Autonomous surface cleaning at a fishing port in China

The published reference

The supplied manufacturer brochure describes routine surface cleaning by an S-Cleaner vessel at the Yazhou central fishing port in Sanya, China.

The task

Replace intermittent manual and mechanical collection of floating debris in a working fishing port with continuous, unmanned cleaning.

The system to verify

S-Cleaner vessel with autonomous cruising and debris recognition. The docking, charging and unloading arrangement and the route plan need to be checked against the original operating record.

The reported outcome

The manufacturer reports that, by November 2025, the vessel had worked routinely in the port for more than 91 days, covering about 200,000 m² of water and collecting 3,829 kg of floating marine debris. These are manufacturer-reported operating figures.

Evidence for a comparable project

• Port layout, vessel traffic and wind and wave exposure
• Debris types, daily volume and unloading arrangement
• Operating hours, interventions and downtime
• Measured area, collected weight and weighing method

What this reference establishes

The brochure identifies a relevant manufacturer application. It offers a starting point for asking about the technical approach and original evidence.

The reported figures describe one port over a defined period. They do not establish a universal coverage rate or performance in exposed or busy waters. Request the operating log and run a site trial.