Norwegian

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Types of Equipment

Norwegian Oil Trawl

Dimensions:	N/A
Weight:	9 tons; approximately
Transport:	Reel mounted on OSRV (8.5'H x 8'W x 15'L)

Quantity	Component
1	Norwegian Oil Trawl
	95 meters of Guiding boom
1	Cross Bridle
1	15 ft. Container Frame with Reel
	Spares for reel and container

* Number of Operators Required: 4-6

Description

The Fully Integrated Oil Containment System (FIOCS) 800 Norwegian Oil trawl is a boom containment system with bottom netting across a "V" shaped apex. Oil layers can build up to a thickness of 1-2 feet to provide optimal skimming conditions for the Transrec 350 skimmer. This boom system will be used aboard OSRV's.

Handling/Operation

The FIOCS 800 Norwegian Oil Trawl on board the OSRV will work in conjunction with the Transrec 350 skimmer. The Oil trawl has three integral components which make up the system: the 110m trawl with bottom nets, the 95m of guide boom with a tow bridle, and the cross bridle outrigger. It will provide MSRC with its maximum recovery production system. This evolution will require the OSRV's support boat to work in coordination with the OSRV for deployment and operation of this boom. Manning requirements for the Norwegian Oil Trawl will include several equipment operators on board the OSRV to handle the boom deployment and two operators aboard the support boat.