According to the company, the Mekong River inside the Mekong Delta is suffering from serious pollution due to daily waste as well as agricultural and industrial sewage.

Previously, only a small amount of the waste had been collected by hand, while the rest flowed directly to the sea, causing serious marine pollution.

The boats provided by Hanwha will attempt to amend the situation by collecting up to 280 kilograms of waste per boat per day, the company said.

Equipped with solar panels provided by Hanwha Q Cell, the boats will operate entirely on solar energy. They mark the very first eco-friendly trash skimmer boats that do not leave harmful residue behind.

Since last year, the company has been actively trying to solve pollution in Vietnam, which it considers a key post for global expansion. Besides donating the boats, the company is also running digital campaigns to educate local residents about green energy. 

By Cho Hyee-su (chohyeesu@heraldcorp.com)