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Aerial view of a DPOL floating waste collector during the demonstration at the Port of Horsens, Denmark
DPOLWater cleaning robotby Ekkopol, France · supplied and serviced by Vikingegaarden
300+ units in operation · 25+ countries

Floating waste collector.For ports and marinas

DPOL is moored where wind and current push floating waste. It collects plastic, vegetation, algae and surface oil around the clock, and your team only empties the net.

Port of Horsens, DenmarkDPOL at work
DPOL moored at the quay, seen from aboveDPOL at the quay

Key specifications

Nonstop professional
water cleaning
for your harbour.

of water pumped per day

largest model, 78 m³/h over 24 hours

pump flow
25–78 m³/h
collection net capacity
75–800 L
collection width
600–1,200 mm
operating weight
31–60 kg

How DPOL works.

Wind and current push floating waste into the same corners of every basin. DPOL is moored in that corner and works there day and night: its pump creates a surface current that pulls the waste into the net, and your team empties the net when it fills.

DPOL moored beside floating debris along the sheet piling1 · Moored in placeTwo mooring lines hold it in the corner where the waste collects. A power cable is all it needs.
Foam and floating debris drawn into the DPOL intake2 · Dual-flow pumpingThe pump draws water from the back and pulls floating waste in at the front. The waste never passes through the pump, so it runs nonstop with little clogging.
Staff lifting the DPOL collection net from the water3 · Empty the netLift it out by the handle, empty it and put it back. Most ports do this between twice a day and once a week.
  1. Moored in placeTwo mooring lines hold it in the corner where the waste collects. A power cable is all it needs.
  2. Dual-flow pumpingThe pump draws water from the back and pulls floating waste in at the front. The waste never passes through the pump, so it runs nonstop with little clogging.
  3. Empty the netLift it out by the handle, empty it and put it back. Most ports do this between twice a day and once a week.
Key features

Why harbours choose DPOL.

Low-tech by design: no electronics, no remote control, no subscription. It stays in the water and works as long as the pump runs.

Installed and trained by Vikingegaarden

We install and commission DPOL in your harbour and train your team in operation and maintenance.

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Models

Three models. Matched to your basin.

DPOL working along a sheet pile wall where floating waste gathers
DPOL Classic

For occasional floating waste in marinas, inland waters and calm port zones.

Pump flow
32 m³/h
Pump
475 W high capacity
Collection width
600 mm
Max. waste size
60 cm
Weight
31 kg
Net
75 to 300 L
Deployment
Manual launch
Optional hydrocarbon accessories · DPOL Lifter
DPOL HD collecting organic debris in a harbour corner
DPOL HD

For recurring floating waste in marinas, shipyards and industrial areas.

Pump flow
25 m³/h
Pump
400 W single
Collection width
600 mm
Max. waste size
60 cm
Weight
32 kg
Net
75 to 300 L
Deployment
Manual launch
Optional hydrocarbon accessories · DPOL Lifter
DPOL Max with its wide collection mouth and three pump system
DPOL Max

A wider collection opening and larger net for ports, shipyards and marinas.

Pump flow
78 m³/h
Pump
3 × 400 W
Collection width
1,200 mm
Max. waste size
120 cm
Weight
60 kg
Net
800 L
Deployment
Crane or davit required
Classic and HD hydrocarbon accessories not compatible
Fresh and salt waterClassic and HD: interchangeable netsOptional submersible cables: 10 m or 20 mOperator training for up to 10 peopleMade in France

