OIL SPILL RECOVERY SYSTEM

摘要

A system for deploying a cover over an oil spill, to collect the spilled oil, uses a plurality of gas propelled rockets (20) attached to lines (22) arranged around the periphery of the cover (24). Outward projection of the rockets (20) spreads the cover (24), the weight of the expended rockets (20) then pulling the edges of the cover below the water surface to trap the covered coil. Attitude detectors are preferably employed for preventing firing of the rockets when the rocket platform is not generally level.