NEWS:
BoomVane Spray
- a single vessel wide swath
dispersant application system aiming at enhanced effectiveness and efficiency -
Concept:
By suspending a
hose with a series of nozzles between the vessel and a mast on the BoomVane
(paravane)
towed by the same vessel, dispersants can be applied in a controlled manner over
a wide swath. An innovative anti-tilt system prevents
the BoomVane from heeling over when the nozzle hose is tightened up to the
optimal catenary.
Models:
Coastal - effective swath 25 m, operating speed 4-5 knots - for use with Standard BoomVane
(1 m draught)
on coastal fishing, patrol and work vessels.
Offshore - effective swath 50 m, operating speed 4-5 knots - for use with Offshore BoomVane (2 m
draught) on
offshore spill response vessels.
Partners:
Ayles Fernie International (www.aylesfernie.co.uk)
provides the dispersant technology expertise and hardware to the project, for
both the coastal and offshore models.
Lidan Marine (www.lidanmarine.com)
provides the winch technology expertise and hardware required for the advanced,
automated systems to handle and maintain the nozzle hose and Offshore BoomVane
in relation to the deployment vessel - also in rolling seas.
Funding & support:
The project is mainly funded thru the Oil Spil Response 2010
Technology Programme led by the Norwegian Clean Seas Association for
Operating Companies (NOFO), and the Norwegian Coastal Administration.
Progress:
A coastal model prototype - designed for use on coastal fishing vessels, patrol
craft and spill response vessels has been extensively tested in various sea
conditions, and the introduction of a commercial model is planned for late 2011.
An offshore model prototype is currently in production and the test programme is
to be completed before the end of 2011.
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Coastal system on |
... system in operation, 4,5 knots. |
Running downwind in a bit of wind & chop. |
Trials on KV Nornen, Norwegian Coast Guard. | |||||