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Ocean Power Technologies partners with Greensea IQ on autonomous hull maintenance system
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.
- Collaboration integrates Greensea IQ's EverClean hull-grooming robot with OPT's WAM-V USV platform.
- Joint effort to develop fully autonomous launch and recovery system for persistent hull maintenance.
- Initial focus on system design, integration, and prototype testing; commercial deployment targeted in maritime, energy, defense, and research.
- Companies cite reduced fuel costs, improved vessel performance, and elimination of toxic coatings as goals.
- Press release issued August 5, 2025; no financial terms or binding commitments disclosed.