GAIA

An Alternative to Anchoring in Marine Protected Areas

Moritz Windmann

September / September - 2023

Bergische Universität Wuppertal

Bachelor of Arts

Description

The GAIA smart buoy simplifies mooring bookings and offers a safe and environmentally friendly alternative to anchoring. Booking moorings is often a hassle: boaters have to deal with overcrowded moorings, cumbersome forms and poorly inspected buoys. GAIA changes all that. The mooring is ready for the sailor, and the buoy’s pick-up antenna makes mooring manoeuvres easier. The use of a magnetic field sensor allows the boat to be independently detected and verified, significantly reducing the manpower required in marinas and bays. GAIA’s sustainable solution is particularly beneficial in sensitive protected areas and supports the conservation of marine ecosystems.