摘要 |
<p>A device (10) for collecting oil (12) from the surface (14) of the sea, has a funnel-shaped inlet opening (22) at the one end and a collection portion at the opposite end (24). The device is drawn along the surface of the sea by tug vessels. The device has an inverted U-shaped cross-section comprising a covered top portion and opposite side walls. The top portion is sectionally divided and comprises a network of longitudinal and transverse tension means and sectionally divided carpet sections. The rear edge of the carpet sections is freely moveable relative to a subsequent carpet section and forms an intermediate opening between the carpet sections.</p> |