Marine Containment Systems by Type
Silt Curtain
Contain suspended sediment and turbidity during marine and freshwater construction works to limit silt migration.
- Used during dredging, piling, and in-water construction activities
- Helps limit the spread of suspended silt and turbidity
- Suitable for rivers, lakes, ports, and coastal environments
Floating Containment Booms
Contain oil, fuel, and floating liquid pollutants on the water surface during spill response and containment activities.
- Used for oil, fuel, and hydrocarbon spill containment
- Commonly deployed in ports, marinas, and waterways
- Suitable for still, flowing, and tidal water conditionssible
Weed and Debris Booms
Capture and contain floating debris, rubbish, and aquatic weeds in waterways to prevent downstream spread and blockages.
- Used to contain floating rubbish, weeds, and organic debris
- Commonly installed at stormwater outlets, rivers, and lakes
- Designed to withstand harsh Australian waterway conditions
Floating Baffles
Improve water quality by slowing flow and increasing retention time to promote settling in ponds, basins, and aquatic systems.
- Used to increase retention time and improve settling performance
- Commonly installed in ponds, basins, and water treatment systems
- Helps manage flow paths and improve overall water quality
Which Marine Containment System Do I Need?
| Containment Need | Best Solution | Typical Use Cases | Water Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspended sediment & turbidity | Silt Curtains | Dredging, piling, marine construction | Still, flowing, tidal |
| Oil, fuel & liquid spills | Floating Containment Booms | Spill response, ports, marinas | Still, flowing, tidal |
| Floating rubbish & weeds | Weed & Debris Booms | Stormwater outlets, rivers, lakes | Flowing or still |
| Water quality & settling | Floating Baffles | Ponds, basins, treatment systems | Controlled flow |
Marine containment is commonly required when:
- Construction or dredging may disturb sediment
- Spills or pollutants pose a risk to waterways
- Councils or regulators require water quality controls
- Debris or weeds threaten drainage or navigation
FAQs
What is marine containment used for?
Marine containment systems are used to control sediment, spills, debris, or water quality issues in rivers, ports, and other aquatic environments during construction, maintenance, or spill response activities.
What’s the difference between a silt curtain and a containment boom?
Silt curtains are used to control suspended sediment and turbidity during in-water works, while containment booms are designed to contain oil, fuel, or other floating liquid pollutants on the water surface.
Are marine containment systems temporary or permanent?
Most marine containment systems are deployed temporarily for the duration of works or spill response, although some applications use longer-term or semi-permanent installations depending on site requirements.
How do I choose the right marine containment solution?
The right solution depends on what you need to control – sediment, oil, debris, or water quality – as well as site conditions such as water flow, depth, and exposure. Comparing system types or seeking specialist advice can help determine the most suitable option.