There are several types of oil containment booms designed for different spill scenarios. The most common ones include permanent booms, which are fixed booms installed around ports or terminals for continuous protection. Inflatable booms are portable and easy to deploy, inflated with air or foam for rapid response in various water conditions. Curtain booms are vertical barriers that contain floating oil in open water or during shoreline cleanup.
Sorbent booms are made of absorbent materials encased in a boom to soak up and contain the oil for later recovery. Fence booms guide and direct oil toward designated collection points for efficient cleanup. Each type has specific advantages, making them suitable for particular spill scenarios in open waters, coastal areas, or confined spaces.
