Offshore floating garbage salvage ship

By designing a small nearshore marine debris collection vessel, using a streamlined fiberglass hull and intelligent equipment, the problems of high cost, low efficiency, and poor environmental performance of existing equipment have been solved, achieving efficient, low-cost, and environmentally friendly nearshore marine debris collection.

CN121734599APending Publication Date: 2026-03-27XIAMEN JUNHONG ENVIRONMENTAL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2025-12-12
Publication Date
2026-03-27

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Technical Problem

Existing nearshore marine debris collection equipment is costly, inefficient, and environmentally unfriendly, and lacks intelligence and automation. Traditional large ships have a significant impact on the nearshore ecological environment and are difficult to access nearshore shallow waters.

Method used

A small nearshore marine debris retrieval vessel was designed, featuring a streamlined fiberglass hull and equipped with adjustable outboard motors, a hand-cranked debris collection system, an intelligent control system, a solar power system, a comprehensive navigation system, and various alarm devices to ensure flexibility and safety.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient, low-cost, and environmentally friendly collection of marine debris in nearshore waters. The equipment is rationally arranged, easy to maintain, suitable for nearshore operations, and reduces the impact on the ecological environment.

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Abstract

The invention provides an offshore marine floating garbage salvage ship, relates to the technical field of marine floating garbage collection, and solves the problems that existing offshore marine floating garbage salvage is low in efficiency, high in cost, poor in environmental protection property, few in informatization equipment and the like. The ship comprises a ship body, a power system, an electric power system, a control system, a navigation system, an alarm system, a drainage system and a garbage collection system, and the power system comprises an angle-adjustable outboard outboard engine installed at the stern of the ship body, a diesel oil cabinet installed at the bottom in a cabin of the ship body and a driving operation system arranged in a cockpit of the ship body; the electric power system comprises a storage battery arranged in a tail peak tank of the ship body, a solar photovoltaic panel installed on the outer top of a cockpit of the ship body and a photovoltaic controller. The device has the beneficial effects that the device is suitable for operation in areas such as near-shore water areas, estuaries and ports, can efficiently collect sea floating garbage, and is flexible to operate, low in cost, good in environmental protection performance, complete in equipment and safer.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of marine debris collection technology, specifically to a nearshore marine debris retrieval vessel. Background Technology

[0002] With increasing awareness of marine environmental protection, the management of marine debris has become an important issue. Currently, the main problems in nearshore marine debris collection are as follows: 1. Traditional salvage methods rely heavily on large vessels, which are costly, have poor maneuverability, and are difficult to access near-shore shallow waters; 2. Large ships have a significant impact on the nearshore ecological environment and are prone to causing secondary pollution; 3. Existing small salvage vessels rely on manual labor, resulting in low efficiency, weak power systems, and poor environmental performance; 4. Lack of intelligent and highly automated nearshore waste collection equipment; Existing salvage vessels are mainly medium to large in size, but they have relatively deep drafts, complex structures, and high costs, making them unsuitable for small-scale nearshore operations. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems of low efficiency, high cost, poor environmental performance, and lack of information technology equipment in the existing nearshore marine debris collection.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A nearshore marine debris collection vessel, characterized in that it includes a hull, a power system, an electrical system, a control system, a navigation system, an alarm system, a drainage system, and a debris collection system; The control system and navigation system are located in the cockpit of the ship, and the control system is electrically connected to the navigation system. The power system includes an adjustable outboard motor installed at the stern of the hull, a diesel tank installed at the bottom of the hull's cabin, and a driving operating system located in the bridge of the hull. The control system is electrically connected to the outboard motor and the driving operating system. The power system includes a battery installed in the stern tip compartment of the hull, a solar photovoltaic panel and a photovoltaic controller installed on the top of the cockpit of the hull; The alarm system includes a water level sensor installed in the cabin of the ship's hull, and the water level sensor is electrically connected to the control system. The drainage system includes several bilge pumps installed at the bottom of the hull and a mobile manual bilge pump, and the control system is electrically connected to the bilge pumps. The waste collection system is located at the bow of the ship.

[0005] A further improvement is that the hull is a streamlined fiberglass hull, with a length of 9 meters, a width of 2.5 meters, and a draft of 0.4 meters.

[0006] A further improvement is that an inductive level gauge is installed inside the diesel tank, and the inductive level gauge is electrically connected to the control system.

[0007] Further improvements include: the driving operating system includes a mechanical throttle, a reversing control cable, an intelligent control lever, and a hydraulic steering system.

[0008] A further improvement is that the garbage collection system is a hand-cranked retrieval device.

[0009] A further improvement is that the alarm module also includes a buzzer and a flashing light installed in the cockpit of the ship, and the control system is electrically connected to the buzzer and the flashing light.

[0010] Further improvements include: the deck of the hull is equipped with mooring lines for berthing, anchor lines for anchoring, and single cross bollards for easy mooring and a high-holding-force bow anchor.

[0011] A further improvement is that the control system and the solar photovoltaic panels are electrically connected to a photovoltaic controller, the photovoltaic controller is electrically connected to a storage battery, and the storage battery supplies power to the entire hull.

