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FROM
THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF AVAAZ.ORG CROWD FUNDING IN JUNE 2016 WE RECEIVED A GRANT TO ACCELERATE
SEAVAX DEVELOPMENT. The funds were accepted to fund core project areas to
include the following core objectives: 1.
Testing tanks, robotic equipment and experiments advancing the SeaVax
project. 2.
Efforts to raise additional required funds to build a SeaVax
prototype. 3.
Physical building of a SeaVax hull. FROM JUNE
2016 WE ACHIEVED THE FOLLOWING:
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MONTH(S) |
DIARY
ACTION |
OBJECTIVE |
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JUNE
- JULY: |
We
converted a disused garden area into a small test
tank and equipped it with circulation pumps and filters. |
1 |
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JULY
- OCT: |
We
rebuilt a derelict courtyard to make room for a larger robotics
laboratory to help speed up development. |
1 |
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AUG
- SEPT |
We
expanded our workshop capacity to make ready for production. |
3 |
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AUG
- OCT: |
We
designed an amphibious
vehicle to be able to launch and recover the SeaVax cost
effectively. |
3 |
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SEPT: |
We
launched SeaVax in our test
tank and filtered plastic from the water with our proof of
concept model. |
1 |
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SEPT
- OCT: |
We
costed and sourced parts for the full size AmphiMax to include
welding equipment and a generator. |
3 |
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SEPT: |
We
started working on videos to show how we can do & did it - as
a scientific record. |
2 |
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OCTOBER: |
We
sourced robot parts for the 1/20th AmphiMax proof of concept model
and began making it. |
1 |
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OCTOBER: |
We
began work on an events/ocean awareness tour
bus and support rig. |
2 |
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OCTOBER: |
From
the sites surveyed since April for launch of SeaVax, we decided on
the two most practical locations to pursue. |
3 |
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FROM
NOVEMBER 2016 UNTIL APRIL 2017 WE ACHIEVED THE FOLLOWING:
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MONTH(S) |
DIARY
ACTION |
OBJECTIVE |
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NOVEMBER: |
We
continued to develop the SeaVax concept & equip our laboratory
& purchased more robot parts |
1 |
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DECEMBER: |
We
joined a European consortium in a bid
to fund development through 2017 into 2019 |
2 |
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JANUARY: |
We
tailored SeaVax/AmphiMax specifications to fit within H2020
funding limitations |
2 |
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FEBRUARY: |
A
Horizon
2020 application was completed and filed based on revised
SeaVax specifications. |
2 |
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MARCH: |
Negotiations
continued for beachfront launch facilities and workshops. |
3 |
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MARCH: |
Agreements
were negotiated for transfer of SeaVax IP to the Cleaner
Oceans Foundation. |
2 |
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APRIL: |
We
acquired an AmphiMax
diesel and started on making the jig for the
launcher frames |
3 |
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APRIL: |
We
improved hosting/conferencing facilities for Horizon partners and
visitors to project HQ |
2 |
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APRIL: |
We
began modifying a Jeep
for AmphiMax/SeaVax beach hauling duties |
3 |
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APRIL: |
We
completed welding and mechanical servicing and got the VW tour bus
starting on the button. |
2 |
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APRIL: |
One
beach front lease interest was agreed with ongoing negotiations
with third parties. |
3 |
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APRIL: |
We
acquired solar panels and wind turbines & began solar and wind
experiments on a larger scale. |
3 |
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FROM
MAY OF 2017 WE ACHIEVED THE FOLLOWING:
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MONTH(S) |
DIARY
ACTION |
OBJECTIVE |
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MAY: |
The
tour bus bodywork was shaped and primed ready for painting. |
2 |
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MAY: |
We
cleaned and pumped out and ground walls of the underground tank ready for
GRP lining. |
1 |
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MAY: |
We
sorted screeding for robot lab and
test
tank as necessary
improvements for ongoing experiments. |
1 |
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MAY: |
We
booked to attend the European
Maritime Day event in Poole. |
2 |
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MAY: |
We
completed accounting from June to April (11 months) ready for
objective(s) analysis & progress report. |
- |
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MAY: |
We
started an engine
bay (chassis) and fuel system overhaul on the VW tour
bus. |
2 |
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MAY: |
We
scouted quoted for
vinyl wrapping of the ocean awareness tour wagon. |
2 |
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MAY: |
We
made improvements to the stainless steel test tank gantry
for ongoing SeaVax testing. |
1 |
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MAY: |
We
sharp/sand/cement screeded the robot
lab (H&S) and test tank (cure leaks) floors |
1 |
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MAY: |
The
robot lab plywood roof was treated to stop mould |
1 |
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MAY: |
We
installed an EPD layer over the main general (metal) workshop roof |
3 |
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MAY: |
We
filed a project financial report to cover the period June 16 to
April 17 |
- |
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JUNE: |
We
began the wiring for higher level test tank experiments |
1 |
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JUNE: |
Beams
were installed over the open passageway in preparation for making
a covered way in winter |
1 |
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JUNE: |
We
are making provision to be able to host meetings for Horizon
2020 partners |
2 |
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JULY: |
We
helped COF develop a fund raising strategy for 2018 |
- |
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AUGUST: |
We
overhauled our website |
- |
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SEPT: |
We
helped the Foundation fit roofing to the test tank for winter |
- |
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OCTOBER: |
Volunteers
from BMS attended the KTN
food security briefing in London |
- |
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NOVEMBER: |
We
covered the EMFF
marine litter information day in Brussels |
- |
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DECEMBER: |
We
sorted invoices in date order, copied and prepared spreadsheets
for our accountants |
- |
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DECEMBER: |
We
are incorporating video footage from Brussels into a Youtube video |
- |
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DECEMBER: |
We
are helping COF develop a 3D
virtual reality ocean experience for their awareness campaign |
- |
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DECEMBER: |
We
are helping COF develop a 2D Ocean Cleanup smart phone game for Android
and iOS for Ocean Awareness |
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FROM
JANUARY 2018 ......
