WasteShark + Pro Edition
Autonomous. AI-Ready. Data-Driven.
Intelligent Autonomy
- NVIDIA Jetson Inside
- LiDAR Object Avoidance
- Precise Waypoint Navigation
- Hull & Depth Protection
AI READY
Powered by NVIDIA Jetson. Built for future machine learning and autonomy updates.
Lab-grade Data
Compliance-ready sensor bundles designed for the EU Water Framework Directive and US Clean Water Act.
- EU & US Compliance Ready
- pH, DO, & Turbidity Sensors
- Blue Algae Monitoring
- Real-time Data Analytics
Mission Control
Switch instantly between global autonomous tracking and manual precision.
- 4G/5G Always-Connected
- Hybrid HD Remote Included
- Auto-Return to Home
- Easy In-Water Charging
In-water charging
Convenient charging without removing the drone from the water.
- No heavy lifting
- Faster Turnaround
- Simple & Accessible
- Increased Operational Time
Zero emissions
8
Up to 8 hrs. of Continuous Operations before recharging
Powerfull engine
High performance Rim Drive motor for reliable operation.
- Overcome tides and wind
- Maintain performance under load
- Cover more area, faster
- Precise, responsive control
Environmental Sensing
Transform the vessel into a mobile data lab by integrating optional multi-parameter sensors. The Pro measures critical water quality metrics—such as pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity—in real-time, collecting valuable, geo-tagged environmental data simultaneously while performing cleaning duties.
Verifiable Impact
Quantify your sustainability efforts easily with automated post-mission analytics. The software generates detailed heatmaps of cleaned areas and comprehensive reports on sensor data, providing essential, verifiable documentation for ESG goals and stakeholder compliance.
Autonomous Navigation
Upgrade from manual remote control to intelligent, hands-free mission planning. Define specific cleaning zones and waypoints on a tablet; the Pro executes the route automatically. Integrated LiDAR and collision avoidance systems ensure safe navigation around static infrastructure and moving obstacles without constant operator supervision.
Cloud Connectivity
Maintain constant oversight regardless of distance using onboard 4G/LTE capabilities. The Pro syncs instantly with the RanMarine Connect cloud portal, giving you remote access to live video feeds, real-time mission status, battery health monitoring, and automated “Return to Home” safety protocols.
What you get
WasteShark + Pro
Meet the WasteShark+ Pro: Your Intelligent Marine Partner.
The WasteShark+ Pro elevates water maintenance from a manual chore to a managed automated workflow. Powered by 4G and advanced path-planning software, this PRO model allows you to pre-map cleaning routes on your tablet or laptop and deploy the drone to clean independently—freeing your staff to focus on other tasks.
Equipped with LiDAR technology for advanced collision avoidance, the WasteShark+ Pro intelligently navigates busy marinas and ports, stopping for obstacles and resuming its mission automatically. It delivers the same zero-emission, silent cleaning power as the standard model, but with the intelligence to work alone.
Pro Capabilities:
Mission Planning: Use the RanMarine Connect portal to set precise waypoints and grid patterns. Save your favorite routes for daily repetitive cleaning.
Smart Obstacle Detection: Integrated LiDAR sensors create a safety bubble around the drone, preventing collisions with boats, docks, or unexpected objects.
Return to Home: When the mission is complete or the battery is low, the drone automatically returns to its designated home point for retrieval.
Data & Insights: Track cleaning performance, path history, and environmental data remotely through the cloud dashboard.
SET IT,
FORGET IT,
CLEAN.
Fully autonomous cleaning with LiDAR safety. Plan your route, deploy the drone, and let it do the rest.
- Waypoint Path Planning
- 4G Global Connectivity
- LiDAR Collision Avoidance
- 6-Hour Autonomous Runtime
RanMArine Connect
COMMAND & CONTROL
Gain total visibility over your operations with the RanMarine Connect cloud portal. Acting as the central nervous system for your WasteShark + Pro, this intuitive dashboard allows you to plan autonomous missions, monitor live environmental data, and quantify your cleanup impact from any device, anywhere in the world via 4G/LTE.
Autonomous Mission Planning
Effortlessly map out cleaning zones and waypoints on a digital map. The WasteShark+ Pro follows your pre-set route autonomously, ensuring consistent coverage of large areas or hard-to-reach corners without the need for manual steering.
