Hull Cleaning - ROI Estimate
Return-on-investment of a mid-docking hull cleaning - saves fuel via reduced hull roughness and fouling drag.
Fuel saving value
744,000USD
ROI
2,876%
Formula, assumptions, and limits
Payback typically 30–90 days after cleaning. BIMCO / DNV clean-hull protocols recommend 6-month propeller polishing + annual hull survey. Biofouling Management Plan now required in many ports.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily fuel reduction | t/day | noon reports before/after | |
| Fuel price | USD/t | bunker market | |
| Cleaning cost (diver or robot) | USD | contractor quote |