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.

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.