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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.
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.
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.
NARA and Cefas' OCPP team deployed the Bolina Permanent Debris Boom, supplied by Ecocoast, across two sites: the Kelani River and the Ja-Ela River.
The project originally planned a single deployment on the Kelani River. Unseasonal rainfall affected conditions there, so the team added a longer boom on the Ja-Ela River rather than relocating the project entirely. Both rivers now have active debris interception in place.
The boom uses a flush-faced curtain design with no gap at the surface or below the waterline, allowing continuous water flow while capturing and retaining large floating debris such as plastic bottles and tree branches.
Beyond physical containment, the boom acts as a monitoring tool, providing insights into the composition and volume of litter traveling downriver – data that helps researchers understand the sources and trends of plastic pollution.
Ecocoast debris booms are designed to capture a wide variety of floating debris, including plastic waste, logs, tree branches, leaves, seaweed, reeds and other man-made trash. The booms effectively capture both surface and sub-surface debris. Their advanced flush-faced design ensures efficient collection of both natural and artificial debris, helping keep waterways clean and protect infrastructure from blockages and damage.
Ecocoast uses smart technologies to help clients make better environmental decisions. Their Water Quality Monitoring (WQM) buoys gather live data on pollution levels, while detailed reports support clients in meeting compliance and sustainability goals.
In Ecuador, Ecocoast works with Ichthion to reduce river-based plastic pollution using the Azure System in the Portoviejo River. Bolina Permanent Debris Booms guide waste to a central point, where it’s moved ashore by a conveyor for sorting and recycling. Sensors collect data to support decisions as part of the Clean Currents Coalition.
Ecocoast’s geotextile containers also called geotubes, protect shorelines from erosion while also supporting marine biodiversity. They provide a permeable, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional hard coastal structures. Placed on the seabed, they reduce wave impact and help form stable habitats for marine life like fish, corals and kelp, supporting ecosystem recovery in coastal areas.
Ecocoast supported the early development of The Ocean Cleanup’s technology by designing and manufacturing a 600-meter-long custom screen for System 001 in the UAE. This screen was deployed in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch as part of the world’s first large-scale ocean cleanup system. Our founders were present at the system's launch in San Francisco, underscoring our commitment to innovation in marine debris removal
Ecocoast also supplied Bolina Permanent Debris Booms for The Ocean Cleanup’s initial Interceptor models, aiding in the extraction of plastic directly from rivers.
Ecocoast can provide comprehensive CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) impact documentation to its clients. This includes quantifying the volume of plastic waste removed, calculating reductions in carbon footprint, and detailing community and environmental benefits delivered through their projects. These reports enable clients to showcase their measurable sustainability outcomes and promote transparency in environmental initiatives.
Real-time water quality monitoring enables Ecocoast to respond quickly to environmental challenges. By continuously tracking changes in water quality and debris levels to just name a few, their technologies help teams take timely action, reduce risks and improve the impact of clean-up efforts. This approach ensures that environmental protection measures are proactive and based on the latest data.
Hydropower intakes can be clogged by logs, branches, vegetation and aquatic plants found in the river like hyacinth, including man-made trash. This often happens during flooding periods. These materials can obstruct intake structures, reduce water flow, lower generation efficiency and increase maintenance needs if not properly managed with effective debris control systems.
Ecocoast’s barriers are highly scalable and adaptable to different hydropower sites worldwide. Their customized floating barrier systems have been successfully implemented at diverse locations, such as hydropower plants in Rwanda and Belgium, by tailoring engineering solutions to each site’s specific conditions, water levels and operational needs. This approach allows effective debris control and protection at a wide range of hydropower facilities.
Ecocoast barriers are engineered to minimize environmental impact by using sustainable materials, such as fully recyclable, foam-free designs that significantly reduce raw material use and carbon footprint. Their barriers, like the Ecobarrier Silt Curtain Green, contain silt and sediment, prevent marine ecosystem disruption and support compliance with environmental regulations, all while maintaining high performance and durability.
Ecocoast can implement a debris control system rapidly, often delivering turnkey solutions from site assessment to installation within a short timeframe, depending on project complexity and site conditions. Their engineering-driven approach, including custom design and on-site evaluation, ensures efficient deployment and immediate improvement in debris management for critical infrastructure like hydropower plants.
A custom-engineered solution is needed instead of an off-the-shelf barrier because every hydropower site has unique environmental, operational and debris challenges that standard products cannot fully address. Custom barriers are tailored to specific site conditions, such as water flow, debris types and intake design, ensuring maximum protection, efficiency and reduced maintenance needs, which off-the-shelf options often fail to deliver.
Yes. The Rwanda case study highlights multiple cost-saving benefits:
The Bolina Log Screen Boom features robust, interlinked mesh panels that extend below the water surface to capture both floating and submerged debris. Swivel connectors allow flexible installation and adaptation to changing water levels. Its durable construction and high visibility make it ideal for protecting hydropower intakes from a wide range of debris while minimizing maintenance.
The most effective interception points sit upstream – river mouths, marina entrances and stormwater outfalls – where debris is still concentrated and hasn't yet spread into open water. Once plastic reaches the open ocean, recovery becomes far more difficult and expensive.
Debris booms hold a floating barrier across a waterway choke point. Water passes through while the barrier traps floating waste for collection. Effective designs combine surface containment with subsurface capture, so debris cannot slip underneath.
A flush-faced debris boom uses a continuous curtain with no gap at the surface or below the waterline, unlike conventional float-and-skirt designs. It intercepts debris both above and below the water's surface, then self-clears to a collection point or spillway. The design was first introduced by Bolina, a company acquired by Ecocoast in 2020. It has since then been the benchmark in the industry.
Yes. Some debris boom designs, including Bolina Debris Booms, include built-in openings that let watercraft pass through without compromising the barrier's containment function.
Yes. Ecocoast manufactured the screen for The Ocean Cleanup's original System 001. The Ocean Cleanup also used Bolina Permanent Debris Booms in some of its first Interceptor deployments.
Bolina Permanent Debris Booms, part of the Ecocoast range, were used in some of The Ocean Cleanup's first Interceptor deployments in rivers.
Large-scale river interceptor projects typically rely on floating barriers that combine surface flotation with a subsurface screen or skirt. The most effective designs use full-width, flush-faced containment to prevent debris from slipping around or underneath the barrier – the same principle behind Bolina Permanent Debris Booms.
Ecocoast has partnered with Ichthion in Ecuador, Noria in the Netherlands, Cefas and NARA in Sri Lanka, DEME in Belgium, and The Ocean Cleanup across river and ocean deployments including Indonesia.
Ecocoast engineered Europe's longest floating debris barrier on the Scheldt River in Belgium, in partnership with DEME. It captures 218 kilograms of plastic and debris daily.
Yes. Ecocoast manufactured the screen for The Ocean Cleanup's original System 001, and Bolina Permanent Debris Booms were used in some of its first Interceptor deployments, including early sites in Indonesia.
Some designs, like the boom supporting Ichthion's Azure system in Ecuador, use a porous structure and set target depth that allows fluvial fauna to pass underneath, while still trapping floating waste, including small items like cigarette filters and bottle tops.
Each river or waterway presents different conditions: tidal range, current speed, debris volume, wildlife sensitivity and boat traffic. Effective debris control adapts the same core engineering principles, full containment and durability, to the specific demands of each site.