Unlock the full potential of your Data Modules
When paired with an optional sensor payload, the portal aggregates real-time water quality readings—such as pH, Dissolved Oxygen, and Blue-Green Algae—into clear, actionable graphs and heatmaps for immediate analysis.
Waste Impact Tracking
Log and visualize your cleanup performance. Automatically track the volume of biomass and plastic waste removed per mission, generating historical reports and heatmaps that validate your environmental impact for stakeholders and ESG goals.
Depth & Temperature sensor
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Real-time bathymetry and thermal profiling.
- Live Bathymetry
- Thermal Profiling
- Instant Readout
- Auto-Cloud Sync
Every WasteShark + Pro comes equipped with essential environmental sensors as standard. These integrated tools provide immediate situational awareness, ensuring safe navigation while automatically building a historical profile of your water’s physical characteristics during every cleaning mission.
Live Depth Readout
Real-time depth readings are streamed directly to your handheld remote screen. This gives the operator instant feedback while driving, allowing you to react immediately to changing water levels and avoid groundings in murky or unknown areas.
Thermal Monitoring
Continuous temperature logging allows you to monitor seasonal trends, detect thermal pollution from industrial discharge, or identify stagnant zones that may encourage algae growth—visible both on the remote and in the cloud.
Automatic Data Context
These sensors are “always-on,” automatically syncing with the RanMarine Connect portal to tag every kilogram of waste collected with precise depth and temperature conditions for richer reporting.
Floating basket
Maximize your team’s productivity with the WasteShark’s hot-swappable basket system. Because the lightweight basket floats independently, it can be removed and replaced in seconds without hoisting the vessel out of the water. This allows the drone to return to work immediately while staff empties the collected debris at a convenient time, ensuring your water maintenance schedule is never interrupted.
Maximize Uptime
Keep the vessel in the water longer by swapping baskets rather than docking to unload.
Simple Deployment
Lightweight design allows a single operator to slide the basket in and out with zero strain.
Rapid Retrieval
The buoyant design ensures the basket stays afloat for easy grabbing if released from the vessel.
Continuous Operation
Cycle through multiple baskets to clean large surface areas without pausing for disposal.
FLOATING BASKET
Instant turnaround. Continuous cleaning capability.
- Maximize Uptime
- Simple Deployment
- Rapid Retrieval
- Continuous Operation
HD Remote Control
PRECISION HD CONTROL
Real-time visibility. Pinpoint accuracy from the shore.
- Live Video Feed
- Safe Onshore Operation
- Long-Range Signal
- Agile Navigation
Equip your facilities team with the ultimate tool for targeted cleaning. The handheld remote features an integrated high-definition screen, allowing the operator to “see what the Shark sees” in real-time. This first-person view enables precise navigation into difficult spots—like under boardwalks, bridges, or overhangs—ensuring a thorough clean while keeping your staff safely on dry land.
Live Video Feed
The built-in HD screen cuts through glare and distance, allowing operators to clearly identify and target debris patches.
Safe Onshore Operation
Eliminate the risk of slips or falls associated with manual skimming; staff maintain full control from a safe vantage point.
Long-Range Signal
Reliable connectivity ensures your team can cover large water surface areas without needing to constantly relocate.
Agile Navigation
Responsive controls allow for tight maneuvering around boats, fountains, and infrastructure without causing damage.
Charging cables
Maximize operational readiness with our specialized waterproof charging system. Designed for convenience, the WasteShark + can be charged directly in the water while docked, completely eliminating the need for heavy lifting or retrieving the unit between shifts. This “wet-charging” capability reduces physical strain on staff and ensures your drone is always powered and ready for the next cleaning cycle.
No Retrieval Needed
Charge dockside without hauling the unit onto land, saving staff labor and reducing handling time.
Marine-Grade Safety
Features a fully waterproof, locking connector designed specifically to prevent water ingress during dockside charging.
Visual Status
Integrated LED indicator provides instant visual confirmation of active charging, so your team knows it’s ready to go.
Secure Locking
The robust clip-on mechanism ensures a continuous power flow, even if the water is choppy or the unit moves while docked.
SEAMLESS IN-WATER CHARGING
Eliminate retrieval downtime. Safe, waterproof power delivery.
