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Solutions for marine pollution control, coastal and shoreline protection to effectively address environmental concerns
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Solutions for the protection of critical infrastructure and other high-security areas
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Ecocoast was the first manufacturer of the full range of silt curtains in the EMEA region. The Ecobarrier Silt Curtain range is always customized to suit specific conditions and project requirements.
This range of debris booms is the perfect choice for projects of any size. With their durable design and reliable performance, you can trust these booms to protect your project's investments.
If you are looking to ensure full marine protection during an oil spill - trust in our oil boom range to get it done.
Introducing Ecobarrier Foam Containment Booms – your ultimate solution for blocking and capturing large volumes of surface foam during construction.
With these coastal protection containers, you can be sure that environmental concerns are at the forefront of our minds, meeting modern standards for sustainability. The range is designed with both flexibility and durability in mind.
A sustainable mooring solution that supports life below water.
We have developed a simple, effective dewatering solution that has proven its effectiveness in various industries. The dewatering containers are incredibly durable and require minimal maintenance thanks to their superior design features.
These data buoys are designed to collect and transmit real-time environmental, oceanographic and meteorological data for environmental protection, regulatory compliance, public health, research and operations.
Oil booms, and beach sealing oil booms specifically, act as floating barriers on the water’s surface, containing and concentrating the oil in one area. By forming a physical barrier between the open sea and the shoreline, they prevent oil from drifting onto beaches, minimizing environmental damage and making cleanup efforts more efficient.
The selection of an oil boom depends on several site-specific factors, including wave height, tidal flow, proximity to the shore or open sea, wind and current conditions, deployment duration (temporary or long-term), and the environmental sensitivity of the area (e.g., mangroves, ports, or beaches). A marine specialist can help choose the most effective solution.
Oil booms are designed to function across a wide range of conditions, but not every boom works in every environment. Lightweight booms are suitable for calm or sheltered waters, while harsher conditions, such as offshore or high-wave environments, require more robust designs with solid flotation, reinforced fabrics and strong anchoring systems.
The Ecobarrier Inflatable Oil Boom is ideal for emergency response in inshore environments. It is stored on reels for rapid deployment and is well-suited for protecting sensitive coastal areas like ports, harbors and mangroves. This boom has been successfully used in real-world emergencies, such as oil spills in Kalba, UAE.
Oil booms are primarily designed for containing and controlling oil spills on water, but they can also be used in some cases to manage issues like toxic algal blooms. However, it is important to note that oil booms are not intended for general debris, trash or other types of marine pollution. For those specific challenges, we offer dedicated solutions such as debris booms, silt curtains and other specialized marine barriers – each engineered for particular environmental problems. This ensures you always have the right boom for your project, maximizing effectiveness and compliance with environmental regulations.
Using the correct boom for the conditions improves containment efficiency, limits the spread of oil, reduces environmental impact and speeds up cleanup operations. A poorly matched boom can fail under local conditions, leading to greater environmental damage and higher response costs.
Yes, our booms are also used to contain and control harmful algal blooms, particularly where chemical treatment is not viable. For example, in Belgium, our booms were successfully deployed to prevent algae from entering water supply, offering an environmentally friendly containment solution.
You can explore our full range of oil booms and environmental protection solutions at Ecocoast. For tailored support or expert advice, you can contact our team directly through the website’s contact us page.
A Beach Sealing Oil Boom , also called a Shore Sealing Boom, is designed to block oil spills from reaching the shore. Unlike regular floating booms, it has one air-filled tube on top to float and two water-filled tubes below to hold it in place. This special design creates a tight seal between land and water, especially during low tide, making it perfect for protecting beaches and shallow coastal areas.
The EBSB oil boom is ideal for use in calm, shallow water environments, including beaches, shallow water areas and even swamps. Its design allows it to form an effective barrier in these environments, particularly where water meets land and in tidal areas. This makes it ideal for environmental protection projects aiming to prevent oil spills from reaching sensitive shorelines.
The boom is constructed from high-tenacity PVC/TPU fabric, making it extremely durable and flexible. This material choice ensures the boom is resistant to tearing and can withstand tough environmental conditions.
These booms are mainly used to stop oil spills from reaching shallow waters, beaches and swamps in coastal areas. They are particularly useful in areas where traditional containment methods are less effective due to tidal fluctuations.
The boom features rapid deployment capabilities, being air-inflated and easy to deploy. This allows for the quick formation of a seal to contain spills efficiently, making it suitable for emergency response situations.
Yes, it can be combined with other Ecocoast products, marine and engineering services to create a complete solution for protecting the coast and controlling marine pollution.
Ecocoast offers a range of oil booms tailored to nearshore settings, including Fence, Solid Flotation, Harbour, Inflatable and Beach Sealing Oil Booms. Each type serves specific water conditions and deployment needs:
Ecobarrier Fence Oil Booms function effectively in shallow, tidal nearshore conditions through a specialized design optimized for low-energy environments. Their flat-panel structure with closed-cell foam floats provides reliable buoyancy while preventing water absorption, ensuring stability in shallow waters. The UV-stabilized PVC membrane offers durability against sun exposure and saltwater corrosion, critical for tidal areas with fluctuating water levels.
