Pollution Control

The SWORC is transportable by lorry within its own 20’ shipping container and also by car on its own road legal trailer. POLLUTION CONTROL

The coast is clear with SWORC

Many burns continued for several hours at a time, and the longest continual burn lasted about 12 hours. POLLUTION CONTROL

PyroBoom shines in Gulf spill response

The total of all pollutants salved in 2010 was 574,386 tons compared with 2009’s total of 1,018,872 tons, a fall of 44%. Photo courtesy of ISU. POLLUTION CONTROL

ISU Pollution Prevention Survey results

The Kvichak 30’ rapid response skimmer is a shallow water capable, near shore skimming vessel, well suited for use on oil spills in waterways, bays, and harbours. POLLUTION CONTROL

Oil spill recovery vessel to Portugal

Hopper dredger ‘Hein’ dredges the first load of silt for Rotterdam in front of the Lloyd shipyard in Bremerhaven. POLLUTION CONTROL

Dredged silt goes to Rotterdam

The MMO is tasked with approving treatment products (including dispersants) that ensure the impact of a pollution incident is minimised. POLLUTION CONTROL

UK oil spill treatment review begins

The Deepwater Horizon project adequately demonstrated the need for more cooperation when it comes to clean ups after an oil spill. POLLUTION CONTROL

Danish consortium aims to map oil spills

A Vikoma Weir Boom is seen both containing and recovering oil. POLLUTION CONTROL

Boom demand sparks boom times for Vikoma

Peterson SBS marine services manager Mike Munro said, ‘our vessel pooling system ensures fewer ships are operating within the area, meaning less fuel is used and the environmental impact is lessened.’ POLLUTION CONTROL

Vessel sharing saves pounds and pollution

A top view shows the DOP pumps built into the ladder. POLLUTION CONTROL

Innovative harbour clean-up underway at Antwerp

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