Guidance

Counter Pollution Equipment Manual

Updated 19 March 2025

Current stockpile arrangements

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) counter pollution equipment and dispersant are distributed across several strategic locations around the UK.

There are six equipment stockpiles, which include three main bases situated in Bristol, Barnsley and Dundee, with three smaller locations in Isles of Scilly, Stornoway and Belfast. The location of these sites enables the MCA’s contracted pollution responders to reach any part of the coast on the UK mainland and ferry terminals to Northern Ireland within 12 hours. The equipment stockpiles contain oil spill response equipment for use offshore, near to shore and on the shoreline. The equipment is intended primarily for the deflection, containment, recovery and temporary storage of oil. A number of specialist items of ancillary equipment are also kept in the stockpile, including all-terrain vehicles and a portable inert gas generator.

The UK’s over 1200 tonnes of Type 3 dispersant are currently stored at eight stockpiles across the UK. Two large stockpiles are situated in Middlewich and Grangemouth, in close proximity to East Midlands and Prestwick airports respectively, where the dispersant can be loaded on to the MCA’s aircraft for aerial spraying campaigns. A small quantity of dispersant is also kept at each of these airports to enable rapid mobilisation for a test spray. The remaining four smaller satellite stockpiles in Milford Haven, Ballymena, Stornoway and Lerwick enable mobilisation to response vessels for ship mounted spray campaigns in those areas. This catalogue gives an overview of the MCA’s stockpiles.

Map of UK Counter Pollution Resources

Counter Pollution Equipment

Aerial Capability	Location
Beechcraft B200 King Air – Aerial Surveillance	Humberside Airport
Boeing 737 – Aerial Dispersant Spray	East Midlands Airport - occasional forward deployment to Prestwick Airport
Cessna F406 – Dispersant Test Spray	East Midlands Airport
Beechcraft B200 King Air – Spotter	Humberside Airport

Emergency Towing Vessel (ETV)	Location
Ievoli Black - Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel	Patrol area from the Western Isles to the Shetland Islands

Off-shore & In-shore Equipment:
System	Overall quantity	Barnsley	Bristol	Dundee
Current Buster 6	3	1	1	1
Current Buster 4	2	1	1
Current Buster 2	2	1	1
Heavy Oil Skimmer	6	2	2	2
Weir Skimmer	6	2	1	3
Heavy Duty Offshore Boom	3600m	11 x 200m	3 x 200m	4 x 200m
25 Tonne Flexible Floating Storage Tank	22	17	2	3
Mini-vacuum Skimmers	6	6
Rock Scrubber	4	2	1	1
Fastanks (1,500L, 2,000L & Rapides)	95	49	26	20
All-Terrain Vehicles (ARGO Cat)	9	7	1	1
Spate Pumps	9	4	2	3
Fence Boom	800m		2 x 200m	2 x 200m
Shore Sealing Boom	263	153	42	68
Inflatable Skirt Boom	299	144	45	110
Rapid Deployment Solid Floatation Boom	600m	2 x 200m	1 x 200m
Disk Skimmers	5	3	1	1

Ancillary Equipment:
System	Overall quantity	Barnsley	Bristol	Dundee
Inert Gas Generator	1	1
Intrinsically Safe Hydraulic Power Packs	9	5	2	2
Back Up Unit for Intrinsically Safe Hydraulic Power Packs	4	2	1	1
General Purpose Hydraulic Power Packs (not already assigned to specific systems)	10x Vikoma GP10 Mark 2-e, 2x Desmi 50kW	6	2	4
Heavy Oil Pump	1	1
Cargo Transfer Pump TK80 Oil/Water	2		1	1
Cargo Transfer Pump TK80 Chemical	2	2
Cargo Transfer Pump TK5 (s/s hoses)	2	2
Cargo Transfer Pump TK5	3	1		2
Cargo Transfer Pump TK150	4	1	2	1
Cargo Transfer Pump TK6	8	4	1	3
Gas Freeing Fans	4	4
Safe zone Air Compressor	1	1
General Purpose Air Compressor	2	2
Trailer Mounted Pressure Washers	3	1	1	1
Inflatable Tents	6	3	2	1
Inflatable Fenders	9x 4m, 2x 12m	4	4	3
Portable Lighting Systems (intrinsically safe)	20	20
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Sets	12	12
Personal Air Quality Monitors	12	12
Area Gas Monitors	4	4
Radios	54x ICOM, 25x ENTEL	60	9	10

Aerial Capability

Beechcraft B200 King Air – Aerial Surveillance

Application  

The current MCA contract includes provision of two King Air B200 surveillance aircraft.  

