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23' Trace Marine Environmental Platform.­

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Multi-purpose and cost effective workboats

Key advantages

• Versatile
• Simple to operate
• Cost-effective

Versatile litter retrieval and waterway maintenance boats for Marinas, Harbours and Inland Waterways.

Built from high quality marine grade aluminium and specifically designed for maximum stability, ease of operation and low cost of ownership.

­This unique, road-transportable vessel features an interchangeable pod system which allows for a large number of tasks to be undertaken safely.

Special Features

• Wheeled fendering allows the craft to be driven along harbour walls where litter and debris is most likely to collect.
• Cutaway transoms allow the buddy to pull away from quay walls with ease, adding maneuverability when working in confined water spaces.
• ­Inverted bows cancel out the wake between hulls, reducing wash and disturbance when under way - particularly useful in marinas and confined spaces.
• Sealed hulls offer excellent buoyancy, stability and carrying capacity. Handrails and operator's seat are easily removable for even greater versatility.
• Available for ocean freight in standard ISO shipping containers.
• Available in a range of hull sizes, deck configurations and console options to suite your exact requirements.

Outline Specification	6m Skimmer	7m Skimmer
Length (Hull)	5.83m (19')	7m (23')
Breadth	2.30m (7' 7")	2.30m (7' 7")
Depth	0.70m (2' 4")	0.70m (2' 4")
Operating Draft (unladen)	0.20m (8")	0.20m (8")
Displacement (unladen) inc. Basket	700kg (1543 lbs)	1,200kg (2645 lbs)

Interchangeable Pod System

The Skimmer is extremely adaptable for a huge range of applications ranging from fast-response to pollution control needs, to diving and maintenance support. This vessel really earns her keep!

The design incorporates a variety of 'pods' that sit between the twin hulls enabling many tasks to be undertaken. The pod system allows heavy items to be loaded directly onto the quayside and lifted onto the vessel via a crane – with no need to manhandle the equipment to the water.

Litter and trash collection

The Skimmer's principle feature is the collection of litter, debris and floating weed from the water surface into a removable basket, which can be lifted and tipped directly into a skip or shore side receptacle for disposal.

Load carrying

 Why you need a Trash/Oil Skimmer...

 

Problems With Marine Debris

More than just an eyesore – it poses a risk to vessels, threatens human safety, harms wildlife and can result in economic losses. It is a significant problem and increased public awareness of environmental issues is forcing Governments and Public Authorities to take action.

Worldwide levels of unsightly debris and trash are increasing due to increased commercial and recreational maritime usage, and the proliferation of non-biodegradable plastics and other products.

Marine Debris can consist of household garbage, food containers, wood and logs, trees, sewage, oil, aquatic vegetation and dead fish, but a significant portion of the pollution will be from commercial and industrial operations. Whilst fishing gear, ship's cargo, oil and other marine waste are possible ocean sources, most marine debris comes from land-based sources, either through storm outlets, fly-tipping or discarded litter. Much of this trash is made of non-biodegradable plastics such as sheeting, food and household containers and poses a significant environmental threat.

Not only unsightly, this debris is a potential hazard to boaters and waterway users - water intakes can be clogged up, propellers snagged and hulls damaged.

Increasing numbers of former docks, harbours and redundant industrial sites are being regenerated into prestigious waterfront housing and leisure developments. Floating rubbish, debris, flotsam and jetsam is unappealing, a potential health hazard and can influence the public's decision to live in, or visit, an area; it can have a major economic impact on the future of waterside developments. CLEAN WATER & WELL-MANAGED WATERSPACE is an essential requirement for large-scale regeneration of these areas.

 We provide an efficient solution for the recovery of marine debris through our Trash/Oil Skimmers.

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