Ship Maintenance and Cleaning Technology

With the booming development of the shipping industry, the long-term challenges faced by ships during sea voyages cannot be underestimated. Issues such as corrosion from seawater and biofouling pose direct threats to the appearance and structural integrity of ships. Therefore, ship maintenance has become a critical aspect in ensuring the long-term operation of ships, with regular anti-corrosion treatments and removal of marine organisms being indispensable steps.

Why is Cleaning and Sandblasting Necessary?

1. Extend Lifespan: Timely rust removal helps slow down the corrosion and rusting of metal components, thereby extending the lifespan of ships.

2. Ensure Safe Navigation: Cleaning and sandblasting help maintain a smooth and clean surface of the ship, enhancing the structural stability and improving navigation safety.

3. Enhance Structural Integrity: Rust removal is a crucial step before coating application, ensuring the adhesion of subsequent coatings and enhancing the structural integrity of the ship.

Ship Maintenance Methods

● Manual Rust Removal: Suitable for small areas or particularly complex ship structures, though efficiency is lower, it remains common.

● Small Pneumatic or Electric Rust Removal Equipment: Includes polishers, wire brushes, etc., which improve efficiency but have certain limitations.

● Manual Sandblasting: Sandblasting equipment has a rust removal efficiency of 5 to 7 square meters per hour, with the advantages of high mechanical precision and good rust removal quality. However, the inability to recycle abrasives leads to severe environmental pollution.

● Chemical Rust Removal: Removal of rust from metal surfaces through methods like acid washing, which may result in environmental pollution and impact worker health.

AKA Robotics Innovative Solution

AKA Robotics' climbing robots can work freely on various complex ship surface environments, operating not only on vertical and inverted surfaces but also in narrow spaces inside ships. Through fully automated operations, these robots significantly reduce the safety risks of manual work, improve the efficiency of rust removal and cleaning, reduce environmental impact, and lower maintenance costs. Their application signifies a major advancement in ship maintenance technology within the shipping industry, providing reliable support for the safe operation and extended lifespan of ships.