Remote-Sensing Equipment  

The remote sensing system can detect and evaluate pollution and conduct surveillance on the sea.

The main components are: 

• Osprey 30 – Surveillance Radar
• Optimare LWIR/UV Line Scanner – pollution detector and quantification
• MX15 HD – Electro Optical, IR Sensor
• Rhotheta SAR DF – Direction Finding of VHF/UHF/EPRB transmissions

Location 

Humberside Airport

Boeing 737-400 – Aerial Dispersant Spray

Application  

The Boeing 737-400 has fixtures installed for a dispersant spray system. This system can be used for a bulk spray of dispersant as part of a larger-scale dispersant spraying operation.  

Dispersant Spraying System  

This aircraft has a maximum spraying capability of 400 metric tonnes over 48 hours (seasonal – depending on hours of light within a day). The plane would spray at 200ft Above Sea Level at 190knots. 

The dispersant spraying system consists of 10 roll-on/roll-off pallets, which includes seven tank pallets. There is a self-contained palletised diesel pump capable of pumping 1.5 – 3 cubic metres per minute through two spray nozzles. The aircraft can carry up to 16m3 of dispersant at any one time and spraying is controlled from the cockpit.  

Location 

East Midlands Airport, with occasional forward deployment to Prestwick Airport or another suitable airfield in the event of a mobilisation.

Cessna F406 –Dispersant Test Spray

Application  

This aircraft will provide test efficacy by applying a small amount of dispersant to an oil slick before the Boeing 737 undertakes the main spray campaign.  

Equipment 

• Twin engine aircraft.
• Equipped with standard aviation VHF air-to-air and air-to-ground radio facilities.
• Marine radio to communicate with shipping, installations and coastguard stations.
• Fourth generation Inmarsat satellite communications equipment.
• Can be fitted with composite dispersant spray pod fitted externally.
• Can carry a tonne of dispersant (one IBC).
• The pod can carry all dispersant types.
• Dispersant is discharged via an electrical pump at a rate of 250 gallons per minute ejected from the pod via a spray boom at the rear of the pod.
• Electrical power for the pump is sourced from the Cessna F406.

Location 

East Midlands Airport

Beechcraft B200 King Air – Spotter

Application  

The current MCA contract includes a King Air B200 spotter aircraft. It can provide an overwatch capability ensuring the safety of, and accurate targeting by, the main spray aircraft. It also assesses and relays reports on the effect the dispersant is having on an oil slick. 

Remote-Sensing Equipment  

The remote sensing system can detect and evaluate pollution and conduct surveillance on the sea both day and night, in all weathers.

The main components: 

• TRAKKA TC400 –
  • Electro-Optical/Infrared
  • Still image camera
  • Laser range finder
• Marine Band VHF comms stack
• SATCOM, Voice/Text
• Standard VHF radio stack
• Weather Radar

Location

Humberside Airport

Emergency Towing Vessel

Emergency Towing Vessel (ETV) – Ievoli Black

Application

The Ievoli Black is an Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel involved in emergency towing. Its primary purpose is to protect the UK coastline from the potential threat of pollution from any vessel. Mobilisation is within half an hour of being called.

Built	2010
Bollard Pull	120 tonnes
Registered	UK
Gross Tonnage	2283 tonnes
Deadweight	2064 tonnes
Dimensions LOA (Length Overall)	70m x 15.5m
Draft	5.1m
Crew	13

Propulsion and Positioning

Built to Royal Institute of Naval Architects (RINA) class it has fifi1 and DP2 capabilities. Propulsion follows a conventional two engine, twin controllable-pitch propeller configuration, powered by two Wärtsilä 12V M26 main engines developing 7,440kW at 900rpm turning 3,400mm propellers in nozzles. Manoeuvring is enhanced with two bow and one stern tunnel thrusters.

Deck Equipment

Deck equipment provision is extensive, dominated by a Fukushima anchor-handling/towing winch with brake capacity 3,922kN, each drum having capacity for 1,500m of 72mm wire.

Fire Fighting

Fixed Firefighting System (FFS) supply the fire-fighting installation, two centrifugal pumps supplying two 1,200m³/hr dual flow monitors on the wheelhouse roof.

