JMA Air Inflatable Oil Containment Boom
CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN AND OPERATION
The JMA Rubber Boom is an inflatable containment boom made from high-grade nitrile rubber, designed to withstand frequent deployment and demanding marine conditions. Each section includes independent air chambers with non-return valves for safe and efficient inflation.
An external hot-dip galvanised ballast/tension chain prevents pocket wear, avoids trapped oil, and reduces abrasion when the boom is pulled across decks or quaysides. Optional fibreglass stiffeners help maintain maximum draft and a stable profile in varying sea states, while a steel wire ensures balanced load distribution.
Because the ballast chain is slightly shorter than the inflated boom, the system remains under constant tension during sweeping operations, maintaining an optimal hydrodynamic shape for effective oil retention. The external-chain design also makes the boom easy to clean and lowers maintenance requirements during redeployment.
KEY QUALITIES OF THE JMA RUBBER BOOM
- Outstanding resistance to oil and chemicals, supported by a durable rubber construction with strong mechanical performance in demanding marine conditions.
- Fast and efficient deployment, suitable for both emergency response and routine operations.
- Multiple independent air chambers, offering enhanced operational safety and ensuring continued flotation even if one chamber is compromised.
- High buoyancy-to-weight design, enabling superior wave-following capability and reliable containment of surface pollutants.
- External ballast chain system, allowing full access for cleaning, maintaining an optimal boom profile during sweeping operations, and preventing abrasion or damage commonly associated with chain-in-pocket designs.