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USV Sea Cleaner: a maritime drone to clean up and protect the oceans

USV Sea Cleaner: the innovative maritime drone for pollution control and offshore services

Technology at the service of the oceans

Designed by EFINOR SEA CLEANER, theUSV (Unmanned Surface Vehicle) Sea Cleaner is a modular, autonomous maritime drone designed to meet the major environmental challenges of our time.
Made from robust, lightweight aluminum, it can be used in harbors, coastal areas and offshore, with optimum efficiency in the face of marine pollution.

Its mission: to actively contribute to a cleaner, safer maritime future.

A multi-purpose drone for pollution control and maritime safety

The USV Sea Cleaner is a truly multi-mission tool. Thanks to its modularity, it can be equipped with various interchangeable modules adapted to the needs of public and private players:

  • Solid waste collection (up to 500 kg) via on-board conveyor belt
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  • Hydrocarbon recovery with storage up to 800 liters
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  • Deployment of anti-pollution booms
  • Fire-fighting module for extinguishing fires at sea
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  • Port sampling, surveillance and cleaning (thermal cameras, radar, AIS, environmental sensors)
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Versatile and twin-engined, it navigates in both directions, and can be remotely operated on sight, by remote control or autonomously. Its detection and navigation capabilities enable it to comply with international regulations (Colreg).

Key technical features

  • Dimensions: 5.5 m x 2.4 m - weight approx. 2,000 kg
  • Propulsion: 2 x 10 kW electric pods (40 kWh battery)
  • Autonomy: 6 hours (extendable on request)
  • Max. speed 5.5 knots - 0 to 2 knots in depollution mode
  • Storage capacity: 500 kg solid waste / 800 L liquids
  • Launching: via trailer, harbor crane or offshore platform

A sustainable tool to tackle the environmental emergency

Every year, over 8 million tonnes of plastic end up in the oceans. Hydrocarbons also continue to threaten biodiversity and the environment.

The USV Sea Cleaner provides an agile, fast and effective response to these challenges: compact, mobile and easy to deploy, it enables a concrete reduction in the environmental impact of maritime activities.

A variety of markets

The USV Sea Cleaner meets the needs of :

  • public players: French Navy, local authorities, port authorities
  • private players: offshore industrialists, energy operators, marine service companies
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EFINOR SEA CLEANER: innovation and environmental responsibility

A subsidiary of the EFINOR group, a recognized specialist in the nuclear, defense and shipbuilding industries, EFINOR SEA CLEANER focuses its expertise on the protection of marine environments and the ecological transition.
Our ambition is clear: to offer marine professionals operational, innovative and sustainable tools capable of meeting the environmental challenges of today and tomorrow.

Contact our team for a demonstration of the USV Sea Cleaner. Before you do, take a look at the USV Sea Cleaner video presentation.

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