Location

Patrol area from the Western Isles to the Shetland Islands

Offshore Equipment

Current Buster Systems

Application

The Current Buster (CB) system is a containerised inflatable, towed skimmer assembly designed to collect, contain and separate spilled oil at speeds ranging from 0.5 to 5 knots in reasonable weather conditions. The systems can be towed between two vessels, or a single vessel utilising a ‘Boom Vane’. The skimmer system is deployed from a hydraulically driven reel, mounted within a 10ft by 8ft frame, fitted with a hydraulic power pack. It collects an oily water mix which is two parts oil to one part water. A pump or skimmer heads can be placed for the recovery of oil to a temporary storage system.

Specifications

	Current Buster 2	Current Buster 4	Current Buster 6
Freeboard	600mm	800mm	1000mm
Towing Speed	3 knots	4 knots	5 knots
Total Length	27m	35.2m	62.9m
Front Opening	15m	23m	34m
Separator section capacity (oily water mix)	15m3	35m3	70m3
Deployment Time (approx.)	10 mins	10-20 mins with 5 operators	25 mins with 6 operators
Boom Reel Size	3m3	5m3	10m3
Container Size	8ft	10ft	10ft
Total Weight plus Container	2500kg	3200kg	4400kg

Current Buster Pumping System

Application

A weir skimmer specifically designed to be integrated with either the Current Buster 4 or 6. The skimmer head is deployed and secured in the collection area of the Current Buster, from which an umbilical hose, secured to either the port or starboard side sweeping arm, leads back to a pump and power pack on the deploying vessel.

Recovery rate

70m3 per hour

Heavy Oil Skimmer

Application

A mechanical skimmer for use offshore on viscous oils (including weathered heavy fuel oil and mousses

Specification

The skimmer has two banks of 21 toothed discs driven independently by hydraulic motors which recover oil into a positive displacement pump rated at 100m3/h. The system has a draught of 610mm.

Ancillaries

There is a separate control console. The unit is powered by a diesel driven hydraulic power pack.

Weight

480 kg Skimmer (without hoses)

104 kg Control Console

= Total weight 728 kg

Terminator Skimmer System

Application

The Terminator skimmer system is designed to recover a range of spilled oils. The system most notably can recover very viscous oils. This skimmer can also handle a large quantity of debris. By removing the head assembly altogether, the DOP pump can be used as a standard salvage pump. The unit is driven by a hydraulic power pack, which includes a remote operation station to allow operators a more flexible system layout.

Specification

Dependent upon the grade of oil, recovery rate is up to 100 tonnes per hour.

Dimensions: 3048 x 2438mm x 2590mm

Weight: 2200kg

Weir Skimmer

Application

A weir skimmer for use on light to medium oils. The pump unit is easily detachable and can be used as an emergency offloading pump. For best results, the skimmer requires a calm sea and wind conditions.

Specifications

Optimum recovery is 70m3/hr. The pump unit has a cutting edge for dealing with soft debris that may be mixed in with the oil or water. The skimmer system has a dedicated power pack. Maximum hydraulic pressure is 210 bar, maximum flow 140 LPM. An air compressor for altering weir height is fitted – 10 bar, 240 LPM, accumulator capacity 50L.

Engine: Lister HR3 34KW at 2200 RPM, hydraulic start.

Ancillaries: Dedicated hydraulic power pack, extension hose reel, spares box.

Item	Dimensions	Weight
Skimmer head	1870mm x 1020mm x 1100mm	372kg
Power pack	2000mm x 1230mm x 1400mm	1400kg

Heavy Duty Offshore Boom

Application

Designed to be deployed over the stern of a vessel and attached to towing vessel in open waters.

Specification

HD boom is manufactured from heavy duty neoprene rubber with a Hypalon external skin. The construction is seamless and has high abrasion existence and high tensile strength. Flotation is obtained by inflating sections of boom with an air blower. A power pack is required to deploy and recover boom, ensuring that the boom reel is secured to the vessel. The boom has galvanised ballast/tension chains to keep the boom upright when deployed.

Dimensions

Overall	1.30 metres
Freeboard	0.50 metres
Draft	0.80 metres
Ballast	Galvanised chain
Section	50 metre (4 per reel)

Connectors

ASTM

Weight

4030 kg per 50m section

Locations

11 x 200m Barnsley 3 x 200m Bristol 4 x 200m Dundee

Deployment Requirement

2 x vessels or 1 vessel with utilisation of Boom Vane, with vessel crew and 6 -person deployment team.

