🌊 Dockside Ocean Stewardship 🌊
A Compact Tethered Skimmer that helps keep your waterline clean — and our waterways healthier.
DockMaid prototype testing is underway — help guide the launch
Floating debris and plastics are a growing problem in our waterways, with current cleanup systems often too costly or industrial. Our compact dock skimmer offers an affordable, low-maintenance way for homeowners to keep their waterlines clean — turning every dock into a micro cleanup station for healthier waterways.
Why It MattersFloating debris isn’t just an eyesore — it can foul vessel propellers, jet intakes, and strainers, and can severely impact marine life and ecosystems. Every item DockMaid intercepts is one less hazard to boats, wildlife, and the waterways we all share.In just three months of testing, DockMaid has captured a wide range of marine debris — from everyday plastics like bottles, disposable lighters, straws, polystyrene foam, and plastic bags, along with countless smaller fragments. While tending to DockMaid, I also removed larger hazards, including lumber, heavy plastic sheeting, and other construction materials—debris that can damage propellers, clog intakes, or drift out to sea and harm the environment.
How It Works• Floats at your dock, capturing debris (pump-assisted or passive).
• Base unit self-adjusts with tide, current, and wind.
• Easy to empty — just unclip, lift the net, and dump.
• Lightweight and portable.
Modular by DesignTwo modes:
• Active: Calm canals/lakes — draws debris into the net.
• Passive: Tidal or windy conditions — adjusts naturally to current/tidal flow or wind direction.Base unit: Flotation core with detachable net for quick lift-and-empty cleaning.Optional extensions: Can expand the capture area for broader coverage.Result: In shifting conditions of tide, current, or wind, DockMaid remains reactive and free-moving to collect debris wherever it flows.
In calmer waters, it can be anchored with add-on modules for wider, consistent coverage—ensuring maximum marine debris capture in any environment.
Your dock might be small, but together, our efforts can make a big impact.
Impact From a Single Dock In One Month
Collected from a single dock in one month — before it could reach our coastline and out to the ocean.
| Month | DockMaid (lbs) | Manual Collection* (lbs) | Total Marine Debris Removed (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 5.0 | 45.0 | 50 |
| September | 7.15 | 82.75 | 89.9 |
| October | 2.70 | 28.35 | 31.05 |
*Manual collection includes plastics/foam plus heavier items like lumber.
That's over 170 lbs of marine debris cleared from a single dock in three months. Proof that dockside stewardship is effective, and that DockMaid can make it easier for waterfront owners to be part of the solution.
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What is a dockside trash skimmer?
A dockside trash skimmer is a device that collects floating marine debris — plastics, foam, and light surface oil — around docks and marinas. DockMaid™ is a compact, tethered skimmer that fits neatly within a dock slip and quietly intercepts debris before it drifts downstream or into the ocean.How is DockMaid different from other dock skimmers?
Unlike fixed or bulky units, DockMaid is lightweight, adaptable, and easy to use. It can run actively in calm water or passively in moving water — tides, currents, or wind — adjusting naturally to conditions while keeping your waterline clean.Can DockMaid effectively reduce marine debris?
Yes. In the first month of testing, DockMaid collected about 5 lbs of marine debris. By the second month, with optional extensions added, it improved to 7.15 lbs in a single month for a total of 12 lbs of light plastics and surface trash collected. DockMaid helps dock owners intercept debris at the source, promote healthier waterways, and demonstrate the power of dockside stewardship.Is DockMaid patented?
DockMaid is patent pending. A U.S. provisional patent application has been filed to protect its design and functionality.