New concept in oil recovery systems
Vikoma International Ltd (Vikoma), the world-leading manufacturer of specialised oil containment and recovery systems, recently launched the Multiple Oil Skimming System (MOSS) - a new concept in oil recovery techniques – at Spill International 06 and announced a contract to supply the MOSS system to Exxon Mobil.
The supply of 12 Vikoma MOSS systems is part of a contract for oil spill response equipment placed by Fluor Daniel.
Unique to Vikoma, the MOSS has been designed to offer a complete packaged oil spill recovery solution that is easily portable, will recover oil with a broad range of viscosity and will allow fast reaction to spills in remote or difficult locations. Supplied in a 4m3 aluminium transportation container, the MOSS system comprises:
- Vikoma Komara mini skimmer (disc skimmer)
- Vikoma Komara Duplex skimmer (brush skimmer)
- Vikoma Komara Delta skimmer (surface skimmer)
- Mini Weir Skimmer (for small, difficult access spills)
- Vikoma GP7 man-portable, split power pack
- Vikoma IMP 65 floating positive displacement pump
- Hoses and accessories for deployment and operation in remote locations
This system is ideal for use when responding to smaller spills – typically up to 10 tons of oil – in situations on beaches, harbours, small rivers and cross-country pipeline spills. Each component in the MOSS system is designed to be man-portable (1 or 2 man) and the container itself can be easily transported by road or air.
