This type of skimmer utilizes rotating discs covered with a fuzzy oleophilic material. The oleophilic material collects oil as the disc passes through the water and wiper blades scrape off the oil into a collection tank. This skimmer is typically deployed in open, coastal or near-shore waters.
Locations of Crucial Disc 88/30 Skimmers
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| Site | Quantity (Each) |
|---|---|
| Chesapeake, Virginia | 1 |
| Ingleside,TX | 1 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 2 |
| Pascagoula, MS | 2 |
| Savannah, GA | 1 |
| Southwest Shipyard, Brady Island (8502 Cypress Street, Houston, TX 77012) | 2 |
| St. Croix (LTB) | 1 |
| Tampa, FL | 1 |
| WECAN (2230 Peters Rd, Harvey, LA 70058) | 1 |
| Total: | 12 |