- No Retrieval Needed
- Marine-Grade Safety
- Visual Status
- Secure Locking
sharktrolley
EASY LAND MOBILITY
Included with every WasteShark +. Robust and ergonomic transportation.
- Effortless Transport
- Secure & Stable
- Rapid Deployment
- Lightweight Frame
The SharkTrolley is the custom-built transport cart included as standard with every WasteShark + Pro. Designed to cradle the catamaran hull perfectly, it allows a single operator to move the drone effortlessly from storage facilities to the water’s edge. Whether traversing pavement, gravel, or uneven dock surfaces, the SharkTrolley ensures your vessel is safe, secure, and ready to deploy in minutes without heavy lifting.
Ergonomic Design
Save your team’s back. The trolley is perfectly balanced to distribute the weight of the WasteShark+ Pro, allowing for smooth, single-handed maneuvering over land. It eliminates the physical strain of carrying the unit, making daily operations faster and safer.
Custom-Fit Cradle
No slipping or sliding. Unlike generic carts, the SharkTrolley features a bespoke frame that locks into the WasteShark+ Pro’s tunnel hull. This ensures the vessel remains stable during transport and prevents damage to the thrusters or underside.
Marine-Grade Construction
Built to last at the water’s edge. Manufactured from high-quality, salt-water resistant aluminum and equipped with rugged, puncture-proof wheels, the trolley is designed to withstand harsh marine environments and years of daily use.
Dry-Dock & Maintenance
More than just a cart. The SharkTrolley doubles as the perfect dry-dock stand. It keeps the propulsion system elevated off the ground, providing easy access for swapping batteries, cleaning the hull, or performing routine maintenance checks.
ERGONOMIC BASKET HOOK
ERGONOMIC BASKET HOOK
Safe, extended reach. Retrieve debris without the strain.
- Extended Reach
- Secure Attachment
- Lightweight Design
- Back-Saving Operation
Prioritize staff safety with our specialized retrieval tool. Designed to work seamlessly with the WasteShark’s floating basket, this lightweight, long-reach hook allows operators to disengage and retrieve the collection basket from the shoreline. This eliminates the need for staff to lean dangerously over the water’s edge or physically lift the drone to empty it, significantly reducing the risk of slips or back injuries.
Extended Reach
Allows staff to retrieve the basket from a safe distance back from the quay wall, preventing accidental falls into the water.
Secure Attachment
Custom-designed to latch firmly onto the basket handle, ensuring a stable grip even when retrieving heavy, wet biomass.
Lightweight Design
Made from durable, lightweight materials to ensure it is easy for any staff member to handle without fatigue.
Back-Saving Operation
Promotes upright posture during retrieval, removing the need for deep bending or awkward lifting angles.
Data Modules
Hygiene & Sewage Monitor
Map biological contamination risks and identify illegal wastewater discharge sources.
- Bacteria Risk Proxy
- Sewage Leak Detection
- Source Heatmapping
- Compliance Screening
Regulatory Compliance (WFD & EPA)
Turn your WasteShark into a mobile laboratory for WFD and EPA regulatory monitoring.
- Dual-Standard Certified
- 9-Parameter Lab
- Nutrient Tracking
- Geo-Tagged Reporting
Harmful Algae Detection
Early warning system for toxic Cyanobacteria and Algal Blooms in recreational waters.
- Toxic Bloom Detection
- Algae Differentiation
- Swimmer Safety
- Turbidity Correction
THE "HARMFUL ALGAE" MODULE
Best for swimming waters, reservoirs, and stagnant canals.
Designed to detect the early onset of toxic Algal Blooms (Cyanobacteria). This module allows the WasteShark to identify safe vs. unsafe swimming zones in real-time.
Toxic Bloom Detection
Specific Phycocyanin sensors detect harmful Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria) before they become visible to the naked eye.
Algae Differentiation
Simultaneously measures Chlorophyll a to distinguish between harmless green vegetation and toxic bacterial blooms.
Swimmer Safety
Provides real-time data to help authorities issue timely “No Swim” warnings or certify water safety.
Turbidity Correction
Auto-corrects optical data based on water clarity to ensure false positives are minimized in dirty water.
Sensors Included:
Blue-Green Algae (Phycocyanin): Specifically targets toxic cyanobacteria.
