Neptune Robotics is expanding its Singapore operations with a **US$12 million investment** in a new factory to boost autonomous ship hull cleaning services. The facility will support a **fivefold increase** in cleanings while enhancing research and development in robotics and AI. The move targets a larger share of Singapore’s hull cleaning market, both at berth and anchorage.
Singapore-based Neptune Robotics secures **$52 million in Series B funding**, led by Granite Asia and supported by NYK Line, a major Japanese shipping company. The round expands the startup’s focus on robotic solutions for maritime and logistics industries. Neptune Robotics develops autonomous systems to enhance port operations and vessel efficiency.
Japanese shipping company **NYK** is scaling robotic hull cleaning technology by partnering with **Neptune Robotics**, an early entrant in automated marine maintenance. The collaboration aims to deploy advanced robotic systems across NYK’s global fleet, reducing manual labor and improving operational efficiency. Neptune Robotics specializes in autonomous solutions for ship maintenance, marking a key step in NYK’s push toward digitalization in maritime logistics.
Neptune Robotics expands its underwater robotic hull cleaning services to Singapore, marking its first large-scale entry into the market. The move follows growing demand for multi-port vessel cleaning across Asia. The company leverages robotic technology to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact in maritime operations.