25 Tonne Flexible Floating Storage Tank

Application

The flexible floating storage tanks are primarily for use as temporary storage of oil recovered at sea and would be used in conjunction with other oil spill recovery equipment, including containment devises and skimmers/pumps. The tank is manufactured from reinforced double-faced neoprene and can store and approximately 25 tonnes of recovered oil. Full, the bag can be towed up to a maximum speed of 6 knots. Inflatable chambers in the top surface maintain buoyancy above the surface of the water, where filling and discharge connections enable decanting to larger storage facilities if necessary. Tank ends can also be opened for cleaning, this allows for use and reuse for exercises. Included with this product are fluid transfer pumps and air blowers for inflation of the buoyancy chambers, allowing for quick and proper application.

Specifications

Dimensions	Weight
Flat width 2570mm
Flat length 17750mm	Dry 138kg

Shoreline Equipment

Shallow Draft Combination Skimmers

Application

A shallow draft combination skimmer system for use in shallow waters close to the shoreline. This is a modular system with interchangeable ‘wheels’ with either brush, oleophilic disk or drums, allowing for the recovery of most oil viscosities. The system is light and portable and can be carried manually by two responders.

Technical Specifications

Length	852 mm	Capacity w/ Disk Wheel	15 m³/h
Width	853 mm	Hydraulic Flow	1-3 l/min
Height	464 mm	Hydraulic Pressure	60-100 bar
Weight	22.5 kg	Power Requirement	<0.5 kW
Draft	128 mm	Free Water Collected w/ Brush	<2%
Capacity w/ Brush Wheel	26.8 m³/h

Mini Vacuum Unit

Application

The Mini Vac System is a lightweight and mobile vacuum skimming system consisting of vacuum pump, transfer pump, hopper and lance.

The system has a vacuum pump with a capacity of 1980 lpm and a vacuum of - 0.89 at 1500 rpm. The diesel engine has electric and recoil start.

Specifications

Dimensions: 1100mm length x 700mm x 600mm high

Weight: 88 kg

Rock Scrubber & Brush Skimmer

Application

The floating skimmer head has two brush wheels which rotate to recover heavy oil. The heavier oils stick to the brushes and then get scrapped off by blades into a sump. The sump is connected to a small suction pump or power pack which delivers the oil to collection tanks. The rock scrubber unit works on the same principle but is portable and is configured to allow the rotating brush to reach rock faces and quaysides.

Recovery rate

Rock Scrubber: 2-6m3/per hour
Brush Skimmer: 12m3/per hour

Specifications

Item	Dimensions	Weight
Rock Scrubber	1500 mm x 400 mm	15kg
Brush Skimmer	840 mm x 660 mm x 320 mm	26kg

Trailer Mounted Rope Mop Skimmer

Application

A rope mop skimmer employs long continuous loops of oleophilic polypropylene material that floats on water. The rope is guided over the water surface by one or more pulley secured at convenient locations. The rope loop is pulled through a wringer that removes the oil.

Specifications

A trailer mounted diesel driven OM2600 Ro-mop with floating pulleys. Oil is recovered into a tank under the Romop unit and has a recovery rate of 12m3/hr which can then be pumped to a storage tank and/or be removed as waste.

Dimensions: 1760 mm x 820 mm x 1220 mm

Weight: 460 kg

Temporary Storage Tanks

Application

A portable, temporary storage system, for the containment of recovered oil on the shoreline. It can also be used as reservoir or pool for cleaning of oiled materials or wildlife.

Specification

There are 63x 10,000L fastanks, 9x 7,500L fastanks and 23x 1,500L fastank rapides. The fabric is made of PVC coated polyester, which is U.V. resistant. The frame is aluminium. A ground sheet, pipe saddle and decanting valve are provided.

Dimensions: 1640mm x 420mm x 460mm

Weight: 64 kg

Ancillaries

Polythene lines, hand-pumps, pipe-saddles.

All-Terrain Vehicle (ARGO Cat)

Application

These all-terrain vehicles, which are also semi-amphibious, can be used to access areas inaccessible to road vehicles, such as mud flats. The vehicles feature eight 25” (635mm) diameter low-pressure tyres and tracks to provide a light foot print on sensitive terrain, resulting in low environmental impact. Each vehicle features a towable trailer for transporting equipment.

