Fleet Cleaner, the industry leader in robotic underwater ship hull cleaning, proudly announces its rebranding to Fleet Robotics. This strategic name change marks a new chapter in the company’s journey. It reflects its evolution from a hull cleaning pioneer into a global 24/7 one-stop-shop for high quality underwater maintenance and performance optimization.
In 2017 Fleet Cleaner became the first company to offer its innovative robotic underwater hull cleaning in Dutch ports, expanding to Belgium shortly after. Since then, Fleet Cleaner has grown into a trusted provider of safe, efficient, and certified underwater cleaning operations, including the world’s only ATEX-certified solution for tanker cleaning during cargo operations. This enables cleaning without downtime while maximizing fuel savings.
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Today, as Fleet Robotics, the company’s scope has expanded to include:
• Fleet Cleaner – Autonomous robotic hull cleaning, reducing fuel consumption by 10%
• Fleet Inspector – High-quality underwater inspections with fast reporting
• Fleet Diver – Technology supported niche area cleaning and in-water surveys by certified divers
• Fleet Monitor – Data-driven monitoring for proactive underwater maintenance
“Our new name reflects the full scope of innovative, robotic services we now offer,” said Cornelis de Vet, COO at Fleet Robotics. “With 24/7 availability and full operational coordination, we deliver the quality, speed, and reliability our clients depend on—across all aspects of underwater maintenance.”
This expanded focus is driven by a clear vision: “Sailing Without Fouling.” The company aims to reduce fuel consumption, emissions, and invasive species transfer—supporting the shipping industry to move toward its net-zero goals. Fleet Robotics continues to lead with an emphasis on efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.
“With Fleet Robotics, we represent a robotics and technology company aiming to set a global standard for underwater vessel maintenance,” said Alex Noordstrand, CEO at Fleet Robotics. “We’re proud of our roots, but even more excited about the future as we expand our technology globally to create a service network across major shipping hubs.”
Source: Maasmond Maritime