Chlorophyll a: Differentiates between harmless green algae and toxic blooms.
Turbidity: Essential for correcting optical data in dirty water.
(Includes Manta+ 20 or 30 Sonde hardware)
- Toxic Bloom Detection
- Algae Differentiation
- Swimmer Safety
- Turbidity Correction
THE "HYGIENE & SEWAGE" MODULE
Best for: Bathing water compliance and detecting illegal pipe discharge.
Detects the immediate presence of sewage and biological contamination. While actual E. coli requires lab testing, this module uses Tryptophan fluorescence to instantly map high-risk contamination zones and sewage leaks.
Bacteria Risk Proxy
Uses Tryptophan (TLF) fluorescence—the industry standard for detecting Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) and bacterial activity.
Sewage Leak Detection
Integrated Ammonium and fDOM sensors identify fresh urine and wastewater plumes from leaking pipes or boats.
Source Heatmapping
Visualize the exact source of pollution by driving the WasteShark towards higher concentration zones.
Compliance Screening
ideal for rapid screening of Bathing Waters to see if expensive lab testing is required.
Sensors Included:
Tryptophan (TLF): The industry-standard proxy for biological oxygen demand (BOD) and bacterial risk.
Ammonium (ISE): Confirms the presence of urine/wastewater runoff.
fDOM (Colored Dissolved Organic Matter): Tracks wastewater plumes in fresh water.
(Includes Manta+ 30 Sonde hardware)
- Bacteria Risk Proxy
- Sewage Leak Detection
- Source Heatmapping
- Compliance Screening
THE "REGULATORY COMPLIANCE" MODULE
Best for: Port Authorities, Governments, and Research (Global).
Our most advanced payload. A complete floating laboratory designed to meet strict regulatory standards, including the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) and the US Clean Water Act (CWA).
Dual-Standard Certified
Pre-configured sensor suite designed to meet both EU WFD Ecological Status and US EPA water quality reporting standards.
9-Parameter Lab
Simultaneously measures pH, DO, Turbidity, Conductivity, Temperature, Nitrate, Ammonium, Chlorophyll, and Blue-Green Algae.
Nutrient Tracking
Specifically targets agricultural runoff (Nitrates) and urban pollution to assess the Ecological Status of the water.
Geo-Tagged Reporting
All chemical data is time-stamped, GPS-tagged, and ready for instant export to government compliance reports.
Sensors Included:
Standard Suite: pH, Conductivity (Salinity/TDS), Optical DO, Turbidity.
Nutrient Pack: Nitrate & Ammonium (ISE) to track agricultural and sewage pollution.
Biological Pack: Chlorophyll a & Blue-Green Algae.
(Includes Manta+ 35A Sonde hardware)
- Dual-Standard Certified
- 9-Parameter Lab
- Nutrient Tracking
- Geo-Tagged Reporting
All Data Modules automatically sync with the WasteShark’s built-in Water Temperature and Depth sensors for comprehensive reporting.
specs
Hear Richard about our new WasteShark + Pro
Dimensions
Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
Length × Width × Height | 1,690 × 1,194 × 552 mm | 67 × 47 × 22 in |
Draft (Depth Underwater) | 200 mm | 7.9 in |
Safe Operating Depth (Min.) | 300 mm | 11.8 in |
Weight | 78 kg | 172 lbs |
Basket Volume Capacity | 160 litres | 42.3 gallons |
Basket Weight Capacity | 60 kg | 132 lbs |
Power & Battery Systems
Batteries: Cleantron P4x Lithium Ion (made in The Netherlands)
Specification | Details |
|---|---|
Voltage & Capacity | 48V, 45Ah |
Operating Time per Charge | 2-5 hours* |
Charging Time | 4 hours |
Charge Swim Range | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
Propulsion & Performance
Trusters: Rim Drive Technology, 1kW each (made in The Netherlands)
Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
Thrusters | Rim Drive Technology, 1kW each | |
Maximum Speed | 6 km/h | 3.7 mph |
Daily Coverage Capability | 5,000 m² | 1.2 acres |
Waste Collection Capacity/Day* | 500 kg | 1,102 lbs |
Operational Conditions
Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
Maximum Wave Height* | 500 mm | 19.7 in |
Maximum Wind Speed* | 40 km/h | 24.9 mph |
Maximum Water Current Speed* | 5 km/h | 3 mph |
Temperature Range | -15°C to 50°C | 5°F to 122°F |
Water Type Compatibility: Fresh water, brackish water, and salt water
Remote control Operation Advisory: Exercise caution during low visibility conditions (night/turbid waters/adverse weather)*
Control, Navigation & Connectivity
Specification | Details |
|---|---|
Control System | All-in-1 motherboard with advanced processor |
Remote Control | 7″ HD 1080p display, IP67 waterproof & impact-resistant |
Remote Control Battery Life | 8-15 hours |
Camera & Remote Control Range | 750 m (2,460 ft) (FYI on MegaShark we say 1000m – we should standardise) |
Operation Modes | Manual remote-controlled with three (3) WS+ speed settings |
Waste & Data Collection Capabilities
Floating Basket System
The WasteShark Plus features a 160-litre (42.3 gallon) floating collection basket designed for efficient debris capture and simple operation.
