About Shipshave

• Shipshave AS was established in Stavanger, Norway in 2019.
• They have developed and sell the In-transit Cleaning of Hulls (ITCH) system for cleaning ship hulls during navigation.
• The company received the Most Innovative Proven Technology Award at the Singapore Norway Innovation Conference 2023 (SNIC).
• They have a track record of more than 75 vessels from 23 companies, including Stolt Nielsen and Kraveness, with successful implementations (including trials).

ITCH’s Features

• Cleaning of the hull while sailing.
• The device is controlled by a program.
• The winch is electric or air driven for explosion-proof environments.
• The operation can be handled by 2 crew members.
• The condition of the hull can be monitored using cameras.

Cleaning range

right side of the hull

ITCH’s Merits

• Approximately 2~10%
  *fuel efficiency improvement confirmed in joint experiments with DNV Improvement in CII rating.
• Reduction in the frequency and cost of cleaning during anchorage.

ITCH’s Equipment Configuration

Main Unit

Specifications

• Length: 1,500mm
• Weight: 5kg
• USB port for charging
• Equipped with Camera

Winch

Brush

Light Brush

Medium Brush

Roller Brush

ITCH’s Operation

STEP 1. Reel the ITCH into the Sea

• Using the winch from the fore side for the chock.

STEP 2. Hull Cleaning

• The ITCH will attach to the hull using the towbar and the ship’s propulsion and hydrodynamic forces (fluid force), moving from the bow to the stern by receiving slack from the winch and the AI operated rudder will control the up and down movement.
• The ITCH will keep a safe distance from the anchor, bow thruster, bilge keel, and when it reaches the safe distance from the propeller, the ITCH will be retracted (stern to bow), repeating the cleaning process.

Achievements and Customers

• Successfully installed on 75 vessels for 23 companies such as Stolt Nielsen, Kraveness, and so on (includes trials).

Our Support

Our aim is to facilitate seamless transactions by providing communication support in various phases, including technical explanations, contracts, design, delivery, commissioning, and after-sales services.