Specification

The vehicle has a 31hp Daihatsu petrol engine. Vacuum formed lower hull and skid plate are formed from high density polyethylene (HDPE). The frame is powder coated, 3” tubular steel of welded construction.

Air Tent

Application

An inflatable tent designed to be quickly erected to provide shelter on site for exercises and deployments.

Specification

Each tent has its own constant feed/loss air blower and provides space for approximately 20 people.

Fence Boom

Application

Designed to provide rapid oil spill containment, for use as either containment or spur boom in harbours, marinas, or enclosed coastal waters. The boom will fail in increased an increased sea state or current.

Specification

Solid buoyancy boom manufactured from PVC/Nitrile rubber impregnated onto polyester woven fabric. Encapsulated closed cell foam buoyancy blocks have been individually welded to the outer panels, which means they cannot get waterlogged if the boom becomes damaged. These are additionally stiffened with vertical fibre reinforced battens that add support. The foam blocks have a special memory property so when compressed onto a reel it retains the original shape and size as on deployment. The galvanised ballast chain has overall breaking strain in excess of 15 tonnes. The MCA stockpile has 200 metres of Fence boom stored on a reel, which is driven by a power pack for deployment and recovery purposes.

Dimensions: 3040mm x 1975mm x 2000mm

Weight: 1740 kg

Shore Sealing Boom

Application

A specialised boom designed for forming land surface seals, e.g. on inter tidal zones, river banks, mud flats. etc.

Specification

The boom is made of polyurethane coated nylon fabric, with aluminium connectors in 10 and 20 metre lengths. It consists of three tubes. The top tube is inflated for buoyancy and the bottom two tubes are filled with water for ballast and sealing purposes. Both air and water insertion take place through valves for which adaptors are required the air blowers and water pumps. Pressure relief valves are fitted to the water tube to avoid over pressurizing.

Dimensions	Weight
280mm freeboard
280mm draft
560mm high	70kg per 20 metre length

Ancillaries

Transport box, ancillary cage, anchors, tripping buoys, chain, mooring stakes, sledgehammers

Inshore Inflatable Skirt Boom

Application

Containment / spur boom for shoreline, estuarine, harbour and river use.

Specification

Made from polyurethane-coated nylon fabric with aluminium connectors. Steel wire hawser provides tension and ballast. Monson valves each end for air inflation.

Dimensions: 330mm freeboard. 405mm draught. 735mm high

Weight: 65kg per 20 metre length

Ancillaries

Transport box, ancillary cage, anchors, tripping buoys, chain, mooring stakes, winches, sledgehammers.

Rapid Deployment Solid Floatation Boom (Speedbag)

Application

A rapid deployment containment system for use in sheltered waters such as harbours, inlets, lochs, estuaries and sounds. The system is comprised of 200m of solid floatation boom stored in a zig zag formation inside the 20m Boombag. The bag can be towed at speeds of up to 15 knots to the scene of an incident. Once the sea anchor is released the boom can be deployed in less than 60 seconds around a casualty to contain a spill or in a defensive formation to deflect oil from an object or area. The bag is deployed from s 20ft skid positioned on a quayside or slipway. It can be towed into the water from a height.

Specifications

Dimensions: On Pod – 18ft x 8ft, 3 meters

Weight: 1350kg

Disc Skimmer

Application

A portable oleophilic disc skimmer for use on light to medium oils. The discs will be ineffective against dispersed or moussed/emulsified oil. The system is ideal as a portable skimmer in shallow water situations such as harbours, marinas or beaches.

Specifications

The skimmer has 32 plastic discs driven by 2 hydraulic motors from a remote diesel hydraulic power pack. It weighs 60kg and has an operating draught of 24cm. Recovered oil in the sump is discharged through a 3” line to a Spate diaphragm pump fitted to the power pack. This skimmer is rated at 12 tonnes/hour with crude oil and 2 tonnes/hour in gas/diesel oil. Oil to water ratio maybe as high as 90%.

Item	Dimensions	Weight
Skimmer Head	1280mm x 1280mm x 830mm	60kg
Power Pack	990mm x 940mm x 860mm	210kg

Ancillaries

Power pack, pump and spares box.

