April 2025
Lasse Urth, Chief Commercial Officer at C-Leanship
“Singapore’s strategic location and strong focus on responsible underwater services align perfectly with our vision and dedication to driving change in the underwater service decarbonization journey.”
https://c-leanship.com/story/doubling-capacity-in-singapore-in-early-2025
Advancing sustainable practices in the maritime sector
March 2025 saw Sanjay Vaseduvan, a former A.P. Moller executive with extensive shipping industry experience, appointed C-LEANSHIP’s CEO. Under his leadership, the company is accelerating expansion, driving innovation and strengthening global sustainability efforts.
His strategic focus on new technologies, partnerships and regulatory adaptation reinforces C-LEANSHIP’s commitment to driving change and advancing sustainable practices in the maritime sector.
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