ScrubMarine
ScrubMarine has developed autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) for periodic cleaning of ship hulls from biofouling without requiring drydocking, reducing hydrodynamic drag and thus fuel consumption and emissions.
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🎙️ Deep Dive
Daily News - 23 December 2025
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ScrubMarine is a British startup founded in 2023 developing autonomous underwater robots (AUV) for ship hull biofouling cleaning in open water without drydocking. Biofouling causes 15-20% increased fuel consumption; periodic in-water cleaning reduces hydrodynamic drag, energy consumption and fleet emissions. In December 2025 it raised EUR 849k in pre-seed.
Market & Clients
Key Customers
Shipowners, naval fleet operators and maritime charter companies seeking solutions to reduce fuel consumption and emissions without operational interruptions.
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Funding & Investors
Funding Rounds
- 2025 - Pre-Seed: EUR849k
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