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Dubai municipality unveils smart marine

scraper for water pollution control

Credit: Government of Dubai Media Offic
13/05/2024

Dubai Municipality has unveiled its latest environmental innovation, the smart

marine scraper, as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, reports
the Government of Dubai Media Office.
Developed locally by Emirati talents in collaboration with Al Khattal Boat

Factory, this cutting-edge scraper is designed to collect floating waste from
Dubai's creeks and water canals.

Operated remotely, the scraper boasts an impressive range and real-time
monitoring capabilities thanks to satellite technology. Utilizing 5G networks,
it executes precise maneuvers to efficiently gather waste. Its advanced

systems include an intelligent survey system to identify waste sites and an
external environment system to enhance safety by preventing collisions.

With the capacity to collect and transfer 1,000 kilograms of floating waste,
the smart scraper significantly boosts productivity. This initiative underscores

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