Seaweed Containment Boom – 48″H, 12″ Freeboard x 36″ Draft

• 12" Diameter Flotation
• 36" (3') Permeable Skirt RF Welded into the Float and Chain Ballast Pockets
• 3/8" Galvanized Chain Ballast
• 22oz Blue PVC Coated Fabric
• 22.5" ASTM Quick Latch "Z" Couplers at Each End
• 5/16" Galvanized Top tension Cable Ballast for Additional Support
• Anchor Points Located in Chain Ballast Pocket at Each End and Halfway Mark

ACME Environmental’s Seaweed Boom is designed to effectively contain and control floating seaweed (Sargassum), preventing it from accumulating on shorelines, clogging waterways, or disrupting marine operations. Ideal for coastal resorts, marinas, and aquaculture facilities, this boom serves as a barrier to keep swimming areas and boat channels clear while reducing the environmental and economic impact of excessive seaweed buildup. Its durable construction withstands harsh marine conditions, ensuring long-term deployment with minimal maintenance. By strategically positioning the Seaweed Boom, organizations can maintain cleaner waters, enhance tourism appeal, and protect aquatic ecosystems from excessive organic matter accumulation.

ACME’s Seaweed Stopper Boom is made of PVC-coated fabric. Our standard PVC-coated fabric is resistant to tears, punctures, or other damage and is available in standard orange or international yellow. For an oil containment boom used in areas with excessive hydrocarbon or UV exposure, consider our PVC-coated fabric that comes standard in orange and provides superior protection, helping extend the life of the oil containment boom by up to 50%.

Boom Fabric Information and Choices

Choosing Your Oil Spill Containment Boom

Once an oil spill occurs, the first step is to choose the correct size of oil containment boom for the cleanup. Cleanup crews should evaluate the situation, taking into account wind patterns, wave height, water depth, and current speeds. Offshore or open water environments, or locations with extreme conditions including high wind, large waves, or fast-moving currents are best suited for an open-water oil containment boom.

Deploying Your Oil Containment Boom

Care should be taken when deploying a boom for both the safety of personnel and to prevent unnecessary damage to the boom itself. A boom should never be anchored or towed by its tension members. Tow bridles made from extrusion matching the boom coupler type should be used to evenly distribute loads to the oil containment boom during deployment and use.

Maintaining Your Oil Containment Boom

Harsh chemicals and fuels should not be used to clean an oil containment boom. An oil “stain” is far less harmful to the boom fabric than the damage diesel does when scrubbing the boom down. A mild detergent and medium-bristled brush are ideal for cleaning the surface of your oil containment boom. Power steam cleaning should be done with caution as weakened seams and welds may separate from heat and pressure. Fabric repair kits as well as hardware and fittings are available or ACME can perform repairs at our manufacturing plant — contact us today with any questions or to schedule a repair!

Storing Your Oil Containment Boom

Rinse the boom thoroughly, allow it to fully dry, and inspect for any damage before storage. An oil containment boom should be clean and free of contaminants when stored and kept out of direct sunlight as U-V radiation shortens fabric life.

Not Sure What Size You Need? We Can Help!

Since 1967 ACME Environmental has experience in manufacturing oil spill containment boom and all of our team members would be happy to answer your questions. Let us help you find the perfect size and length of containment boom to fit your needs.