🌊 Dockside Ocean Stewardship 🌊
A simple way to help protect the waterways and coastal regions we all love.
DockMaid is a compact, tethered skimmer that floats at your dock, collecting floating debris and light surface oil slicks. It can run pump-assisted or passive as needed, to keep your waterline clean.Trash build-up in our waterways is a growing problem — and it’s not going away on its own.
Why It MattersFloating debris isn’t just an eyesore — it’s a common cause of costly marine insurance claims. Every item DockMaid collects is one less hazard to boats, wildlife, and the environment — and one less item contributing to the neglected look of our waterways.In one month of testing, DockMaid has collected a wide variety of debris — from everyday plastics like bottle caps, straws, polystyrene, cans, and bottles, to countless smaller plastic fragments.
While tending to DockMaid, I also removed larger hazards, including a 7-foot 2×4, a bucket, large plastic bags, and other items that could damage boat props or clog water intakes.
How It Works- Floats at your dock, capturing debris (pump-assisted or passive) depending on the strength of current, tidal flow, or prevailing wind.- Self-adjusts with the tide, current, and wind for optimal positioning.- Easy to empty — just unclip, lift the net, and dump.- Lightweight and portable for quick setup or storage.
Modular by designDepending on water conditions, DockMaid can be used in two ways.In moving water with stronger currents, tides, or shifting winds, the base unit works best on its own — lightweight and reactive, and adjusts naturally with the strongest flow.In lakes, calm canals, or marinas, DockMaid can be expanded with attachable pumps and extension booms.Base unit: Flotation core with detachable net for quick lift-and-empty cleaning.Attachable booms: Add-on booms with pump fittings or debris capture pivots depending on water/ wind flow.Extension booms: Expand the capture zone; held in place with anchored buoys or suction cups on smooth surfaces (floating docks or boats).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. Support DockMaid and help protect our waterways — one dock at a time.
In one month, DockMaid has removed this 5 lb haul of trash from the water — over a pound of plastic and pollution per week. While tending to it, I also removed an additional 45 lb of junk for a total of 50 lb removed.
🚤 Be the first to know when DockMaid launches!