Croatian marine services company Marservis d.o.o. has introduced ECOcube, a floating waste collection station designed to handle vessel sewage and solid waste in marinas and anchorages. The system allows marinas to monitor operations remotely.
The company describes ECOcube as a modular unit that can be positioned at the edge of marinas or near anchorages. Constructed from biocomposite materials, the floating station includes tanks for vessel sewage and desalinated water as well as solid waste containers. Waste is separated into PET, metal, glass, paper and mixed refuse.
Wastewater is stored for later removal or processed through primary biological filtration, depending on the system’s configuration. Treated water can then be used for cleaning vessels or irrigating nearby green areas.
The unit runs on solar energy to support its operations. Marinas can track capacity, system status and service intervals, and vessels can locate the station through onboard navigation systems or a mobile app.
Marservis d.o.o. says ECOcube is designed to tackle an ongoing challenge in the maritime industry, where limited disposal infrastructure has led some vessels to discharge wastewater at sea. The system provides a controlled approach to vessel waste management and is intended to reduce environmental pressure on coastal waters.
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