[0012] Further improvements include: the navigation system includes an electronic chart module, a radar module, a BeiDou navigation module, and an AIS module.

[0013] A further improvement is that a discharge pipe is installed inside the cockpit of the hull, the discharge pipe extends out of the cockpit of the hull and is equipped with a covered discharge port.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the above technical solution has the following advantages: With its small size, the vessel is suitable for collecting marine debris in nearshore waters, estuaries, and ports. It can efficiently collect marine debris, is flexible in operation, low in cost, and environmentally friendly. Equipped with complete facilities, it is suitable for offshore operations and is safer. The equipment is reasonably arranged with ample maintenance space, making it easy for daily maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a front structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a top view of the internal structure of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic block diagram of the system structure of the present invention.

[0017] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Hull; 2. Outboard motor; 3. Control system; 4. Diesel tank; 41. Discharge pipe; 5. Bulch pump; 6. Battery; 61. Solar photovoltaic panel; 7. Garbage collection system; 8. Manual bilge pump. Detailed Implementation

[0018] See Figures 1-4 As shown, the technical solution adopted in this specific embodiment is: a nearshore marine debris retrieval vessel, characterized in that: it includes a hull 1, a power system, an electrical system, a control system, a navigation system, an alarm system, a drainage system, and a debris collection system 7; The control system and navigation system are located in the cockpit of hull 1, and the control system is electrically connected to the navigation system; The power system includes an angle-adjustable outboard motor 2 installed at the stern of the hull 1, a diesel tank 4 installed at the bottom of the cabin of the hull 1, and a driving operating system 3 located in the cockpit of the hull 1. The control system is electrically connected to the outboard motor 2 and the driving operating system 3. The power system includes a battery 6 installed in the stern tip compartment of the hull 1, a solar photovoltaic panel 61 installed on the top of the cockpit of the hull 1, and a photovoltaic controller. The alarm system includes a water level sensor installed in the cabin of the hull 1, and the water level sensor is electrically connected to the control system. The drainage system includes several bilge pumps 5 installed at the bottom of the cabin of the hull 1 and a mobile manual bilge pump 8. The control system is electrically connected to the bilge pumps 5. The waste collection system 7 is located at the bow of the hull 1.

[0019] The hull 1 is a streamlined fiberglass hull, 9 meters long, 2.5 meters wide, and with a draft of 0.4 meters. Its 9-meter length and streamlined design, along with its 2.5-meter width and 0.4-meter draft, make it suitable for operations in shallow near-shore waters. The fiberglass hull is lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and requires low maintenance.

[0020] Five bilge pumps (RM2000A) are installed, which, together with a manual bilge pump 8, are used for drainage and emergency handling.

[0021] The diesel tank 4 is equipped with an inductive level gauge, which is electrically connected to the control system. The outboard motor uses a HC60CLFE engine as its main power source, with a power output of 45kW and a rated speed of 3850r / min. Compared to traditional built-in engines, this inline four-stroke, water-cooled, turbocharged, direct-injection diesel engine is easier to install, has lower maintenance costs, and a more reasonable weight distribution. The diesel tank has a capacity of 645 liters and includes an inductive level gauge for real-time fuel level monitoring. The outboard motor is mounted at the stern and is angle-adjustable, improving maneuverability and operational flexibility.

[0022] The driving operating system includes a mechanical throttle, a steering cable, a smart control lever, and a hydraulic steering system. The mechanical throttle, steering cable, smart control lever, and hydraulic steering system are CCS certified to ensure safety and reliability.

[0023] The waste collection system 7 is a hand-cranked retrieval device. This hand-cranked retrieval device is based on an existing invention, published under publication number CN222477398U. The bow is designed with this hand-cranked retrieval device, which, in conjunction with the streamlined hull design, allows waste to be collected by the ship's relative movement in the water. Manual assistance is required to push the waste into the collection hopper; this system efficiently collects marine debris. A waste storage area is located in the forward section of the ship.

[0024] The alarm module also includes a buzzer and a flashing light installed in the cockpit of the ship hull 1, and the control system is electrically connected to the buzzer and the flashing light.

[0025] The deck of the hull 1 is equipped with mooring cables (25m x 16mm fiber cables) for berthing, anchor cables (80m x 16mm fiber cables) for anchoring, and four single cross bollards for mooring and high holding power for the first anchor.

[0026] The control system and solar photovoltaic panel 61 are electrically connected to a photovoltaic controller, which in turn is electrically connected to a storage battery 6, which supplies power to the entire hull. The storage battery 6 is a DC 12V 150Ah battery, the solar photovoltaic panel 61 is a TWM400-16X10DG12-M solar photovoltaic panel, and the photovoltaic controller is a DC 12V 40A photovoltaic controller. The storage battery (DC 12V 150Ah) has four sets as the main power source and is a sealed, maintenance-free lead-acid battery. The solar photovoltaic panel (TWM400-16X10DG12-M) and the photovoltaic controller (DC 12V 40A) form a solar charging system, which can provide continuous power to the storage battery and reduce diesel consumption.

