The Waste Warrior 16 Pollution Control Vessel by KND is a specialized 16-meter environmental workboat engineered for heavy-duty marine debris recovery, oil spill response, and harbor cleanup operations. Constructed entirely from marine-grade alloy with an aluminium displacement hull and a fully enclosed wheelhouse, the craft maintains an exceptionally shallow draft of just 0.24 meters, allowing it to navigate choked or shallow waterways safely. Operating under the Grey Boat Code classification framework with Bureau Veritas and HPi CE proof validation, the platform handles a maximum full-load displacement of 9.73 tons and features an automated forward conveyor-belt ramp assembly that skims floating plastic and debris directly from the water’s surface into a large, central open cargo storage hold.

For reliable, high-torque positioning during cleanup operations, the craft utilizes an IPS Drive arrangement powered by twin 150 hp engines to deliver a combined 300 hp of installed power. This recommended powertrain configuration drives the vessel to a maximum and cruising speed of 9.6 knots, consuming 36 liters of fuel per hour to achieve an operational range of 58 nautical miles from its integrated 240-liter fuel tank. The vessel is designed to accommodate a 3-person complement on a single-day endurance baseline, with onboard electrical systems powered by a dual 230 VAC and 24 VDC network backed by a recommended 3,550 Ah house battery bank and a 5.5 kW / 6.5 KVA generator set that runs a 12,493 BTU/h air conditioning unit.

The raised bridge is outfitted with a comprehensive digital electronics suite centered on a 16-inch multi-function display fully integrated with a VHF DSC radio, AIS-B transponder, 4 kW radar, autopilot, 1 kW sonar, and a unifying NMEA 2000 digital backbone. Safety and tactical navigation are further supported by legally mandated maritime gear, including a masthead light, stern light, sidelights, a magnetic compass, a sound signaling device, emergency flares, navigation charts, a GPS chartplotter, a radar reflector, and a depth sounder. As noted in the preliminary concept-level engineering documentation, all final specifications remain subject to further design development and detailed engineering modifications.