{"id":1563,"date":"2023-06-17T17:32:12","date_gmt":"2023-06-18T00:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/?p=1563"},"modified":"2023-06-17T18:46:56","modified_gmt":"2023-06-18T01:46:56","slug":"are-you-prepared-for-watercraft-fun-and-associated-oil-spills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/are-you-prepared-for-watercraft-fun-and-associated-oil-spills\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Prepared for Watercraft Fun \u2014 and Associated Oil Spills?"},"content":{"rendered":"

No matter the size of your watercraft, staying safe on the water and protecting the environment from boat oil spills are imperative. While carrying absorbents on the water might sound counter-intuitive, many absorbents and related products go far beyond the basics of soaking up spills \u2014 but you’ll likely need absorbents for those instances, too!<\/p>\n

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An oil boom for absorbing water oil spills<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

As warmer weather approaches, it’s especially important to remember the potential environmental hazards associated with watercraft operations. Read on to learn about the risks you could encounter and how to protect yourself and your crew so you can stay safe and keep the fun going all summer long.<\/p>\n

Simplifying small boat spill safety<\/h2>\n

Even if you don\u2019t have a crew, you can help protect the environment and your beloved body of water by carrying a few Oil Absorbent Pads<\/a><\/strong> when you set sail. These pads won\u2019t absorb water, so you don\u2019t have to worry about keeping them in a watertight area. Plus, pads are the perfect size for smaller motorless vessels like kayaks and canoes. Wherever you spot a tell-tale oily sheen on the water’s surface, toss a pad over the top to quickly soak it up.<\/p>\n

Evading environmental damage from engines<\/h2>\n

If your boat has a motor, gasoline and oil leaks<\/a> can cause contamination and environmental damage. And, while oil and water don\u2019t mix, oil can be difficult to remove from water. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important for boat owners and operators \u2014 whether industrial or recreational \u2014 to ensure their boats are fully stocked with spill kits for water, so they\u2019re ready for anything.<\/p>\n

Those with yachts as well as smaller speed boats, fishing boats, jet skis, and more can benefit by using oil absorbents. Regardless of the size of your vessel, Oil Absorbent Socks<\/a> are great to have on hand as they absorb up to 15 times their weight in oil and float even when saturated.<\/p>\n

Similarly, Oil Absorbent Pillows<\/a> are useful for absorbing leaks in tight places in boats of all sizes. Whereas Oil Absorbent Rolls<\/a> come in larger quantities making them ideal for midsize and larger boats.<\/p>\n

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Pom-poms, net bags, bilge booms, and sweeps are specialty products for dealing with water oil spills<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

If your engine holds more oil, gas, or lubricants, Oil Absorbent Sweeps<\/a> are perfect for larger-scale spills. Hence the name, users can \u201csweep\u201d these absorbents across the surface of the water to absorb floating oils, which change the color of the sweep to indicate their presence.<\/p>\n

For larger spills that Oil Absorbent Pads and Rolls can\u2019t handle, Oil Absorbent Booms<\/a> can skim greater quantities of oil from bodies of water and float even when soaked with oil. Oil Absorbent Booms easily indicate the presence of oil due to their white color, so boat owners don\u2019t have to risk changing out their booms too quickly.<\/p>\n

Beating bilge blunders<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re ready for spills outside your watercraft, are you also prepared to keep your bilge oil-free? A bilge<\/a> is the bottom of a ship where the sides meet, usually in a \u201cV\u201d shape. Here, water, oil, chemicals, sludge, and other liquids accumulate through leakage, overflows, spills, and more. Because of the nature of these liquids, ship owners cannot pump them into fresh or seawater. Therefore, Bilge Socks<\/a>, Booms, and Absorbent Net Bags are perfect for removing liquids from your bilge safely and easily. They float on water, prevent mildew, and help ship owners clear their bilges of pollutants.<\/p>\n

In need of multiple absorbent products? Investing in a Spill Kit<\/a> can help ensure you have everything you need in one handy place. And, as you use the products inside, you can order replacements one by one as needed, helping you keep tabs on your absorbents \u2014 and your wallet.<\/p>\n

Water oil spills: your lifeline for choosing the right absorbents<\/h3>\n

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Oil absorbents for managing spills in and around our waterways come in a variety of forms. To see a handy checklist of absorbents based on watercraft size, check out \u201cWhat Oil Absorbents Do I Need for My Boat?<\/strong><\/a>.\u201d If you want to learn more about which marine absorbents you need, contact the helpful team at AbsorbentsOnline today!<\/p>\n

This is a revision to a blog post with an original publication date of May 21, 2018.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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