These systems are also known as “Busters” and can advance through the water at much higher speeds without the oil entraining or escaping behind the boom pocket. Typical speed of advance is 3-4 knots. Busters are typically not effective in areas where they may encounter a large amount of debris. Busters may be used with two vessels which would tow the buster to collect oil in the pocket and then connect with a vessel with a pump system and on-board storage to recover the oil from the pocket. The #2 size buster pocket can potentially store 95 bbls of recovered oil.
Locations of Fast Advancing Encounter Systems #2
| Site | Quantity (Each) |
|---|---|
| Belle Chasse, LA | 1 |
| Chesapeake City, MD | 1 |
| Puerto Rico, Cantano, (OCHOA) | 1 |
| Richmond, CA (Richmond Chevron) | 1 |
| Savannah, GA | 1 |
| Total: | 5 |