Waste Collection Capability:
Debris types: Organic matter, plastics, glass, metal, paper, cloth, rubber, and other floating waste. Mesh filter available for various waste size capture.
Basket Deployment & Retrieval:
The integrated basket design allows for straightforward deployment at the start of operations and quick retrieval when full. The basket can be easily emptied and redeployed, enabling continuous collection throughout the operating day.
Optional Accessories
Sharkcage
EFFORTLESS LAUNCH
Versatile launching platform designed for safe, effective deployment and retrieval from any quayside structure.
- No Quayside Hassle
- Effortless Transport
- Corrosion Resistant
- Deploy Anywhere
SharkCage offers a versatile launching platform for your WasteShark +. It is designed to be used with a hoist to safely and effectively lower and raise the vessel from a quayside structure directly above the waterline. Robust wheels ensure that the WasteShark + can be easily maneuvered when the unit is moved between operating sites, or from a storage area to the working location.
No Quayside Hassle
Safely and effectively lower and raise the WasteShark + directly from a quayside structure using a hoist.
Effortless Transport
Robust wheels ensure the WasteShark + can be easily maneuvered between operating or storage sites over land.
Corrosion Resistant
Manufactured from high quality, salt-water resistant aluminum for long operational life in marine environments.
Deploy Anywhere
Versatile design facilitates transport and rapid deployment of the WasteShark + in various locations.
sharkdozer
Introducing the SharkDozer – designed to push debris and biomass to the water’s edge, this accessory acts as a “bulldozer” for customers looking to clear large areas efficiently.
Efficient Debris Clearing
The SharkDozer swiftly pushes debris and biomass, making quick work of clearing large areas along waterfronts and shorelines.
Durable Construction
Built to withstand demanding tasks, the SharkDozer boasts sturdy construction, ensuring reliability even in challenging environments.
Hassle-Free Install
Easily attach the SharkDozer to your WasteShark using the basket rail system for quick setup, streamlining your clean-up operations with hassle-free integration.
Biomass Management
Unique capability to effectively manage and clear floating biomass in addition to general debris.
WATERFRONT BULLDOZER
Designed to push debris and biomass to the water's edge.
- Efficient Clearing
- Durable Construction
- Hassle-Free Install
- Biomass Management
customization
Floating Billboard
Transform your WasteShark into a high-impact, floating asset.
- Brand Visibility
- Sponsorship Income
- High-Visibility Marking
- Community Focus
Transform your WasteShark+ into a high-impact, floating asset. Utilize full-coverage graphic wraps, custom decals, and flag mounts for powerful branding and messaging.
Brand Visibility
Leverage the highly visible surface area to display corporate logos or vital public safety messages for maximum exposure on the water.
Sponsorship Income
Generate additional revenue by offering prime sponsorship space to commercial partners, offsetting operational costs.
High-Visibility Marking
Use bright, contrasting colors and patterns to ensure the drone is easily spotted in busy waterways, enhancing operational safety.
Community Focus
Showcase local partnerships, community initiatives, and specific project goals through customized artwork and flags.
Solutions for Every Waterway
Ports &
Marinas
Increase efficiency, improve safety, and keep port operations running clean with smart water solutions that help you work around the clock.
