U.S. Navy Ship Salvage Manual Volume 6 - Oil Spill Response

S0300-A6-MAN-0604-2.1.5 Connecting Points. The fabric at connecting points usually is reinforced to prevent tearingunder strain. End attachments should keep oil from flowing between the boom and shore orship connecting points. Special end connectors that attach to I-beams, pilings or magnets are common.Other connecting points are located on various parts of the boom for towing, maintaining aFigure 4-1. Typical Boom Configuration.specific shape, connecting booms perpendicular to one another, etc. Paragraph 4-2.3.1 discussesconnector hardware in detail. Figure 4-1 shows several types of boom connectors. Because thereare so many types of end fittings available, it is important that replacement and additional boompurchased have compatible connectors so all boom can be joined together.4-2.2 Types of Boom. Containment boom is classified by flotation method (inflatable or solidflotation) or by construction, application or special features. Some types of special-purpose boomare described in the following paragraphs.4-5