Dispersant

Dispersant

Application

Oil dispersant is a chemical formulated to break up oil and disperse oil into smaller particles, facilitating bioremediation. The dispersant can be either sprayed aerially using dedicated aerial spraying platforms or from a vessel using the Boat Spray Sets or the Boom Vane Spray set. The MCA, on behalf of the UK, holds a stock of over 1200 tonnes of Type 3 dispersant. The brands of dispersant held are Corexit, Dasic Slickgone NS,Dasic Slickgone EW, Dasic Slickgone LTSW, Agma, Super Dispersant 25, Finasol and Enesperse.

Specifications

Dimensions: Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) 1m3

Weight: 1000 kg per IBC

Locations and quantities

Number of IBCs stored at each location

Type	Milford Haven	Grange- mouth	East Midlands	Middlewich	Lerwick	Stornoway	Ballymena	Prestwick Airport	Totals for Stockpile
Dasic Slickgone NS	17	79	1	90	0	0	29	0	216
Dasic Slickgone LTSW	3	21	1	16	39	0	0	0	80
Dasic Slickgone EW	0	20	1	17	0	0	0	0	38
Super dispersant 25	6	242	2	251	0	0	0	58	559
AGMA Super concentrate DR 379	0	119	1	83	0	31	0	0	234
Finasol OSR 51	0	48	1	21	0	0	0	0	70
Enersperse 1583	0	0	0	22	3	0	0	0	25
Corexit 9500A	0	0	0	11	0	0	0	0	11
Totals per site	26	529	7	511	42	31	29	58	1233

Boat Spray Set

Application

The boat-spray 100TS is a portable diesel powered dispersant spray system for the application of concentrated or diluted dispersant from a specially designed even droplet nozzle with a port and starboard feature which have been introduced as an alternative to spray arms.

Specifications

Dimensions: 1250mm long x 1250mm x 1000mm high

Weight: 301kg

Ancillaries

Inert Gas generator

Application

This unit is used to generate large quantities (2000m3/hr) of inert gas that will not support or sustain ignition of what would be flammable vapours given off by hydrocarbons. Precisely controlled combustion of fuel oil at the burner produces flue-gas typically composed of 1.0 to 1.5% Oxygen, 14% Carbon Dioxide, 100ppm Carbon Monoxide, and the remains of Nitrogen.

The unit is one of only a few portable inert gas generators in Europe and is operated in conjunction with a self-contained, electrical generator, and an accessories container.

Specifications

Item	Dimensions	Weight
Inert Gas Generator	3150mm x 1500mm x 2400mm	3000kg
Electrical Generator	3150mm x 1350mm x 2200mm	2000kg
Accessories Container	2000mm x 1550mm x 1700mm	1000kg

Multi-Purpose Hydraulic Power Pack(s)

Application

Small portable diesel engine driven hydraulic power packs which can be used to power a number of systems including skimmers, pumps and boom reels.

Specifications

The unit has three hydraulic systems of different size and flows and can be configured to operate in 3 modes; High Flow/Low Torque, Low Flow/Low Torque or Low Flow/High Torque. It can power both a pump and a skimmer simultaneously or a boom reel on its own. It is mounted within a crash frame which includes lifting points and forklift pockets.

Dimensions: 1210mm x 780mm x 940mm

Weight: 191kg

Diesel Driven Hydraulic Power Packs

Application

There are three different types of hydraulically or mechanically started diesel engines which drive hydraulic pumps, all are self-contained with hydraulic oil and fuel oil tanks, mounted on a skid for transportation. These units have no electrical components and insulated exhausts and are therefore are safe to use in hazardous environments. Their primary function is to be used in conjunction with a back-up unit, and cargo transfer pumps, but can be used to power other large hydraulically driven equipment such as large skimmers.

Technical Specifications

Power Pack	Weight (Kg)	Length (mm)	Width (mm)	Height (mm)
Framo On Skid	2350	2400	2000	2000
Framo	1250	2000	900	750
Vikoma IS	1300	2100	930	1750
Back Up 1300	2400	2000	2000	2000

Locations

Power Pack / Back up unit	Location	Total
Framo Power Pack	Barnsley x4, Bristol x1, Dundee 1	6
Vikoma Mark I	Bristol x1, Dundee x1	2
Vikoma Mark II	Barnsley x2	2
Back Up Unit	Barnsley x2, Bristol x1, Dundee x1	4

Heavy Oil Pump

Application

A hydraulically driven pump set designed primarily to pump highly viscous fluids such as heavy fuel oil, bitumen, crude or sludge

Specifications

The unit comprises a skid mounted diesel driven power pack, pump set and reels with hoses.

