Posted on April 2, 2025
Richmond, Vermont and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – [April 2, 2025] — Greensea IQ, a pioneer in proactive in-water hull cleaning technology, is proud to announce that its EverClean service has been officially approved as a certified hull grooming provider for vessels coated with GIT Coatings’ advanced foul release systems. The approval, granted by Lloyd’s Register, confirms that EverClean meets the requirements to groom hulls protected by GIT Coatings’ sustainable and biocide-free coatings, such as XGIT-FUEL™. Grooming is defined as a proactive measure of periodical removal of microfouling (slime) to prevent the development of macrofouling on ships’ hulls.
This certification strengthens the shared commitment between Greensea IQ and GIT Coatings to deliver high-performance, environmentally responsible hull maintenance solutions to commercial vessel operators worldwide. The Enhanced Type Approval ensures that XGIT-Fuel maintains its performance before and after grooming with EverClean, with no roughness increase and no thickness loss.
Maggie Kennedy, who oversees the after sales operations at GIT Coatings, stated the following: “We are pleased to see EverClean approved as a compatible grooming system for our coatings. Their solution offers customers an alternative option for grooming that does not require a robot onboard operated by the crew. As a result, it offers an efficient process for crew members onboard who may not have time to manually operate a grooming robot. Our relationship with Greensea IQ will also help meet our customers’ needs of those vessels frequently calling key US ports. We look forward to continuing our work with forward-thinking partners globally, leading the shipping industry towards a more sustainable future”.
“This approval is a major step forward in our mission to transform hull maintenance,” said Rob Howard, Chief Growth Officer at Greensea IQ. “We believe that effective fouling control starts with a complete professionally managed hull performance plan. Our collaboration with GIT Coatings delivers on this by providing shipowners a smart and sustainable path to reduce drag, improve fuel efficiency, and minimize emissions—all while extending the lifespan of their coating investment.”
The approval was announced by both companies at CMA Shipping on April 2, 2025 held in Stamford, Connecticut.
