ReCleanSea

ReCleanSea is an a non-governmental and non-profit association whos ambition is to propose, test and operate devices to fight plastics wastes pollution. Our experience of the seas drive us towards known and simple concepts. We do consider our approach as complementary to the numerous initiatives already existing around this topic onshore or offshor... e. We hope that our efforts will push governments, international institutions and citizen to mobilize even stronger to limit the environmental disaster that takes place as we speak. Thierry has a 35 year experience in trawling activities. He has been fisherman for 30 years. After facing major oil spills, he founded Thomsea and developed a net to collect floating oil and plastics wastes. Thomseas net has been selected by the French Navy as the first line of defense to protect France coastline. Thomsea has been selling more than 300 nets for the last 14 years becoming the industry leader in that segment. David has spent many years sailing and has witnessed the deterioration of the oceans. in 2017, David gather a team of motivated industrials in order to tackle the plastic pollution issue. David is the founder of O5 Marine, a maritime operator committed to responsible shipping. David has a 20 year experience in managing projects in the maritime environment. David holds a Marine Engineering degree complemented by an INSEAD GMP (General Management Program). A long time sea lover, swimmer and free diver, Benot has always collected trash at sea and on land. He started in 1992 on vacation in Cyprus, picking up drifting plastic bags from his dingy or when snorkeling, as they were killing sea turtles within a marine park. Years later and after an intensive career between France and Canada, Benoit decides to go a step further in protecting the seas through the Puremar Challenge and by joining the ReCleanSea project. O5 Marine is a maritime services provider committed to influence the shipping industry towards a lower impact on the planet. O5 Marine manages ships for its ...Read More