Rotherham-based manufacturer Martek Marine has landed a €10m ($10.5m) contract from the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to monitor the pollution in Europe’s waters. The company will use drones to monitor the water up to 10kg from the shore, measuring the levels of sulphur and CO2 generated from commercial ship exhausts. The drone force will be deployed across the EU on request from any nation, with Martek then monitoring the requested location for 60 days. The drone evaluation will be used to detect if ship owners are failing to follow EU legislation on fuel-sulphur levels.
Rotherham-based manufacturer Martek Marine has landed a €10m ($10.5m) contract from the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to monitor the pollution in Europe’s waters. The company will use drones to monitor the water up to 50km from the shore, measuring the levels of sulphur and CO2 generated from commercial ship exhausts. The drone force will be deployed across the EU on request from any nation, with Martek then monitoring the requested location for 60 days. The drone evaluation will be used to detect if ship owners are failing to follow EU legislation on fuel-sulphur levels.