The System
Marine System's spill technology is designed to
treat oil spill at first detection. This approach allows treatment as
the oil is being spilled, on thin oil films, and application in shallow
water or remote areas where mechanical recovery and cleanup crews cannot
be deployed. The system consists of self-contained dispersal equipment
and the Pristine Sea product. The ability to disperse product from a
ship or facility without putting personnel in the water is a key feature
of this technology. Response activity can safely begin immediately on
recognition of a spill regardless of light, weather or ship speed.
The Product
The Pristine Sea product is a unique patented
material which chemically attaches to the oil to form semi-solid cakes.
The resulting oil cakes will remain afloat indefinitely. The oil cake
can be mechanically removed or treated with microbes for natural
reduction by bioremediation. Laboratory tests in microcosms and wave
tank tests in the United States, Finland, and Russia have verified the
safety and efficacy of the Pristine Sea product. Field trials under
controlled conditions have confirmed laboratory results.
Product Info Biosorbent Technology
The Equipment
The equipment is a self contained mechanism for
dispersal of bioabsorbents and sorbents in combating spills in the
marine environment. It is designed to allow permanent installation on
vessels, piers, or offshore facilities. The design also allows temporary
installation on vessels of opportunity or trucks for treating
shorelines, and for transport to the spill site by helicopters.
Permanent installation on oil tankers and offshore facilities allows the
treatment of a spill to start within seconds of spill detection. The
"harbor" unit fits in the baggage compartment of airliners so there is
no delay for special cargo aircraft. The design is human engineered to
safely allow product replenishment during dispersal operations.