The Marco Shallow Water Skimmer is a designated oil spill recovery vessel with a single belt skimmer. It is powered by outboard engines for skimming in the shallow water environments of harbors, coastal areas, rivers, and lakes. A single 12” wide oleophilic marco belt recovers oil that sticks to the belt and repels water to maximize efficiency. The belt rotates and the recovered oil is scraped off into a sump where it is pumped into a 20 to 34 barrel recovered oil storage tank.
It is equipped with a water spray system to herd oil to the recovery belt. It can skim in advanced or stationary modes depending on the conditions. The skimmers are stored on flatbed trailers to facilitate a rapid response. They need a permit for transport over the road.