Properties & Facilities
Streamline debris removal from campus ponds, property waterways, and water features. Reduce labor costs while maintaining pristine conditions year-round.
Corporate Responsibility
Meet sustainability targets with measurable impact. Our ESG Toolkit shows how WasteShark enhances reporting and creates unique sponsorship opportunities.
Councils & Municipalities
Maintain compliance with EU and EPA water quality regulations. Take control of public inland beaches, canals, and rivers with smart solutions.
Hotels &
Resorts
Elevate the guest experience with impeccably clean lagoons, ponds, and waterfronts. Demonstrate visible commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Events &
Venues
Host cleaner, greener events with visible waste removal during festivals, regattas, and gatherings. Reduce impact while creating branding opportunities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the WasteShark Plus Pro, and how is it different from the standard WasteShark Plus?
The WasteShark Plus Pro is the intelligent, autonomous upgrade to the WasteShark Plus. While it retains all the manual remote control capabilities and cleaning power of the Plus model, the Pro adds autonomous navigation with GPS waypoint mission planning, LiDAR-based collision avoidance, 4G cloud connectivity, and NVIDIA Jetson AI-ready processing. It’s designed for organizations that want to set a cleaning route, deploy the vessel, and let it work independently while staff focus on other tasks. The Pro also includes depth and temperature sensors as standard, with optional advanced water quality data modules.
Can I still operate it manually if I want hands-on control?
Yes, absolutely. The WasteShark Plus Pro is a hybrid system. It includes the same HD 7″ handheld remote with live video feed as the standard Plus model, allowing full manual control whenever you need precision targeting or want to respond to a specific waste incident. You can switch instantly between autonomous mode and manual override through the remote. This flexibility makes it ideal for facilities that want autonomous routine cleaning with the option for manual intervention.
How does autonomous navigation work?
Using the RanMarine Connect cloud portal, you create cleaning missions by placing GPS waypoints on a digital map of your water area. The WasteShark Plus Pro follows the pre-programmed route automatically using GPS RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) navigation for centimetre-level precision. Integrated LiDAR sensors detect obstacles like boats, docks, or floating debris in real-time. The vessel stops, navigates around obstructions, and resumes its mission automatically. When complete or battery runs low, it returns to its designated home point for charging.
What is LiDAR and why does it matter?
LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is a laser-based sensor system that scans the environment around the WasteShark Plus Pro in real-time. This enables advanced collision avoidance – the vessel detects objects before reaching them and adjusts course automatically. This is critical for safe autonomous operation in busy harbours with moving boats, floating obstacles, or changing conditions. It prevents the vessel from colliding with infrastructure like docks, pilings, or other watercraft, ensuring safe operation even without direct human supervision.
Does it endanger aquatic wildlife in autonomous mode?
No. Even in fully autonomous mode, the WasteShark Plus Pro maintains the same low-speed, wildlife-safe operation as the manual model (maximum 6 km/h / 3.7 mph). The quiet electric propulsion and slow speed give fish and other aquatic life ample opportunity to move away naturally. In over 110 deployments globally, including sensitive natural reserves, RanMarine vessels have operated without harming wildlife. Curiosity from aquatic life is common initially, but animals instinctively avoid the vessel as it approaches.
How does it charge, and can I leave it docked between missions?
No. Even in fully autonomous mode, the WasteShark Plus Pro maintains the same low-speed, wildlife-safe operation as the manual model (maximum 6 km/h / 3.7 mph). The quiet electric propulsion and slow speed give fish and other aquatic life ample opportunity to move away naturally. In over 110 deployments globally, including sensitive natural reserves, RanMarine vessels have operated without harming wildlife. Curiosity from aquatic life is common initially, but animals instinctively avoid the vessel as it approaches.
Is the Pro suitable for facilities with limited technical expertise?
Yes. While the Pro includes advanced features, it’s designed for operational simplicity. The RanMarine Connect portal uses intuitive drag-and-drop waypoint creation on a map interface. No coding or technical background required. Our team provides initial setup assistance, including mapping your water area and creating initial mission templates. Your staff can then save favourite routes and re-deploy them with a single click. For daily operation, the workflow is: (1) deploy the vessel, (2) press “Start Mission” in the app, (3) retrieve and empty baskets when full, (4) connect charging cable when docked. The autonomous systems handle navigation, collision avoidance, and return-to-home automatically.
