Seven Clean Seas Crew Just Spotted an Actual ‘UFO’ Off the Coast of Bali
Written by Sanjit Misra (Sustainability Consultant at Seven Clean Seas)

Seven Clean Seas Crew Just Spotted an Actual ‘UFO’ Off the Coast of Bali

Yes, our crew members actually spotted a UFO (Unique Floating OTTER) in Bali - off the coast of Tanjung Benoa! 

Yes, you’ve been clickbaited into reading this. But, we promise to make it worth the click.  

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In OTTER News…

On September 2nd, 2025, something extraordinary will happen at the docks of Tanjung Benoa, Bali.

A sleek, compact vessel will cut through the early morning tide. Its name - bold and bright in black and yellow - is OTTER. But, this is no tourist boat. It’s a mission in motion. It represents a  new chapter in Indonesia’s fight against ocean plastic pollution.

And for Seven Clean Seas, it marks more than a project launch. It’s a promise fulfilled - to build scalable, innovative, and community-powered solutions where they’re needed most.

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READ: Plastic Treaty, TNFD, GRI, CDP: Are You Ready to Disclose Your Plastic ESG Data?


The OTTER-Wordly Vessel

The OTTER - (short for Offshore & Tidal Trash Extraction Rig) is Seven Clean Seas’ first major recovery project in Bali. And for us, this is more than a new geography. It’s a moment that has been years in the making. Bali represents one of Indonesia’s most urgent frontlines in the battle against marine plastic pollution. It’s a place where the currents (e.g. ITF or the Indonesian Throughflow Current) carry waste from across the region, where tourism brings both blessing and burden, and where coastal communities live every day with the reality of plastic invading their shores, reefs, and livelihoods.

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MOL Indonesia Team and Tom Peacock-Nazil (CEO, Seven Clean Seas)

So we knew that if we were to make a difference here, we couldn’t come with a temporary fix. We needed an operation that was scalable, sustainable, and deeply rooted in community. 

The OTTER is exactly that. Donated by MOL Indonesia and sponsored by the Sahabat Multi Bintang Foundation, this vessel is a purpose-built solution designed to operate in the tidal zones where traditional beach cleanups fall short. It’s equipped with a conveyor belt to extract floating plastics directly from the water’s surface - efficiently, continuously, and with minimal ecological disturbance. But perhaps most importantly, it’s operated by a local crew who are formally employed, insured, and trained, reflecting our commitment to fair work and long-term social impact.

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Deny Giovanno and Jeffry Christon (Multi Bintang Foundation - Part of the Heineken Company) and James Myring (COO, Seven Clean Seas)

This project is a first for Seven Clean Seas in Bali, but it builds on years of experience refining our recovery model in places like Batam and Bintan. What makes OTTER different is that it represents a leap forward in plastic recovery. What excites us most is the potential. The OTTER could become the blueprint for similar systems across Indonesia’s 17,000 islands. It protects ecosystems before they’re polluted. And, it creates new ways for businesses, governments, and citizens to participate in ocean stewardship.


READ: NEW RESEARCH: Maritime Routes Are Choking Oceans with Plastic Pellets.


The launch on September 2nd is more than just a ribbon-cutting event. It’s an invitation. An invitation to see the problem and the solution - up close. To witness how ocean innovation and local action can combine to make something truly powerful. 

Bali’s OTTER isn’t just a boat. It’s a belief: that the ocean deserves better, and that with the right tools and partnerships, we can give it exactly that.

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If the OTTER, as a concept or as a reality, fascinates you, join us on September 2, 2025 in Bali!

  • Date: Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
  • Time: 9:30 AM
  • Location: Tanjung Benoa Dock, next to TPS 3R Panca Lestari

Why attend?

See impact in action: how we design and operate large-scale, community-driven recovery projects in Tanjung Benoa, integrating cleanup, education, and post-collection solutions.

Explore partnership opportunities. This is how companies can make or scale real environmental and social impact in Bali with Seven Clean Seas.

Network with peers & changemakers already supporting the project (like Sahabat Multi Bintang Foundation of Bir Bintang).

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Tom Peacock-Nazil - All aboard the OTTER!

Attend the OTTER launch in Bali on September 2: Email us at hello@sevencleanseas.com


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