[0027] The navigation system includes an electronic chart module, a radar module, a BeiDou navigation module, and an AIS module. Specifically, the BeiDou navigation module is a BeiDou navigator (GN150-7), the AIS module is an AIS (HM5900), the radar module is a radar (Element7S), and the electronic chart module is an electronic chart (HM5817). The BeiDou navigator (GN150-7) provides high-precision positioning; the AIS (HM5900) is used for ship identification and collision avoidance; the radar (Element7S) and electronic chart (HM5817) provide environmental awareness. The navigation system also includes a VHF radio (FT-2800) to ensure uninterrupted communication.

[0028] The ship hull 1 is equipped with a discharge pipe 41 in the cockpit, which extends out of the cockpit and has a covered discharge port.

[0029] The hull 1 is also equipped with a navigation light system, which includes a starboard light, a port light, and an all-around light.

[0030] The working principle of this invention: The boat is 9 meters long and has a streamlined design. The hull width is 2.5 meters and the draft is 0.4 meters, making it suitable for operation in shallow waters near the shore. The hull is made of fiberglass, which is lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and has low maintenance costs. The bow is designed with a hand-cranked retrieval device, which, together with the streamlined hull design, can efficiently collect marine debris. The power system features adjustable outboard motors at the stern, which are easier to install, have lower maintenance costs, and a more reasonable weight distribution, improving maneuverability and operational flexibility. It is equipped with a complete electronically controlled driving system: mechanical throttle, reversing control cable shaft, intelligent control handle, and hydraulic steering system, ensuring driving safety and reliability. It is also equipped with a diesel tank with an inductive level gauge for real-time monitoring of fuel levels, ensuring long-term operational endurance. The power system is equipped with four sets of batteries to provide a stable power supply and integrates a solar photovoltaic system and photovoltaic controller to achieve green energy replenishment, optimize power management, extend equipment life, and is more environmentally friendly and adaptable to the marine environment; The navigation system integrates Beidou navigation system, AIS, radar and electronic chart configuration to achieve precise operation positioning. Five water level sensors are installed in the bilge to monitor the hull safety status in real time. Five bilge pumps are configured to deal with various water leakage situations. An additional mobile manual bilge pump is provided as an emergency backup system. The navigation light system is equipped with starboard light, port light and all-around light to ensure safe operation at night. The deck is equipped with mooring cables, anchor cables, single cross mooring bollards and high holding capacity bow anchor to meet the berthing needs of complex near-shore waters.

[0031] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions above are merely illustrative of the principles of the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the present invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. Any aspects not detailed in the present invention are well-known to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A nearshore marine debris retrieval vessel, characterized in that: This includes the hull, propulsion system, electrical system, control system, navigation system, alarm system, drainage system, and waste collection system; The control system and navigation system are located in the cockpit of the ship, and the control system is electrically connected to the navigation system. The power system includes an adjustable outboard motor installed at the stern of the hull, a diesel tank installed at the bottom of the hull's cabin, and a driving operating system located in the bridge of the hull. The control system is electrically connected to the outboard motor and the driving operating system. The power system includes a battery installed in the stern tip compartment of the hull, a solar photovoltaic panel and a photovoltaic controller installed on the top of the cockpit of the hull; The alarm system includes a water level sensor installed in the cabin of the ship's hull, and the water level sensor is electrically connected to the control system. The drainage system includes several bilge pumps installed at the bottom of the hull and a mobile manual bilge pump, and the control system is electrically connected to the bilge pumps. The waste collection system is located at the bow of the ship.

2. The nearshore marine debris retrieval vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hull is a streamlined fiberglass hull, 9 meters long, 2.5 meters wide, and has a draft of 0.4 meters.

3. A nearshore marine debris retrieval vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: An inductive level gauge is installed inside the diesel tank, and the inductive level gauge is electrically connected to the control system.

4. A nearshore marine debris retrieval vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving operating system includes a mechanical throttle, a steering control cable, an intelligent control handle, and a hydraulic steering system.

5. A nearshore marine debris retrieval vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The garbage collection system is a hand-cranked retrieval device.

6. A nearshore marine debris retrieval vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The alarm module also includes a buzzer and a flashing light installed in the cockpit of the ship, and the control system is electrically connected to the buzzer and the flashing light.

7. A nearshore marine debris retrieval vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hull deck is equipped with mooring cables for berthing, anchor cables for anchoring, single cross bollards for mooring, and a high-holding-force bow anchor.

8. A nearshore marine debris retrieval vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control system and the solar photovoltaic panel are electrically connected to the photovoltaic controller, which is electrically connected to the battery, which supplies power to the entire hull.

9. A nearshore marine debris retrieval vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The navigation system includes an electronic chart module, a radar module, a BeiDou navigation module, and an AIS module.

10. A nearshore marine debris retrieval vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ship's cockpit is equipped with a discharge pipe that extends out of the cockpit and has a covered discharge port.

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