Robotic solution for clean hulls
Modern Art? – a serious problem for vessels!
Despite biocidal chemical coatings, this fouling slime will develop within days.
photo by: Andreas Fischer
„For example, a layer of slime as thin as 0.5 mm covering up to 50% of a hull surface could trigger an increase of GHG emissions in the range of 25 to 30%, depending on ship characteristics, its speed and other prevailing conditions.“
Our Mission
We believe in biocide-free and net zero emission shipping
Reducing GHG emissions
Less drag, less fuel consumption results in minimal GHG emission, that simple!
Conservation of marine life
Making the use of biocidal coating chemicals obsolete, thus saving marine life
Alternative fuels
Enabling the transition into a new era of transportation with green fuels, only economical with clean hulls
Decent work
Larabicus cleans autonomously, making manual and dangerous cleaning by hand obsolete
Ecosystem balance
Fighting a main contributor to invasive aquatic species introduction. Slime: fouling slime to be precise!
Developing new technologies
We pave the way for future inventions and optimization in the shipping industry
Our mission is honored by the Young Innovators Award
During the international 15th Symposium HIPER in Bernried, Larabicus hull cleaning technology received the HANSA Young Innovators Award 2023. The award is given once a year to particularly forward-thinking innovators in the field of performance technologies for maritime vehicles. The HANSA International Maritime Journal is an international, technically oriented journal on topics of shipbuilding and marine technology.
Cleaning as a Service
You focus on logistics; we keep your hull compliant
No additional downtime
Larabicus serves 24/7, in transit, autonomously
Stay competitive!
Reduce your fuel consumption up to 15%, maximize fuel efficiency
Predictive maintenace
Keep your fleet up and running with reduced maintenance time
Always compliant with international regulations
Continous reporting, by Larabicus, guarantees your fleet full access to all destinations
Integrity of hull coating
Guaranteed by Larabicus thanks to patented technology
2035 - Carbon intensity indicator
Get in touch! We show you how to superceed global standards
Inspired by Nature
Larabicus is an innovative robotic cleaner fish designed for autonomous, in-transit ship hull maintenance. Its state-of-the-art SuSa-Drive propulsion system harnesses energy from surrounding water, enabling prolonged operation. Highly maneuverable, it navigates around intricate ship attachments, offering comprehensive cleaning. Larabicus not only reduces fuel consumption but also minimizes the risk of transporting invasive species, making it an eco-friendly solution for the maritime industry.
Meet the Team
Dr. Florian Gerland
CEO
Postdoc in fluid dynamics and mechanical engineering
Thomas Schomberg
CTO
Lead Engineer, writing his doctorate in fluid dynamics
Tatjana Liese
CSO
Master of Science in biological oceanography, focused on Business Development
Funded by
The project Larabicus is funded as part of the exist program by the Federal Ministry for economic affairs and climate action and the European Union via the European Social Fund Plus.
on the basis of a decision by the German Bundestag
Press and Newsarticles
A cleaner fish for ship hulls
Ein Putzerfisch für Schiffsrümpfe
Cleaning for the climate
Putzen fürs Klima
A clean idea for shipping
Eine saubere Idee für die Schifffahrt
Larabicus develops cleaning robots for ship hulls
Larabicus develops cleaning robots for ship hulls
Larabicus entwickelt Putzroboter für Schiffsrümpfe
Robotic fish for clean ships
Roboterfische für saubere Schiffe
Robot cleaner fishes bring success at UNIKAT ideas competition
Lets get in touch!
Got a question or something to share? We truly value your insights and queries. Contact us at info[at]larabicus[dot]com and we will respond promptly.