Underwater Hull Cleaning made easy with CleanQuote
Whether you are a commercial operator or a technical manager, maintaining your vessel’s hull and propeller should be a top priority to ensure high performance and avoid claims. Underwater hull cleaning is one of the simplest and most important ways to improve fuel efficiency and protect CII performance.
The hard part is arranging it.
- Prices are inconsistent and difficult to compare
- Vetting new suppliers is challenging and time-consuming
- Options vary between ports – some allow cleaning at anchorage, some at berth, some only at certain terminals
- Rules are ever-evolving, with more ports than ever now forbidding hull cleaning due to environmental concerns
Shipping professionals often end up limiting hull cleanings and inspections to the few hubs where they have reliable, long-term contacts. When they are forced to venture outside their known territory, it means long email chains, high costs, and concerns about the quality of their suppliers.
CleanQuote was built to make this easier.
Let’s dive into how it works.
A single place to plan your operation
Every port has their own regulations and conditions that control if, where, and how underwater operations are permitted. This is constantly evolving as countries expand their biofouling regulations, climate change creates rougher seas, and safety concerns make ports less open to allowing diving operations during cargo operations.
Keeping up with all the changes can be time-consuming, especially for small-to-midsize operations that do not have weekly contact with local partners.
CleanQuote collects, curates, and maintains a database covering:
- Where hull cleaning, propeller polishes, and inspections are allowed
- What conditions to be aware of in the port
- Cleaning technologies available
- Supplier availability
- Typical price levels
All available at your fingertips while you browse our global port database and plan your next hull cleaning operation.
For real results of fleet-wide use of the CleanQuote platform, see our Western Bulk case study.
Vetted suppliers across 800+ ports
Hull cleaning is not just hull cleaning. Quality, reliability and safety matter.
CleanQuote works with more than 140 vetted diving and ROV companies worldwide. Whether a vessel is calling major hubs like Gibraltar, Singapore or Panama, or more challenging regions such as Japan, West Africa or Central America, you get access to reliable local options through one platform.
Instead of researching and contacting suppliers one by one, you see a curated list of trusted providers and can compare scope and pricing in a consistent format.
Each vendor is vetted through certification checks, reference calls, report reviews and direct conversations. This ensures a consistent process and baseline quality no matter where the cleaning takes place.
One request, multiple quotes
Instead of contacting three or four suppliers individually about your next hull cleaning, you submit one request through CleanQuote. Suppliers respond in a structured format, making it easier to compare:
- Price
- Cleaning time
- Cleaning method
- Company record & reviews
- Additional notes or limitations
Behind this is a combination of suppliers quoting in the CleanQuote structure, and CleanQuote’s in-house team of experts monitoring each request and advising you on the specific conditions for your cleaning. If time is of the essence, we explore options with local teams to attend with two teams instead of one so you can proceed with a clean hull without interruption to your voyage.
Submit a hull cleaning request for free
Clear price benchmarks
Over the years, CleanQuote has collected thousands of hull cleaning quotes from more than 75 shipping companies. That has allowed us to build a detailed, continuously updated pricing database covering ports all over the world.
These benchmarks give operators and technical managers a clearer basis for planning underwater work.
They save time because you no longer need to contact local suppliers just to understand the likely cost of a job or whether it makes sense for the voyage’s P&L.
And they reduce costs by making it easier to choose the right port for the cleaning, based on what prices typically look like in each location.
Experience the Convenience of CleanQuote Today
Exploring CleanQuote today means experiencing the convenience of a world-class hull cleaning service at your fingertips.
Join the ranks of vessel operators who have already benefited from our platform. Trust CleanQuote to simplify and elevate your vessel cleaning to a new level.
In conclusion, CleanQuote is your ultimate partner in ensuring your vessel’s hull stays in pristine condition. We are dedicated to making hull cleaning easier, connecting you with reliable suppliers, and helping you reach a global audience. Trust us to handle your vessel maintenance needs and start for free today.
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For more about how the platform works, see our Features & Pricing.
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