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MONTH(S) |
DIARY
ACTION |
OBJECTIVE |
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JANUARY: |
Our
volunteers will help COF complete the Ocean Awareness tour bus
with painting preparations |
- |
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FEBRUARY: |
Our
volunteers will help COF with the tour bus trim and plan a UK tour |
- |
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FEBRUARY: |
Our
volunteers are helping COF to upgrade their water test tank
facilities with a gimbal
head |
- |
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FEBRUARY: |
Our
volunteers are helping COF to upgrade their robot laboratory with
better charging
abilities |
- |
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FEBRUARY: |
A
volunteer delegate will attend the DIT Clean Ganga
Project event 21st February 2018, London Hilton |
- |
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MARCH: |
Our
volunteers will help COF
plan a fund raising strategy not reliant on fading government
research grants |
- |
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MARCH: |
We
are booked into Oceanology
International 2018 in London |
- |
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APRIL: |
Our
volunteers will improve the AmphiMax
caterpillar drives traction arrangement |
- |
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MAY: |
One
of our volunteers attended the European
Maritime Day in Burgas, Bulgaria in May of 2018 |
- |
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SEPT: |
Our
volunteers attended the Ocean
Symposium at Hastings on the 22nd |
- |
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SEPT: |
One
of our volunteers attended the H2020
blue growth & food security briefing event in London 26th |
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OCTOBER: |
One
of our volunteers is to attend the H2020 robotics event in London
25th |
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NOVEMBER: |
Our
volunteers will help fit out a marine
biology laboratory starting this month |
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FROM
JANUARY 2019 ......
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MONTH(S) |
DIARY
ACTION |
OBJECTIVE |
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JANUARY: |
We
are supporting 'Refill' at the Enterprise Centre in Eastbourne,
Saturday, 26th 9:30am |
- |
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FEBRUARY: |
We
have a meeting booked with a pair of Eco Engineers for the 14-16th |
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MARCH: |
Work
begins on an upscaled wind turbine mast and boom, with hydraulic
actuation and robotic controls |
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MAY: |
One
of our volunteers will attend the European
Maritime Day in Lisbon, Portugal in May of 2018 |
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THAT
IS A LOT OF WORK AND A BIG ACHIEVEMENT IN A RELATIVELY SHORT TIME. WE COULD NOT HAVE
DONE IT WITHOUT CROWD FUNDING SUPPORT AND THE INPUT OF OUR VOLUNTEERS AND
SUPPLIERS. A BIG 'THANKYOU' TO ALL. OUR
TEAM RELISH THE CHALLENGE AND ARE NOW COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH THE CLEANER
OCEANS FOUNDATION TO RAISE TOP-UP FUNDING TO BE ABLE TO KEEP
DEVELOPING SEAVAX OCEAN CLEANING TECHNOLOGY IN 2018 and 2019.
WE
REALLY MUST EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST GRATITUDE TO ALL OF YOU WHO
CONTRIBUTED VIA THE MARCH 2016 CAMPAIGN AND TO THE ORGANIZERS AT AVAAZ WHO
GAVE US THIS WONDERFUL BOOST, SO ALLOWING US TO PROGRESS FROM A CONCEPT TO
A READY TO BUILD SITUATION INTO 2018.
AT
TIME OF WRITING WE ARE NOT FUNDED BY THE UK OR
ANY OTHER
GOVERNMENT, THOUGH WOULD WELCOME SUPPORT.
WE MAY EXPAND OUR SEARCH FOR BACKING TO INCLUDE RESPONSIBLE CORPORATIONS WHO MIGHT LIKE TO
JOIN WITH US IN THIS IMPORTANT WORK AS ASSOCIATES OR PROJECT PARTNERS. PLEASE
HELP US IF YOU CAN BY CONTACTING US TO SEE IF WE CAN WORK TOGETHER.
YOU
CAN'T JUST FLUSH THE OCEANS - PLASTIC WASTE IS KILLING FISH AND DROWNING
MARINE MAMMALS
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