MSRC’s mechanical recovery inventory includes a comprehensive range of Oil Spill Response Vessels (OSRVs), Oil Spill Response Barges (OSRBs), workboats, boom, skimmers, storage solutions, and other equipment. These resources are capable of supporting ocean/offshore, nearshore/shoreline, and inland response operations, ensuring readiness for a variety of spill scenarios.
Types of Mechanical Recovery
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Boom
Oil spill containment boom is a floating barrier used to corral and contain oil on the water's surface.
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Fast Advancing Encounter System
The Fast Advancing Encounter System (FAES) used by MSRC is the NOFI Current Buster Series.
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High Volume Skimming Package (HVSP)
MSRC has high-volume skimming packages and ancillary deployment equipment to install on Vessels of Opportunity (VOO), such as platform supply vessels. These high-volume skimming packages are prepackaged into shipping containers to be trucked or freighted to locations as needed.
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Oil Spill Response Vessel (OSRV)
An Oil Spill Response Vessel (OSRV) is a purpose-built or adapted vessel equipped with an onboard skimming system…
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Response Trailer
In those areas where MSRC has broadened and enhanced its Interior capability, MSRC may have pre-positioned specially designed Response Trailers with equipment (boom, skimmer, storage and other assets) appropriate for the local operating environment.
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Skimmer
A skimmer is a device that removes free floating oil from the water's surface.
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Storage
A vessel, barge or other container used to temporarily store recovered oil.
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Support Vessel
These vessels provide support and assistance to on water recovery and containment operations.