Dubai Municipality Unveils Smart Marine Scraper To Combat Water Pollution

Dubai Municipality is taking significant strides towards environmental sustainability with the launch of its innovative smart marine scraper and a dedicated team for cleaning the emirate's water canals and creeks. The state-of-the-art scraper, developed in collaboration with Al Khattal Boat Factory, boasts remote operation with unlimited range and real-time satellite monitoring. It leverages 5G technology for precise maneuvers and efficient waste collection, featuring an intelligent marine survey system to identify and remove floating waste. An interactive external environment system further enhances safety by automatically preventing collisions.

This scraper boasts an impressive 1,000-kilogram waste collection capacity, significantly boosting productivity in combating water pollution. Alongside this innovation, Dubai Municipality has assembled a dedicated team of 12 marine captains, 25 workers, and sailors, along with 12 marine vehicles. This team is committed to daily cleaning tasks according to a set work plan and will also conduct around-the-clock field follow-ups to ensure consistent water canal and creek cleanliness throughout Dubai's 35-kilometer (19 nautical mile) network.

#DubaiMunicipality introduced a smart
marine scraper, remotely operated, to gather floating debris in the creeks and water channels across Dubai. This innovative solution reflects our ongoing commitment to tech innovation for sustainable solutions.#DubaiMoreSustainable pic.twitter.com/G0nbDfWGvQ

— بلدية دبي | Dubai Municipality (@DMunicipality) May 13, 2024

The launch of the smart scraper and the dedicated cleaning team reflect Dubai Municipality's commitment to technological advancements and sustainable solutions for efficient municipal operations. These efforts align with the municipality's goals of integrated waste management, environmental protection, and pollution reduction, ultimately enhancing Dubai's overall appeal, sustainability, and quality of life.