Since 2022, the concept has been extensively revised, expanded and detailed. Under the title “SeeElefant 2023”, the so-called “initial design” was completed in 02/2023 with a team of specialists in plant engineering and shipbuilding.

The process ship – a bulk carrier with 4 cranes – is now planned with 180 m, the capacity is designed for 60,000 tons/year and in addition to the maritime plastic waste, a large amount of land-based waste is processed, which is brought on board via a transfer terminal.

The expansion of capacities goes hand in hand with an increase in economies of scale in operations.