5G, Autonomous Vessels, and Divers Unite for Croatian Coastal Cleanup

Murter, Croatia, hosted a unique coastal cleanup initiative called 'Sretno more' (Happy Sea), which brought together cutting-edge technology and community engagement to tackle marine pollution.

The operation at Luke beach utilized Telemach's 5G network to precisely control an autonomous vessel, Faust V, and underwater drones. This technological integration allowed for efficient coordination and effective collection of waste from both the seabed and the sea surface, thanks to a new upgrade on Faust V specifically for surface debris collection.

Mateo Ivanec from DIH Innovamare highlighted the project's success: "'Sretno more' demonstrates how technology and innovation can play a vital role in environmental protection. We are particularly pleased to have upgraded Faust V with a solution for surface waste collection, elevating its application in marine conservation to a new level."

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Sretno more shows how technology and innovation can play an important role in environmental protection. We are particularly pleased that we have upgraded Faust V with a solution for surface waste collection, thereby raising its application in marine conservation to a new level.

The ecological and educational initiative also included workshops for students from Murterski Škoji Elementary School and visiting German high school students. These activities aimed to raise awareness about marine pollution and the importance of conservation. Divers, led by the Sv. Roko Diving Club with support from AdriatiCro divers, removed approximately 300 kilograms of waste, finding the underwater conditions better than anticipated.

The 'Sretno more' project has garnered significant recognition, including a silver Grand PRix award from HUOJ in the social impact and responsibility category and a finalist spot in the international PRWeek Global Awards in London. Igor Duić, Director of Corporate Communications, expressed his satisfaction: "We are happy that the project is recognized and that schools, representatives of local communities, and diving clubs from different parts of Croatia are contacting us themselves, wanting to get involved and contribute to the common goal. Such support adds value to the initiative and confirms how important it is for us to collectively contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable Adriatic."

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We are happy that the project is recognized and that schools, representatives of local communities and diving clubs from different parts of Croatia are contacting us themselves with the desire to get involved and contribute to the common goal. Such support gives additional value to the initiative and confirms how important it is for us to collectively contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable Adriatic.