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Obe Obell Internatio ll International S nal SA Nautical activities and water sports are attracting an increasing number of participants, many of who are nature lovers that seek out unspoilt natural harbours. Unfortunately these beauty spots are by definition unequipped with even basic amenities and are therefore at risk of being irreparably damaged by the visitors. One major source of damage is irresponsible yachtsmen who simply dispose of their waste by throwing it overboard. The accumulation of this waste is not just a visual eyesore; it also poses a serious threat to the ecology and wildlife of both the coastline and the deep sea. What is needed is a solution that permits yachtsmen to dispose of their waste in a responsible manner without imposing an onerous effort on their part. Today, this solution exists, it is the OBELL. A simple and intelligent gesture 5 yachtsmen generate 2 kilos of waste per day ! Without having to go ashore, you can dispose of the rubbish bags in the OBELL, a floating waste container. Société anonyme au capital de 38112.25 € - RCS Nanterre B422 190 876 – TVA FR 97 596 145 524 Immeubles Elysées – 7C Place du dôme – La Défense – 92056 Paris La Défense Cedex Tel : 33 (0)1 72 75 72 58 – Fax 33 (0)1 72 75 72 99 - Site : www.obell.com - E-mail : obell@obell.com

Obe Obell Internatio ll International S nal SA A lack of good citizenship and environmental responsibility An unfortunate side effect of almost every human endeavour is the production of waste that has to be disposed of. The problems associated with toxic and nuclear waste are often brought to the publics’ attention along with the deteriorating state of our seas and oceans. This is particularly the case along coastlines close to densely populated and industrialised areas, such as the Mediterranean and Baltic Sea. Seamen, both professional and leisure yachtsmen, have the tendency to exhibit an irresponsible behaviour that they would not exhibit on land. They dispose of their waste no matter where, without thinking about the consequences of their actions, which seem to be insignificant to them – out of sight, out of mind –. Campaigns to raise awareness of the environmental problems and to encourage people to pay more respect towards environment are becoming more numerous, but they have still a long way to go before they attain the desired results – making people think globally but act locally. To achieve a clean environment, the easiest way to make yachtsmen more responsible is to place containers to collect their waste at the very places where they sail and moor. Simple actions with dramatic consequences Pollution due to solid waste mainly originates from the general easy-going feeling that has turned the coastline and the sea into a disorderly dumping ground. The remote and sometimes even preserved locations are especially prone to the accumulation of plastic packaging, tins, glass and PET bottles, and a large collection of undesirable waste. It is unfortunate, but the lack of good citizenship regarding the waste often found on land is even worse at sea. During the high season in France, more than 4 million yachtsmen need to dispose of their rubbish on a daily basis. Every year, the air patrols flying along the coastlines report rapidly increasing volumes of waste but are helpless and can only notice this unacceptable situation. Specifically during summer, drifts of waste will be floating in the open seas and at the mercy of the currents. Numerous creeks, bays and even harbour zones display the sad scene of piles of varied garbage (most of all plastic bags) mainly as a result of yachting. This waste, when not laid along the coastline by the current, floats on the surface being progressively covered by weed until it eventually sinks. Below the surface, sea animals often confuse these greenish masses with food and eat them. Then they die of suffocation or intestinal obstruction. Thousand of sea-turtles, dolphins, sharks and other fishes are victims of this outrageous situation every year. Société anonyme au capital de 38112.25 € - RCS Nanterre B422 190 876 – TVA FR 97 596 145 524 Immeubles Elysées – 7C Place du dôme – La Défense – 92056 Paris La Défense Cedex Tel : 33 (0)1 72 75 72 58 – Fax 33 (0)1 72 75 72 99 - Site : www.obell.com - E-mail : obell@obell.com

Obe Obell Internatio ll International S nal SA Floating waste bins OBELL offers an intelligent solution with its Champagne cork shaped floating waste bin. The OBELL is shaped like this famous cork for the following reasons :the wide base insures the floatability as well as the stability and the high and tapered neck enables an easy waste collection. Located at port entrances and other places visited by yachtsmen, with 2.20 metres diameter for 200 kilos gross weight, their 1,200 litres capacity allows to collect the waste of about 100 yachts. The 1,200 litres capacity is made up of six 200 litres compartments meaning that, should future laws oblige, OBELL can be used for selective waste sorting as well. Hundreds of OBELL are already in use. Very tough tests confirmed OBELL’s high stability under bad weather. OBELL resists to winds up to 150 kph, to currents up to 4 knots and to a swell of up to 2 metres. Night security is also assured: an autonomous light beacon warns sailors about the position of the obstacle. The waste bag collection is also simple and economical. One man aboard a light boat can do it without any special skills or training. The fact that you have to replace only six 200 litres bags avoids the use of complicated and expensive lifting equipment. Société anonyme au capital de 38112.25 € - RCS Nanterre B422 190 876 – TVA FR 97 596 145 524 Immeubles Elysées – 7C Place du dôme – La Défense – 92056 Paris La Défense Cedex Tel : 33 (0)1 72 75 72 58 – Fax 33 (0)1 72 75 72 99 - Site : www.obell.com - E-mail : obell@obell.com

Obe Obell Internatio ll International S nal SA OBELL dimensions and data Diameter: 2.20 m Hull height: 1.85 m Height above water level: 1.65 m Overall height: 2.65 m Capacity: 1,200 l Gross weight: 200 kg Hull material: composite Anchorage system Fastener Stainless steel 14 mm ∅ links Chain Dead weight (Dolphin) 1,500 kg Markings Battery operated beacon recharged by solar cells Dynamic behaviour while in use Unsinkable, even under extreme conditions Proven stability limits Wind up to 150 kph Current up to 4 kts Swell up to 2 m Key points Key features of OBELL: • simple and easy to use and without risks for yachtsmen when they dispose of rubbish • specific and easy mooring facility for waste collection boat • simple cleaning and maintenance of waste container • impossible for normal leisure yachts to moor along OBELL • impossible to be used as a pontoon by swimmers Société anonyme au capital de 38112.25 € - RCS Nanterre B422 190 876 – TVA FR 97 596 145 524 Immeubles Elysées – 7C Place du dôme – La Défense – 92056 Paris La Défense Cedex Tel : 33 (0)1 72 75 72 58 – Fax 33 (0)1 72 75 72 99 - Site : www.obell.com - E-mail : obell@obell.com

Obe Obell Internatio ll International S nal SA Love and leave a clean sea environment ! What is OBELL? • OBELL in a few words • Why have OBELL in a harbour environment? • Pictures of OBELL • Types of anchoring • Selective waste sorting Société anonyme au capital de 38112.25 € - RCS Nanterre B422 190 876 – TVA FR 97 596 145 524 Immeubles Elysées – 7C Place du dôme – La Défense – 92056 Paris La Défense Cedex Tel : 33 (0)1 72 75 72 58 – Fax 33 (0)1 72 75 72 99 - Site : www.obell.com - E-mail : obell@obell.com