Technical comparison

Manufacturer data, Ekkopol
SpecificationClassicHDMax
Pump flow32 m³/h25 m³/h78 m³/h
Pump475 W, high capacity400 W, single pump3 × 400 W, three pumps
Collection width600 mm600 mm1,200 mm
Max. waste size60 cm60 cm120 cm
Net capacity75 to 300 L75 to 300 L800 L
Operating weight31 kg32 kg60 kg
Dimensions, without net1100 × 830 × 590 mm1100 × 830 × 590 mm1800 × 1000 × 810 mm
Hull5083 aluminium5083 aluminium5083 aluminium
Corrosion protection2 zinc anodes, powder coating2 zinc anodes, powder coating, antifouling4 zinc anodes, powder coating, antifouling
Waste collectedPlastic, packaging, vegetation, algae, hydrocarbonsPlastic, packaging, vegetation, algae, hydrocarbonsPlastic, packaging, vegetation, algae
Hydrocarbon accessoriesYesYesNo
Voltage220 V / 50 Hz or 110 V / 60 Hz220 V / 50 Hz or 110 V / 60 Hz220 V / 50 Hz or 110 V / 60 Hz
Power cableAD8 certified, from 10 mAD8 certified, from 10 mAD8 certified, from 20 m
DeploymentInflate the floats, launch by handInflate the floats, launch by handLifted with a strap, crane or davit
Recommended useOccasional floating waste in calm areasFrequent floating waste, marinas and industrial basesLarge volumes: shipyards, industrial zones, large marinas
Warranty1 year1 year1 year
Not sure which model fits your basin?

We bring a unit to your port or marina and run it where floating waste gathers.

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Accessories

Accessories for every site.

Nets, oil response, handling, power and on-site support. We help you choose the right set for your basin.

Collection nets

  • Standard DPOL collection net in green polyamide mesh
    Standard net set

    Five single-mesh nets with 150 L of useful volume.

    ClassicHD
  • DPOL HD net in fine black HDPE mesh
    HD net

    Reinforced mesh for mixed use, including microplastics and hydrocarbons.

    ClassicHD
  • DPOL HD net with an industrial zip at the bottom
    HD net with zip

    Reinforced mesh with a zip for quicker emptying.

    ClassicHD
  • DPOL Max net with reinforced straps
    Max net with zip

    Reinforced 800 L net designed for the largest unit, with a zip.

    Max

Oil response

  • Rolled orange absorbent boom with a weighted skirt
    Absorbent boom

    6 m skirted boom that contains and absorbs hydrocarbons.

    ClassicHD
  • Reusable PVC skirted boom
    Reusable PVC skirt

    6 m reusable skirted boom to contain surface oil.

    ClassicHD
  • White absorbent spaghetti strands
    Spaghetti absorbents

    85 L bag of absorbent strands, placed in the net with a boom.

    ClassicHD
Absorbent boom and absorbent pads placed around a DPOL unit on the water

Handling and power

  • DPOL Lifter, a mobile davit on wheels carrying a DPOL unit
    DPOL Lifter

    Mobile davit with an integrated arm, so one person can lift the unit and its net.

    ClassicHD
  • Orange slewing crane with an electric winch
    Crane option

    Strap lifting for every model. Required for the largest unit and its net.

    ClassicHDMax
  • Submersible extension cable with blue connectors
    Extension cables

    Submersible-rated cables, 10 m or 20 m.

    ClassicHDMax

Visibility and support

  • DPOL beachflags mounted on a unit in a marina
    Beachflag

    Flag with mast and carrying bag for the two 18 mm flag holders on every unit.

    ClassicHDMax
  • Technician setting up a DPOL unit on the quay
    Installation and training

    On-site installation, commissioning and operator training for up to 10 people.

    ClassicHDMax
Choose the right set on site.

We advise on the model, nets and accessories for your basin.

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Seaweed, plastic, foam and a bottle collected by one DPOL unit at Horsens, laid out on the quay
Demonstration · Port of Horsens, Denmark

Collected in just 10 minutes.

SeaweedPlasticFoamSurface filmA bottle

Step by step, from the water to the quay.

Times as recorded by the camera during the demonstration.

Aerial view of the Port of Horsens during the DPOL demonstration
Demonstration · Port of Horsens, Denmark

Built for ports and marinas.

Thank you to our hosts.Thank you to Port Director Claus Holm Christensen and the Port of Horsens for hosting the demonstration and approving the use of all photos and drone footage.
For your harbour

See DPOL in your harbour.

Tell us where floating waste gathers in your port or marina. We can arrange a demonstration and discuss the model, installation and servicing.

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DPOL

Book a DPOL demo

We bring a unit to your port or marina and run it where floating waste gathers. Tell us where, and we come back within one working day.

  • On-site demonstration
  • Model and net size advice
  • Installation and service in the Nordics