Emergency response plan development and oil spill contingency
An emergency off-loading of a damaged tank requires much time and a significant amount of heavy equipment including a spare storage tank, pumping capacity. The Miko system of magnetic patches provides a simple, fast and flexible tool that on site personnel can use immediately to limit the consequences. An emergency response bag (ERB) offers a “fire extinguisher” capability for cases where oil is leaking from a damaged tank. The plaster is simply placed on the crack and additional powerful magnets are placed on top to “strangle” the leak and limit the spill.
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