OIL CONTAINMENT BOOMS
Pollboom range of Oil Containment Boom is temporary floating barriers used to contain an oil spill on calm waters. Oil Spill Booms reduce the possibility of pollution on shorelines, rivers and other resources, and protect the environment. Oil containment booms are an important part of the oil spill response process.
Spill can contaminate the marine or terrestrial surroundings severely leading to a lot of environmental damage. Oil spill containment boom can help users minimize the spreading of the spilled oil. It helps in the containment of oil even in areas like oceans and rivers, thus leading to minimal damage to the surrounding environment.
Oil Spill Booms
There are different types of oil spill booms including Foam Filled Boom, inflatable booms, silt curtain, Debris Boom, beach sealing booms, river boom, permanently deployed booms and rapid deployment emergency response booms. Explore our Silt Curtain Booms for Spill Response. For more information our oil spill booms, call (+91) 81696 93840.
Floating Oil Booms Applications
Floating Oil booms are widely deployed in ports, refineries, offshore drilling platforms, and inland waterways. In marine environments, they are used to control the spread of oil during both accidental spills and planned maintenance operations
Types Of Oil Booms
Containment Boom Specifications
| Type | Freeboard | Draft | Wave Height | Section Length | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fence Boom | 500mm | 300mm | 0.5m | 20-50m | Harbors, rivers |
| Inflatable Boom | 650mm | 400mm | 1.0m | 15-30m | Offshore, open sea |
| Permanent Boom | 800mm | 500mm | 1.5m | 50-200m | JNPT Port, refineries |
Compliance: ASTM F818, MARPOL Annex I | PVC coated fabric | Hot-dip galvanized chain
How do I choose between an inflatable boom and a fence boom for my site?
Fence booms suit calm, sheltered water — harbours and rivers with waves under 0.5 metres. Inflatable booms handle open water up to 1.0-metre waves and deploy faster in emergencies. Permanent booms with higher freeboard suit fixed installations at refineries and major ports. It comes down to your wave height and current speed.
How much containment boom do I need for a port terminal or tank farm jetty?
Measure the longest straight-line distance across the water area you need to enclose, then add 30–50% for anchoring, curvature, and tidal movement. A typical single-berth jetty usually needs 100–300 metres of connected boom sections. For circular containment around a vessel or platform, calculate circumference plus the same 30–50% allowance.