Bulkhead Oil Containment Boom

High Performance Inflatable Oil Containment Boom for Coastal, Offshore and Harbour Response

The Vikoma Bulkhead Oil Containment Boom is a proven, high-integrity inflatable boom designed for reliable oil spill containment in sheltered, coastal and offshore environments. Engineered for rapid deployment and effective oil recovery operations. Bulkhead boom combines excellent wave-following characteristics with durable neoprene construction to provide dependable performance in demanding marine conditions.

It's innovative sealed bulkhead chamber design ensures exceptional resilience during incident response. If a buoyancy chamber is damaged, neighbouring chambers continue to provide support, helping maintain containment integrity and reducing the risk of oil escape during critical operations.

Designed for Effective Oil Spill Response

When responding to marine pollution incidents, booms performance in waves and changing sea conditions is critical. The Bulkhead boom features a continuous smooth profile and operates at low inflation pressures, allowing it to closely follow wave motion while maintaining an effective containment barrier.

This superior wave-following capability helps maximise oil recovery efficiency and minimise the spread of hydrocarbons, making the boom suitable for deployment in most areas from ports and harbours to offshore seas.

Durable Neoprene Construction for Long Service Life

Manufactured from premium-quality neoprene rubber, the Bulkhead boom is designed to withstand harsh marine environments and frequent operational use.

Benefits of neoprene construction include:

• Excellent resistance to hydrocarbons and chemicals
• High resistance to abrasion and mechanical wear
• Outstanding UV and weather resistance
• Flexible performance in extreme temperatures
• Long operational life with minimal maintenance requirements

The boom can operate in temperatures ranging from -40°C to +90°C making it suitable for use from tropical environments to Arctic and extreme cold conditions.

Rapid Deployment and Recovery

The Bulkhead oil containment boom is equipped with high-capacity spring-loaded inflation valves located within each buoyancy chamber. This enables quick inflation, efficient deployment and straightforward recovery following spill response operations.

Available with ASTM or Unicon connectors, the system integrates easily with existing response equipment and can be supplied in section lengths of 25m or 50m to suit operational requirements.

Bulkhead HD: Enhanced Protection for Demanding Environments

For operations involving ice, floating debris or high-impact conditions, Vikoma offers a heavier duty version, Bulkhead HD.

Manufactured from thicker neoprene rubber, Bulkhead HD provides enhanced durability and increased resistance to punctures, abrasions and mechanical damage.

Why Choose Vikoma Bulkhead Boom?

With decades of experience supplying equipment worldwide, Vikoma's Bulkhead boom is trusted by ports, terminals, oil companies, response contractors, coast guards and environmental agencies for dependable containment performance in challenging marine environments.

Whether protecting critical infrastructure, responding to emergency spills, or maintaining preparedness stockpiles, Bulkhead delivers the reliability, durability and containment efficiency required for effective marine pollution control.