Can I upgrade from a WasteShark Plus to the Pro later?
While we recommend selecting the Pro edition from the start if you’re interested in autonomous capabilities (as the hardware differs significantly – LiDAR, NVIDIA Jetson, 4G modem), please contact our team to discuss your specific situation. In some cases, certain upgrades or retrofits may be possible. However, the Pro edition represents a fundamental hardware platform difference designed for intelligent autonomy, not just a software add-on to the standard Plus model. If you’re uncertain which model suits your needs, our consultation team can help you evaluate based on your operational goals, site size, and staffing constraints.
What is the NVIDIA Jetson, and is it AI-powered?
The WasteShark Plus Pro is equipped with an NVIDIA Jetson processor – a powerful edge computing platform designed for AI and machine learning applications. While the vessel is AI-ready, its current capabilities focus on intelligent navigation, obstacle detection, and mission execution rather than real-time AI decision-making. However, the hardware is designed to support future AI-powered features through software updates, such as debris type recognition, adaptive route optimization based on pollution patterns, or predictive maintenance alerts. It’s a future-proof platform built for evolving autonomous capabilities.
What kind of data can the Pro collect?
Every WasteShark Plus Pro includes depth and temperature sensors as standard, automatically logging bathymetry and thermal profiles during every mission. This data syncs to the RanMarine Connect cloud portal, providing historical water characteristics alongside cleaning records. Beyond this, you can add optional Data Modules for advanced water quality monitoring:
- Harmful Algae Detection Module
detects toxic cyanobacteria blooms using Phycocyanin and Chlorophyll sensors. - Hygiene & Sewage Module
identifies biological contamination and sewage leaks using Tryptophan fluorescence, Ammonium, and fDOM sensors. - Regulatory Compliance Module
a 9-parameter lab (pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, conductivity, nitrate, ammonium, chlorophyll) designed for EU Water Framework Directive and US EPA compliance reporting.
I only want it for cleaning, not data collection. Should I still consider the Pro?
Yes, if you value the autonomous operation capability. While the Pro includes standard depth/temperature sensors and has optional advanced data modules, you’re not required to use the water quality monitoring features. Many Pro customers purchase it purely for the autonomous cleaning workflow – the ability to program cleaning routes, deploy the vessel, and have it work independently while staff handle other responsibilities. The collected depth and temperature data is simply a bonus that syncs automatically to your mission reports, providing useful environmental context even if you’re not actively monitoring water quality.
How does the 4G/LTE connectivity work, and why do I need it?
The WasteShark Plus Pro includes built-in 4G/LTE cloud connectivity, allowing it to communicate with the RanMarine Connect cloud portal from anywhere with mobile coverage. This enables true remote monitoring – you can watch live mission status, check battery levels, view collected data, and even send updated waypoint missions from anywhere in the world, not just from shore. It also powers safety features like automatic “Return to Home” alerts if connectivity is lost or battery drops below a threshold. If you want to monitor multiple vessels across different sites, or oversee operations from an office, the cloud connectivity is essential.
Can I track the impact and generate reports for sustainability goals?
Yes, this is a core strength of the Pro edition. The RanMarine Connect portal automatically logs every cleaning mission with geo-tagged data, including area covered, time spent, depth/temperature profiles, and allows users to input waste collected. It generates visual heatmaps showing where cleaning occurred, historical trend graphs, and exportable reports suitable for ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) documentation. If you add a Data Module, you also get compliance-ready water quality reports with GPS-tagged chemical readings. This makes it easy to quantify your environmental impact for stakeholders, regulatory reporting, or corporate sustainability initiatives.
What's the operating range in autonomous mode?
In autonomous mode, the WasteShark Plus Pro can execute missions covering your entire operational area without distance limits, as long as 4G/LTE cloud connectivity coverage is available and the battery supports the mission duration (up to 8 hours of active runtime, covering up to 5,000 m² / 1.2 acres daily). The cloud connection means you don’t need to be within direct radio range. For manual override using the handheld remote, the camera and control range remains 750 meters (2,460 feet). The vessel can complete missions and return home for in-water charging. Staff simply need to plug in the charging connector, and the vessel will be ready for the next autonomous deployment.