Containment boom
The floating barrier captures spilled oil and other toxins to reduce pollution
Flotation
chamber
Skirt
Ballast
Undrwater fuel removal process
An isolating valve is
bolted to the ship’s hull
where fuel and other
liquids are stored
A hydraulic drill is
attached to the valve and
bores through the hull
and into the tank
The fuel is then pumped
to a waiting barge, which
takes it away
Spills contained and fuel removed
Containment boom
Floating barrier captures spilled oil and other toxins to reduce pollution
Flotation
chamber
Skirt
Ballast
Underwater fuel removal process
An isolating valve is bolted
to the ship’s hull where fuel
and other liquids are stored
A hydraulic drill is
attached to the valve and bores
through the hull and into the tank
The fuel is then pumped to
a waiting barge, which
takes it away