Optimax - Oil Containment Boom

The Elastec/American Marine line of OptiMax booms comprise of a curtain boom with added tension member combined with solid foam flotation. This oil and debris barrier is typically for protected water and fast current use.

OptiMax is a strong versatile containment boom meeting OPA 90* specification for use in rivers, streams and near shore ocean environments. OptiMax II is the contractor's boom of choice for rivers and streams where conditions such as a fast current may exist that requires additional buoyancy reserve.

Height : 19" / 480mm or 20" / 500mm
Freeboard: 7" / 180mm or 8" / 200mm
Draft: 12" / 300m

In high currents we can offer booms with shorter skirts to reduce drag.

OptiMax boom is an industry standard oil containment boom. Its' lightweight and reliable construction makes it ideal for shoreline and protected coastal protection. It is an inexpensive boom, yet it features a high buoyancy reserve provided by stable closed cell foam log floats. Manufactured in fully welded PVC material, this boom is fitted with handles and anchor points, as well as being offered with a variety of accessories.

OptiMax boom comes in standard section lengths of 50ft or 100ft (15m or 30m). Custom sizes are available upon request. The boom is supplied with ASTM compliant interchangeable end connectors for rapid coupling of sections. End connectors are fitted with sacrificial Zinc anodes.

*OptiMax complies with United States Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 33.Pt 154. App.C for Rivers and canals, Inland and Great Lakes
Standard OptiMax boom conforms with ASTM standard F1523 for Calm Water, Calm Water-Current and Protected Water

Optional Accessories: Anchor Sets, Tidal Slides, Tow Bridle, Marker Lights, Boom StandOff Units, Repair Kits, Alternative Connectors.