To custom design an ocean oil containment boom that would withstand an ocean environment in the Gulf of Mexico. BP requested a 26″, 38″ and 42″ prototype to test and commission for use in these rugged conditions.
Project Overview
Date: June, 2010
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Features Summary
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| Design: | Large ocean boom designed to tolerate and protect against ocean conditions with high freeboard balanced by deep skirt and ballast. |
| Production: | Provided the lengths required, the boom was commissioned for work in Chinese factory for transport by air. |
