The problem of marine debris in Indonesian waters is now receiving a\nnew, intelligent, and environmentally friendly solution. PT Pertamina\n(Persero), through its Social and Environmental Responsibility\nprogramme, in collaboration with the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of\nTechnology, officially launched and conducted an operational simulation\nof an automatic rubbish cleaning vessel called the Autonomous Trash\nSkimmer at Sekeh Beach, Badung Regency, Bali, on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
The launch of this smart vessel was part of the World Environment Day\ncommemoration, led directly by the President Commissioner of PT\nPertamina Mochamad Iriawan and attended by the Board of Commissioners\nand the management of the Pertamina Group. This step represents the\ncompany\u2019s commitment to environmental preservation, technological\ninnovation, and community empowerment in more modern, effective, and\nsustainable marine waste management.<\/p>\n
In his remarks, Mochamad Iriawan stated that marine debris poses a\nserious threat to marine ecosystems, health, and the appeal of maritime\ntourism. Responding to this challenge, Pertamina, together with\nPertamina International Shipping, the Pertamina Foundation, and Patra\nJasa, partnered with ITS and coastal communities to deliver the\nAutonomous Trash Skimmer. The vessel, which is an intelligent water\nrobot, integrates artificial intelligence technology, autonomous\nnavigation systems, and hybrid energy to collect waste independently or\nmanually.<\/p>\n
\u2018The problem of rubbish not only disrupts the beauty of the beaches\nbut also poses a serious threat to environmental sustainability and\nBali\u2019s economy through the tourism sector, which is the backbone of the\nregion\u2019s economy. Tourists come to Bali because of the appeal of its\nbeaches. If the beaches are full of rubbish, that appeal will diminish.\nIn addition, the impact is also felt by fishermen because their catches\ndecline due to the destruction of marine ecosystems,\u2019 said Mochamad\nIriawan. \u2018For industries, including Pertamina, marine debris is also an\noperational risk because it can disrupt ship propellers and clog the\ncooling systems of equipment and machinery, potentially hindering the\nsmooth distribution of energy,\u2019 he added.<\/p>\n
He stressed that waste management can no longer rely solely on\nconventional methods. Therefore, collaboration, education, and\ntechnological innovation are needed so that environmental conservation\nefforts can run more effectively and sustainably. The Autonomous Trash\nSkimmer vessel is a tangible contribution to supporting the creation of\ncleaner and healthier waters.<\/p>\n
Mochamad Iriawan said that as an initial implementation step,\nPertamina selected the area of The Patra Bali Resort & Villas in\nBadung Regency as the location for the vessel\u2019s pilot project. The\nchoice of location was based on the high level of coastal tourism\nactivity, which requires sustainable waste management support to\nmaintain environmental quality and tourist appeal.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/autonomous-trash-skimmer-officially-launched-pertamina-aims-for-cleaner-waters-1781070881", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }