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Marine Pollution and Anti-Pollution Robots

We are pleased to announce the signing of a strategic partnership with Equiport, a recognized player in the Spanish maritime sector. This agreement marks a key milestone: Equiport becomes not only the official distributor but also the DPOL Technical Center for all of Spain. An experienced and certified partner With over 25 years of experience in supplying and maintaining port equipment, Equiport...

A national TV report showcases the effectiveness of DPOL® in Villeneuve-Loubet In a recent broadcast by French national television, the port of Marina Baie des Anges in Villeneuve-Loubet was spotlighted for its exemplary environmental commitment. At the heart of this initiative: the installation of three DPOL® units, designed to effectively combat floating pollution in port areas. 🌊 An Innovative...

The DPOL® marine drone continues its global journey and its latest chapter is unfolding in the Southern Hemisphere. Coral Sea Marina is trialling a DPOL® From Australia to the Pacific, ports and marinas are embracing this innovative solution to tackle floating marine debris. One standout example is the Coral Sea Marina in Queensland, Australia, which recently began trialing a DPOL unit as part...

Marine pollution—whether plastic or chemical—is more than just an ecological concern. It directly impacts local economies, especially those reliant on beach tourism and artisanal fishing. Polluted shores, unsafe swimming waters, and biodiversity loss all contribute to the declining appeal of coastal destinations and jeopardize the livelihoods of local fishers. 🧳 Spotlight on Bali: A Polluted Paradise Bali,...

When the wind howls over the mediterranean, ports become receptacles for everything the sea carries. That’s exactly what happened at the Port of Barcelona during a storm with southeast winds: a mass of floating debris and vegetation surged into the afloat technical zone of MB92 Barcelona, Europe’s leading superyacht refit yard. 🚧 A Zone Paralyzed by Waste The debris accumulated between the docks...

What Is an Ocean Gyre? In the oceans, marine currents form gyres—vast whirlpools located at mid-latitudes. These circular movements are driven by trade winds, variations in water density, and the Coriolis effect (Ellen MacArthur Foundation, 2016). Plastic Waste Trapped in the Gyres Plastics released by human activity are carried by ocean currents and eventually accumulate in five major gyres:...