The pump is a submersible positive displacement pump with a capacity of up to 140m3/hr, and includes water/steam injection and a debris cutting knife in the inlet.

Dimensions

2810mm x 1460mm x 1680mm

Spate Pump

Application

Principally used as a transfer pump for oil or water. Can be used for fluid transfer between temporary storage facilities.

Specifications

The unit is a self-priming, induced flow, diaphragm pump. When used on water a suction lift of up to 9 metres is attainable, a delivery head of 30 metres is possible and the maximum rated capacity is approximately 30 tonnes per hour. The performance of the pump diminishes the higher the viscosity of the liquid being pumped, meaning the more viscous the oil the lower the capacity that can be pumped.

Dimensions: 1160 x 820 x 1000 mm

Weight: 180 kg

Cargo Transfer Pumps

Application

Cargo pumps can be used during salvage operations to transfer oil or chemicals between tanks or to remove oil or chemicals to another ship. The TK series of pump heads are centrifugal pumps. The pump head is submerged in the fluid to be pumped. Two pump heads can be powered by a single hydraulic power pack that is driven by a diesel engine.

Specifications

The flow rate of the pumps varies with fluid viscosity and the ‘head’ (vertical distance) to be pumped.

Nominal maximum flow rates are:

Pump Head	Nominal Max. Pump Rate (m3 / per hour)	Static Head (Metre water column)
TK80	80	70mwc
TK5	190	50mwc
TK150	300	60mwc
TK6	500	40mwc

Weights and dimensions

Pump Head	Weight (kg)	Diameter (mm)*Pump will fit through Butterworth Hatch	Height (mm)	Notes
TK 80	25	250*	625	Chemical/water
TK 5	60	298*	653	Chemical/water
TK150	78	300*	609	Chemical/water
TK6	85	520	700	Heavy oil or water

Gas Freeing Fans

Application

These fans fit standard deck openings (12.5”) and can supply air or extract air vapour from a cargo tank. They are air-driven and intrinsically safe meaning they can be used around flammable gases if needed.

Specifications

Victor Pyrate Type 850A

Moves 8000 m3/hour with a compressed air supply at 7.5 bar

Each fan has 10 metre sections of flexible ducting or 2 metre exhaust stack.

Dimensions: 463mm x 590mm diameter

Weight: 25 kg

Safe Zone Air Compressor

Application

This compressor is designated as a ‘Safe zone’ Compressor. This means it is built with additional safety features for operation in ‘safe zones’ on offshore platforms. These safety features include an intake shutdown device that, in the event that flammable gases enter the engine, will shut the unit down. No electrical components are used, effectively eliminating the chance of sparks.

The unit is housed in a DNV 2:7-1 Offshore spec crash frame and lifting rig. 

It is used to supply compressed air at 200cfm primarily to drive intrinsically safe air powered lighting, or to drive air driven gas-freeing fans. 

Specifications

Dimensions: 2140mm x 2200mm x 1860mm high

Weight: 2400 kg

Inflatable Fenders

Application

The Dunlop low-pressure fenders are rapidly transportable and can be easily inflated to provide damage protection during ship-to-ship transfer operations. 

Specifications

There are two sizes that are currently stored as part of the stockpile: a 4 x 1 metre in diameter x 4-metre-long and a 2 x 2 metre diameter x 12 metres long. (Sizes are when fully inflated)

The fenders are transported in cages that are: 2500mm long x 1700mm wide x 1350mm high.

	Weight
Small fender	50kg
Large fender	200kg

Self-Contained Lighting Rigs and Portable Lighting Systems

Application

Self-contained diesel driven 8 metre lighting towers consisting of 2 x 1000-watt halogen lamps.   2 x Ampco Intrinsically Safe Light System (1 x generator, 4 x floodlights per system)

12 x Wolf air driven turbo lamps.  6 Units can be driven on a standard air compressor.

Contact Information

For non-urgent enquiries:

Counter Pollution: counterpollution@mcga.gov.uk

For all marine or shoreline pollution incidents the first point of contact is the Coastguard, who can be reached by dialling 999 and asking for the Coastguard.

This catalogue is produced by:

Maritime and Coastguard Agency
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Southampton
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