DPOL & Equiport

Bringing Practical Innovation to the Heart of Mediterranean Marinas

Across Europe’s marinas, water quality has become a central environmental priority. In Spain, this momentum is being driven by dynamic collaborations between local port associations, technology providers, and innovative environmental actors. Among them, EKKOPOL and Equiport are strengthening their partnership to make practical, field‑proven depollution solutions accessible to marinas of all sizes.

Recently, this collaboration was highlighted by Ports de Catalunya (ACPET), following a series of technical sessions dedicated to water‑quality technologies. These initiatives are accelerating knowledge‑sharing among marina professionals and reinforcing the operational role of modern depollution tools, including the DPOL floating waste and oil collector.

A Successful Technical Day at Marina Vela Barcelona
One of the most impactful milestones of this collaboration took place at Marina Vela Barcelona, where EKKOPOL and Equiport co‑organized a hands‑on technical day gathering port managers and environmental teams.
Rather than focusing on presentations alone, the session centered around real‑world deployment of equipment. Participants were able to see the DPOL operating directly in the marina, a critical step in demonstrating:
- how surface currents naturally direct pollutants toward the capture area,
- how the DPOL® continuously removes plastics, organic matter, and hydrocarbons,
- how simple its deployment and maintenance are in day‑to‑day port operations.

Field demonstrations of this kind are essential: they show measurable efficiency, allow operators to evaluate long‑term practicality, and highlight the ease with which DPOL integrates into existing environmental efforts.

Strengthening Collaboration for Cleaner Waters
The visibility brought by ACPET’s recent communications reinforces the value of collaborative work in Catalonia’s marinas. Their support also highlights the growing environmental commitment of ports across the region.
For EKKOPOL, these exchanges with Equiport and Catalan port authorities confirm a shared vision:
effective depollution requires simple technology, real‑world testing, and strong partnerships with local operators.

What Comes Next: Spain and Italy
Building on this momentum, EKKOPOL is preparing new technical sessions in Spain and Italy. These upcoming events will continue to focus on:
- hands-on demonstrations,
- practical training,
- real‑time testing of DPOL® performance,
- and direct exchanges with marina decision‑makers.

These sessions will provide environmental managers with an opportunity to assess the DPOL® in realistic conditions and better understand how continuous depollution can fit into their operational strategies.

DPOL®: A Practical Tool for Ports Facing Real Challenges
As floating waste, plastics, and surface hydrocarbons accumulate in port corners and sheltered basins, marinas are increasingly turning to solutions that work autonomously, continuously, and without complex infrastructure.
The DPOL® system answers this need with:
- simple low‑tech engineering,
- 24/7 operational reliability,
- rapid installation,
- and measurable environmental impact.

DPOL® is becoming a reference tool for ports wishing to take concrete action to improve water quality.