Oil Spill Response Equipment Archives

Why Oil Pollution Solutions Are Critical for Marine Life Restoration

July 1, 2025

The world’s oceans are under constant threat from oil pollution—a persistent and devastating challenge that impacts marine ecosystems globally. Whether from accidental spills, illegal discharges, or runoff from industrial sources, oil pollution inflicts long-term harm on aquatic life, coastal economies, and biodiversity. To reverse this damage and restore marine environments, investing in effective oil pollution […]

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The Role of Legislation in Implementing Oil Spill Response Solutions

June 24, 2025

Oil spills present a serious threat to marine ecosystems, coastal economies, and public health. As global energy demands persist, the risk of spills from transportation, drilling, and storage remains high. To mitigate these risks, governments around the world have implemented strict legislation mandating effective oil spill response plans. At the forefront of compliance and innovation

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Optimizing Oil Spill Equipment Trailers for OSROs: A Comprehensive Guide

June 17, 2025

Oil spills demand immediate and effective intervention to mitigate severe environmental and economic damage. Oil Spill Response Organizations (OSROs) are specialized entities, certified by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), that provide crucial resources for oil spill removal and mitigation. For OSROs, mobile, self-contained oil spill equipment trailers are essential, ensuring critical tools are readily available

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Who needs oil spill equipment?

May 16, 2025

Organizations that handle, transport, or store oil near significant bodies of water are the primary entities that need oil spill equipment. These can be broadly categorized as follows: 1. Oil and Gas Industry: 2. Marine and Shipping Industry: 3. Government Agencies: 4. Specialized Response Organizations: 5. Other Industries and Entities: Examples of Oil Spill Equipment:

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Tier 1 Oil Spill Response Equipment List

January 29, 2025

Tier 1 oil spills pose a significant threat to the environment, wildlife, and human health. Effective and immediate response is crucial to minimizing damage and facilitating cleanup operations. Tier 1 oil spill response equipment is the first line of defense. It includes tools that are easy to find and use. These Tools help with initial

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Elastec Drum Oil Skimmers for Olive Oil Waste Pits

October 31, 2024

Olive oil is produced throughout the North African and Mediterranean regions. It’s estimated that 2 million tons are produced worldwide annually, with the largest producers being Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Tunisia, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria. The two byproducts produced by the three-phase system are a solid residue known as olive press cake (OPC) and large amounts of aqueous liquid known as olive mill

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How To Select A Containment Boom Reel

May 24, 2024

Boom reels are devices for oil spill response and other applications that are used for the storage, deployment and recovery of floating barriers. They range in size and options, with some models built onto trailers, some are manually operated, and some feature a motorized drive system. Elastec’s team of oil spill equipment experts can help

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