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Watercraft Safety Booms are heavy-duty floating safety barriers. They protect people, boats, kayaks and other watercraft from hazardous areas. Commonly installed around reservoirs, spillways, weirs and dams, these engineered booms make waterways safer. They significantly reduce risks and prevent accidents.
Previously known as the Bolina Canoe Boom (CAB) and Bolina Traffic Control Boom (TCB), the range has been renamed. This to simplify the offering and make product selection clearer, while retaining the same proven engineering performance.
The booms are the preferred choice for environment and navigation authorities who control the navigable waterways within the United Kingdom. Similar authorities overseas have followed their lead.
If you are responsible for dam safety, reservoir management or inland waterway protection, contact Ecocoast to discuss a customized Watercraft Safety Boom solution.
Bolina Watercraft Safety Booms create an impenetrable safety barrier to prevent all watercraft from passing through.
The booms are designed for easy and rapid assembly to customer-specified lengths using ordinary tools, providing a cost-effective solution with long-term low maintenance. Thanks to the weight and size of each boom module, there is no risk of it being lifted by hand to permit passage underneath it.
The boom’s orientation is adjustable, allowing skilled canoeists to pass while safely restraining novices, preventing potential issues with kayaks or other light crafts downstream. Developed in collaboration with the coaching staff of the British Canoe Union.
Boomforce, our proprietary calculator, is tailored for analyzing and designing boom structures in various scenarios. Learn more about our engineering offering.
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CAB-range (Flexible) | TCB-range (Rigid)
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Reflective strips, end connections, warning signage/graphics, access gate, branding
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Vessel monitoring, demarcation lighting, demarcation buoys
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Waterways, dams, reservoirs, weirs
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Moderate (< 1.5m/s)
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Short duration or moderate exposure (< 1.5m)
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Medium to long
Bolina Rope Safety Booms are ideal for flood defense and navigation authorities to protect lives, watercraft and structures.
They are designed to meet the rigorous industry standards required in the UK, guaranteeing the highest level of safety and performance standards.
The floating booms consist of a series of guard piles spaced up to 10 meters apart with floats supporting two ropes that provide constant freeboard and air draft.
The innovative design of the float allows for up to two casualties to climb aboard without the need for ladders, while the ropes enable people in distress to reach the shore unaided. Even more impressively, the floats are designed to follow the water level for maximum safety and effectiveness.
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RSB1150
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Reflective strips, end connections, casualty lifelines, grab handles, warning signage/graphics, branding
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Vessel monitoring, demarcation lighting, demarcation buoys
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Waterways, dams, reservoirs, weirs
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Low (0.5m/s)
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Short duration (< 0.5m)
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Medium to long
Get quick answers to the most frequently asked questions about our watercraft safety booms.
Watercraft safety booms are typically used in a variety of aquatic environments where there is a need to protect people, vessels and infrastructure from hazardous areas or to manage water traffic. Common locations include dams, weirs, reservoirs and waterways, where they help prevent boats from entering dangerous zones or restricted areas.
Watercraft safety booms help improve safety in waterways by acting as physical barriers that prevent boats, kayaks and other watercraft from entering hazardous areas such as dams, weirs and spillways, significantly reducing the risk of accidents and injuries. These booms are designed to be highly visible and robust, ensuring that even drifting or disabled vessels are stopped before reaching dangerous zones.
Some of our safety booms also feature floats and ropes that allow people in distress to climb aboard or reach the shore unaided, further enhancing rescue capabilities. By clearly demarcating restricted areas and providing an effective means of keeping both the public and watercraft away from potential hazards, safety booms play a crucial role in creating safer waterways for everyone.
Watercraft safety booms are highly customizable to meet the specific safety requirements and environmental conditions of different waterways. Customization options include the addition of reflective strips, warning signage, access gates, branding and integrated safety features such as grab handles, casualty lifelines and demarcation lighting. Advanced models can also incorporate sensors, alarms and cameras for real-time monitoring and enhanced security.
Yes, you can customize the booms by adding your logo, colors or other branding elements to match your specific needs and represent your brand effectively.
Watercraft safety booms are primarily designed to ensure the safety of people and watercraft by preventing access to hazardous areas. However, they can also help stop large debris, such as tree trunks, from crossing into dangerous zones.
If your primary concern is the management of various types of marine debris and pollution, we offer Debris Booms that are specifically designed for this purpose.
Watercraft safety booms are designed for minimal maintenance, but regular checks are still important to ensure their effectiveness and longevity. Routine maintenance typically involves inspecting the booms for any signs of wear or damage, ensuring all parts and attachments are secure. Overall, maintenance is straightforward and can usually be performed with simple tools, making these booms a practical and low-maintenance safety solution for waterways.
For precise selection and design, we recommend consulting our team.We use specialized tools and calculators (such as Boomforce) to analyze your site conditions and recommend the most suitable solution based on your unique scenario.
Watercraft safety booms are typically used in a variety of aquatic environments where there is a need to protect people, vessels and infrastructure from hazardous areas or to manage water traffic. Common locations include dams, weirs, reservoirs and waterways, where they help prevent boats from entering dangerous zones or restricted areas.
Watercraft safety booms help improve safety in waterways by acting as physical barriers that prevent boats, kayaks and other watercraft from entering hazardous areas such as dams, weirs and spillways, significantly reducing the risk of accidents and injuries. These booms are designed to be highly visible and robust, ensuring that even drifting or disabled vessels are stopped before reaching dangerous zones.
Some of our safety booms also feature floats and ropes that allow people in distress to climb aboard or reach the shore unaided, further enhancing rescue capabilities. By clearly demarcating restricted areas and providing an effective means of keeping both the public and watercraft away from potential hazards, safety booms play a crucial role in creating safer waterways for everyone.
Watercraft safety booms are highly customizable to meet the specific safety requirements and environmental conditions of different waterways. Customization options include the addition of reflective strips, warning signage, access gates, branding and integrated safety features such as grab handles, casualty lifelines and demarcation lighting. Advanced models can also incorporate sensors, alarms and cameras for real-time monitoring and enhanced security.
Yes, you can customize the booms by adding your logo, colors or other branding elements to match your specific needs and represent your brand effectively.
Watercraft safety booms are primarily designed to ensure the safety of people and watercraft by preventing access to hazardous areas. However, they can also help stop large debris, such as tree trunks, from crossing into dangerous zones.
If your primary concern is the management of various types of marine debris and pollution, we offer Debris Booms that are specifically designed for this purpose.
Watercraft safety booms are designed for minimal maintenance, but regular checks are still important to ensure their effectiveness and longevity. Routine maintenance typically involves inspecting the booms for any signs of wear or damage, ensuring all parts and attachments are secure. Overall, maintenance is straightforward and can usually be performed with simple tools, making these booms a practical and low-maintenance safety solution for waterways.
For precise selection and design, we recommend consulting our team.We use specialized tools and calculators (such as Boomforce) to analyze your site conditions and recommend the most suitable solution based on your unique scenario.
