Posted on August 8, 2025
Greensea IQ and Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) have entered into a strategic collaboration to integrate Greensea IQ’s EverClean robotic hull grooming system with OPT’s WAM-V® Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) platform. The joint effort aims to develop a fully autonomous launch and recovery system to enable more efficient and environmentally responsible hull maintenance operations.
The collaboration will pair the proven performance of Greensea IQ’s EverClean robot—an in-water system that proactively removes biofouling from vessel hulls—with OPT’s modular and autonomous WAM-V® surface vehicles. Together, the companies will develop and test a system that can operate independently of traditional support vessels, unlocking new opportunities for persistent hull maintenance in commercial and defense markets.
“This collaboration with OPT accelerates our vision for a fully autonomous hull maintenance solution,” said John Dunn, Chief Operating Officer at Greensea IQ. “By combining EverClean with WAM-V®, we’re building the foundation for scalable, unmanned operations that reduce fuel costs, improve vessel performance, and eliminate the need for toxic coatings.”
The joint effort will focus initially on system design, integration, and prototype testing, with the goal of commercial deployment across key maritime sectors, including maritime, energy, defense, and scientific research.
“Greensea IQ’s EverClean technology is a natural complement to our WAM-V USVs,” said Jeremiah Mendez, Vice President of Operations at Ocean Power Technologies. “Together, we are advancing a solution that enhances vessel efficiency and promotes cleaner oceans through robotic innovation.”
This collaboration underscores the growing demand for sustainable, autonomous technologies that address critical challenges in maritime operations
