1 / 4   It is expected that there will be more plastic than fish in our oceans if waste keeps flowing into our water supply, and cleaning up this mess seems like a challenging task. But a project led by TheYachtMarket has developed a novel solution. /VCG Photo

2 / 4   Dubbed as the world’s first vessel that “eats” marine waste, “Ocean Saviour”, which can gobble up to five tonnes of debris per day and convert plastic into fuel, was unveiled at the Southampton Boat Show in the UK on Tuesday. /VCG Photo

3 / 4   The eco-friendly concept was inspired by the BBC’s Blue Planet documentary, whose shocking portrayal of waste in the oceans encouraged the project's co-founder. /VCG Photo

4 / 4   The self-powering boat is designed with two booms on either side of the 70 meter-long vessel which will funnel floating pollution into a conveyor. The curved front windows will reduce the impact of waves and offer the best possible visibility for the crew. /VCG Photo