Ecocoast can deploy containment solutions extremely quickly during a spill, thanks to lightweight, rapid-response designs such as inflatable oil booms. These booms can be stored compactly on boom reels, allowing for fast, efficient deployment in emergency situations, often much faster than traditional oil booms.
Early installation of oil containment booms delivers significant environmental benefits by immediately limiting the spread of oil and other pollutants, preventing them from reaching sensitive shorelines, wetlands and marine habitats where cleanup is more difficult and ecological damage can be long-lasting. By acting as a first line of defense, early containment protects vulnerable species and ecosystems, reduces the area affected by the spill and makes cleanup faster and more effective.
While the main floating booms physically contain oil, Ecocoast’s broader suite includes Water Quality Monitoring (WQM) buoys. These continuously detect oil or chemical anomalies, issuing instant alerts when thresholds are breached. These warnings enable quick action – such as deploying inflatable emergency booms – to prevent the spread and avoid serious environmental or regulatory issues. The continuous data provided helps teams adjust containment strategies in real time, maximizing environmental protection and minimizing cleanup costs.
At Ecocoast, end-of-life management is guided by a strong commitment to sustainability and responsible resource use as part of the Ecocoast 4Ds framework. Instead of sending products to landfill, marine barriers and solutions are properly removed, repaired or recycled to minimize environmental impact. We actively support clients in diverting products from landfill, reinforcing our mission to deliver long-term, sustainable solutions for coastal and marine protection.
WQM buoys continuously monitor water quality and automatically trigger alerts when contamination is detected. These alerts are directly linked to standard operating procedures, such as initiating boom deployment, notifying emergency response teams or escalating the situation to authorities. This integration ensures that detection leads immediately to containment actions, enabling a rapid and coordinated response to water quality incidents.
Ecocoast’s Inflatable Oil Booms are rapid-response floating barriers designed to contain oil spills in calm to moderately dynamic water environments, such as marinas and sensitive marine areas like mangroves. These booms are air-inflated, allowing for compact storage on boom reels and extremely fast deployment when every minute counts. Once deployed, they form a robust physical barrier that prevents oil from spreading, helping to protect marine ecosystems and infrastructure. Their lightweight, durable construction ensures easy handling and reliable performance during emergency spill response, especially where storage space and swift action are critical.
Ecocoast oil booms are constructed from high-performance, oil- and chemical-resistant materials such as PVC, polyurethane and high-tensile fabrics, with added UV stabilizers to ensure durability in harsh marine environments.
The choice of material directly influences the boom’s buoyancy, flexibility and lifespan. For example, Ecocoast’s Bolina Harbour Oil Booms use rotomolded, foam-filled floats for exceptional stability and long-term performance, even in rough waters. Lighter materials like polyurethane are ideal for rapid deployment and temporary use, while heavy-duty, high-tensile fabrics are selected for permanent installations and critical infrastructure protection.
These material choices ensure that each oil boom is tailored to specific site conditions, offering reliable containment, easy deployment and minimal maintenance across a range of marine applications.
Ecocoast oil booms are quickly deployed either from shore or by boat, with modular sections easily connected for the required length. Once in place, they are securely anchored using site-appropriate methods such as ground anchors or ballast weights to ensure stability in varying water conditions. Maintenance involves routine inspections for damage, checking connections and anchors, and promptly repairing or replacing any worn sections to ensure ongoing effective performance.
Ecocoast manages seasonal and extreme weather variations by providing oil booms specifically engineered for different conditions, including heavy-duty models with robust, foam-filled floats and high-tensile materials for rough waters. Anchoring systems are customized and regularly adjusted to match site-specific weather and water forces, ensuring the booms stay secure and effective even during storms or rapid environmental changes. This approach keeps sensitive areas protected year-round.
Yes, oil booms can be reused, but their reusability depends on several factors. The type of boom, the extent and type of oil contamination, environmental conditions during deployment, and how well the boom is cleaned and maintained all play a role in determining if it can be used again. Heavy-duty and high-quality booms – like our Bolina Harbour Oil Booms – are more likely to withstand multiple uses, especially if they are properly cleaned after each deployment and regularly inspected for damage or wear. If a boom becomes saturated, damaged or deteriorates, it should be replaced or disposed of according to local regulations. Proper storage and maintenance further extend the lifespan and performance of reusable oil booms.
For Ecocoast products, test reports can be made available upon request to verify performance and compliance with project requirements. These reports detail the results of rigorous in-house and third-party testing, ensuring that each product meets specified standards for durability, effectiveness and safety. Clients can request these documents to support project documentation or regulatory submissions, providing added confidence in the quality and reliability of Ecocoast solutions.
Ecocoast offers specialized booms for specific marine challenges, ensuring the most effective solution for each problem. While oil booms are engineered primarily to contain and control oil spills, Ecocoast provides dedicated debris booms for managing floating waste, plastic and other debris in waterways, ports and critical infrastructure sites. Using the right type of boom – oil booms for oil, debris booms for trash and floating waste – maximizes performance, durability and environmental protection. This targeted approach ensures that each marine issue is addressed with the most suitable and efficient barrier system.
