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The Hubei Spirit Oil Spill Accident that occurred off the Taean waters in Chungnam in 2007 gave a shock to Korean people. Due to the dedication ofvolunteer workers nationwide and the efforts of the public and private sectors, , the seas were cleaned up and the local economy was restored. However, damages caused by marine oil spills in many places in the world, including Korea, continue to occur.
A startup, KOAI, established on occasion of the 10th anniversaryto remember the Hubei Spirit Oil Spill Accident, is on a fast track abroad with its flagship'V.2.0 SCOOPERS.
The Hubei Spirit Oil Spill Accident that occurred off the Taean waters in Chungnam in 2007 gave a shock to Korean people. Due to the dedication ofvolunteer workers nationwide and the efforts of the public and private sectors, , the seas were cleaned up and the local economy was restored. However, damages caused by marine oil spills in many places in the world, including Korea, continue to occur.
A startup, KOAI, established on occasion of the 10th anniversaryto remember the Hubei Spirit Oil Spill Accident, is on a fast track abroad with its flagship'V.2.0 SCOOPERS.
◆ From mold to marine pollution prevention expert
For localization of marine pollution prevention instruments mostly relying on imports, KOAI succeeded in early commercialization of them, while performing the large scale R&D national project promoted by the Korean Coast Guard andjointlyperforming the project with KIST and Seoul National University.
KOAI iswaging domestic and international marketing for the developed products.
◆ Focuses on new product development specialized in low sulphur ship oil
Oil spillsare projected to increase in view of the characteristics of LSFO (low sulphur fuel oil) showing high pour points and easily becoming solidified. Although it was confirmed that some are solved with the current product,we are performing R&D for effective equipment to respond to LSFO.
KOAI will participate in the CBC (Creative Business Cup) Global Final, a global startups’ innovative technology contest held in Copenhagen, Denmark next June.
