Debris booms, also known as river booms, trash booms or containment booms, are floating barriers. They are designed to prevent the spread of floating waste in rivers, lakes, canals, waterways and coastal areas. These barriers effectively trap debris such as leaves, logs, seaweed, plastic and other trash. They help maintain clean and safe water environments, protecting aquatic life and preventing blockages in critical infrastructure like dams, hydroelectric power plants and reservoirs.
We specialize in two types of debris booms: Bolina Permanent Debris Booms and Bolina Log Screen Booms. Both types are durable, efficient and customizable to meet specific needs. Contact us for expert advice on selecting the right debris boom for your project.
Bolina Permanent Debris Booms for easy containment and recovery of floating debris as a permanent installation.
Setting a benchmark, our debris booms are the only fully flush-faced permanent debris solutions in the market. Their unique design ensures self-clearing at the right current angle. Workboats can smoothly collect materials, eliminating the need for slow ‘nibbling,’ saving time, money and effort on maintenance. Benefit from our detailed engineering services and specialized end connections.
We engineered Europe’s longest floating debris barrier on the Scheldt River in Belgium to improve water quality. The barrier captured 218kg of plastic and debris daily, removing 7 tonnes of waste and pollutants each month.
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PDB-range
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Reflective strips, end connections, tidal compensator, warning signage/graphics, access gate, branding
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Water quality monitoring (WQM), debris monitoring, demarcation buoys, demarcation lighting, boat rental
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Waterways, dams, reservoirs, weirs, inshore
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Low to moderate (< 1.0m/s)
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Medium duration (< 1.0m)
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Medium to long
Bolina Log Screen Booms maintain power generation where the amount of floating debris can be exceptional.
The booms play a crucial role in sustaining power generation at major hydroelectric dams across the globe, particularly in instances where the quantity of debris is unusually high.
Mesh screens are joined together to provide a seamless barrier for logs and debris with full articulation between units. Each mesh screen is easily attached to the underside of the booms via specially designed swivel connectors. Customised end connections are also available to allow the boom to follow changing water levels.
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LSB-range
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Reflective strips, end connections, tidal compensator, warning signage/graphics, access gate, branding
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Water quality monitoring (WQM), debris monitoring, demarcation buoys, demarcation lighting, boat rental
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Waterways, dams, reservoirs, weirs, inshore
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Moderate to strong (< 1.5m/s)
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Medium duration (< 1.0m)
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Medium to long
To provide solutions for environmental protection, safety and security applications – engineered to monitor, protect and regenerate. We follow the Ecocoast 4Ds framework to ensure innovation, sustainability and long-term impact.
Every solution is uniquely designed by our engineering team, leveraging intellectual property and a deep understanding of the specific challenges that you face.
By managing installation, servicing and after-care, we guarantee quality control, optimal performance and exceptional client satisfaction.
We innovate and manufacture our own products, ensuring they are engineered for performance, sustainability and cost-efficiency.
We aim to lead the industry by advocating for sustainability, raising awareness about coastal and waterway regeneration, and collaborating with stakeholders to create lasting positive impacts on the environment and communities around us.