ECONAD Inflatable Oil Containment Booms are designed for the rapid containment and control of oil and petroleum-product spills on water.
The inflatable flotation chamber provides high buoyancy while allowing the boom to remain compact during transportation and storage. This makes the system particularly suitable for emergency response operations where fast mobilisation and efficient use of storage space are important.
Oil Spill Containment
The boom creates a continuous floating barrier that helps restrict the movement of oil across the water surface.
The above-water section limits oil splash-over and improves visibility, while the submerged skirt reduces the movement of oil beneath the boom.
The contained oil can then be concentrated and recovered using skimmers, pumps, vacuum units or other oil spill response equipment.
ECONAD Inflatable Booms can be used for:
- Emergency oil spill containment
- Ports and harbours
- Oil terminals and refineries
- Tanker loading and unloading operations
- Coastal and shoreline protection
- Rivers and inland waterways
- Environmentally sensitive areas
- Temporary protection of water intakes
- Oil spill recovery and cleanup operations
The boom can be deployed around the source of a spill or used to protect sensitive areas from approaching contamination.
Inflatable booms are particularly suitable for emergency operations because they can be stored compactly when deflated and rapidly inflated at the deployment site.
Once inflated, the flotation chamber provides the buoyancy required to maintain the barrier in the correct position on the water surface.
Long boom sections can be deployed from shore, vessels or dedicated boom reels depending on the operating conditions.
Inflatable booms can be installed around oil tankers and other vessels during loading, unloading and bunkering operations.
This provides an additional environmental protection measure in the event of an accidental release of oil or fuel.
The barrier can be positioned around the vessel or between the vessel and quay to create a controlled containment area.
The inflatable chamber provides significant buoyancy relative to the weight of the boom.
Depending on the selected model, ECONAD inflatable booms are designed for operation in wave heights of up to approximately 2 metres and wind speeds of up to 20 m/s.
The appropriate boom model should be selected according to the expected environmental conditions and deployment requirements.
Standard ECONAD inflatable boom sections are available in lengths of up to 50 metres.
Long sections reduce the number of connections required along the boom line and can simplify deployment during large-scale response operations.
Multiple sections can be connected to create containment systems of the required total length.
One of the main advantages of inflatable booms is their small storage volume when deflated.
Compared with permanent-flotation boom systems, inflatable booms allow considerably longer lengths of barrier to be transported and stored within a limited space.
This makes them suitable for:
- Emergency response vessels
- Oil spill response bases
- Ports and terminals
- Mobile response units
- Offshore support operations
Inflatable booms can be supplied together with equipment required for efficient deployment and recovery, including:
- Air blowers and inflation systems
- Boom reels
- Tow bridles
- Anchoring systems
- Mooring lines
- Connectors
- Towing equipment
- Repair kits
- Storage and transportation equipment
The configuration can be selected according to the required boom length and operating conditions.
Every oil spill response operation has different environmental and operational requirements.
ECONAD can configure inflatable boom systems according to:
- Required total boom length
- Water depth
- Wave height
- Current velocity
- Wind conditions
- Expected oil type
- Deployment method
- Available vessels and equipment
- Required anchoring arrangement
- Storage and transportation limitations
Based on this information, the appropriate boom model and supporting equipment can be selected.
- Rapid Deployment: Inflatable construction allows the boom to be quickly prepared for emergency response operations.
- Compact Storage: Deflated boom sections require significantly less storage space than rigid or permanent-flotation systems.
- High Buoyancy: The inflatable chamber provides reliable flotation and stable positioning on the water surface.
- Multiple Sizes: NBZ 900, NBZ 1100 and NBZ 1200 models are available for different environmental conditions.
- Long Boom Sections: Sections of up to 50 metres reduce the number of connections required during deployment.
- Suitable for Marine and Inland Waters: The system can be used in ports, harbours, coastal waters, rivers and other protected water areas.
- Complete Response System: Inflatable booms can be supplied together with inflation equipment, reels, anchors and other deployment accessories.
Inflatable Boom Solutions for Oil Spill Response
ECONAD supplies inflatable oil containment booms for ports, oil terminals, tanker operations, emergency response organisations and industrial facilities.
Contact us for:
- Selection of the appropriate boom model
- Calculation of required boom length
- Deployment and anchoring configuration
- Boom reel and inflation equipment selection
- Complete oil spill response systems
- Custom manufacturing
- Technical consultation
- Commercial quotation
Send us information about the required boom length, wave and current conditions, operating location and deployment method to receive a suitable inflatable boom configuration.
| Product type | NBZ 900 | NBZ 1100 | NBZ 1200 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total height, (mm) | 900 | 1100 | 1200 |
| Freeboard, (mm) | 320 | 360 | 400 |
| Waterboard, (mm) | 460 | 520 | 590 |
| Section length, (m) | 50 | ||
| Force tension, (knot) | 50 | 80 | 100 |
| Pressure, (Pa) | 4000-6500 | ||
| Wave height, (m) | 1 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Trawling speed, (kt) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Wind speed, (m/s) | 15 | 15 | 20 |
| Section weight, (kg) | 3,6 | 5 | 7,8 |
| Availability | custom | custom | custom |
