OgsyedIE 9 hours ago

There are robots the size of small cars that are good at this work already. There have probably been companies for leasing them negotiating contracts for flying out and doing the job weeks ago.

carlosjobim 18 hours ago

The article doesn't mention the reason why ships need this scrubbing of barnacles and other marine growth: It radically improves fuel economy.

It's a 1-2 day job per ship depending on size of the diving crew.

ninjalanternshk 18 hours ago

22 year old single me would have enjoyed this little adventure.

  • carlosjobim 16 hours ago

    It's one of the most physically though jobs there is, a great challenge for a young man wanting it.

warumdarum 17 hours ago

Automated barnacle carwash coin! Anyone?

nobodyandproud 18 hours ago

Over 50s me would love to do this. Though perhaps not on the schedule this work demands.