What waste types did the one-week trial collect in the bay?

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The one-week trial collected various types of plastic waste, including caps, food packaging, bottles, straws, and diapers.

During a one-week trial conducted in the waters off Kota Kinabalu, a prototype waste collection vessel successfully gathered a range of discarded items. These collected materials were subsequently offloaded at the Kota Kinabalu Port for detailed sorting and weighing.
Trial Scope and Locations

The experimental phase focused on the marine environment within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. Specific areas targeted for waste collection included prominent hot spots around Gaya and Sepanggar islands, as well as the Inanam River, reflecting an effort to address debris in both coastal park waters and riverine systems.
Vessel Technology and Capacity

The waste collection vessel itself is a prototype developed by Japanese ship manufacturer Kure Daiya, with technical input from the consultancy firm Nippon Koei. This vessel is designed to operate with a capacity for collecting one tonne of rubbish per day when functioning at its full operational capability.
Funding and Project Context

This initiative is supported financially by the Japan International Cooperation Agency. The trials are a follow-up to a memorandum of understanding established between Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK), Kure Daiya, and the Marine Research Foundation (MRF), indicating a collaborative effort to assess and potentially adopt new technologies for marine debris management.

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