Oil Spill Response
Overview
A global leader in oil spill response with a 20-year track record of successful responses to large-scale oil spills. Our large fleet of long-range aerial dispersant aircraft, FAA-certified spray systems, and experienced crews provide the energy industry with superior coverage and capability needed to ensure a successful oil spill response.
Spill Response Statistics
REAL-LIFE OIL SPILL RESPONSES
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oil spill missions flown
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key benefits
- A comprehensive solution including aircraft, spray systems, and flight crews
- Long-range and high-volume aircraft for global coverage
- Large fleet size provides industry with extra capacity in times of need
- A proven track record responding to multiple real-world oil spills
Boeing 757
- The next generation of spill response aircraft
- Faster response times
- Wider geographic coverage
- Larger dispersant payload
- Highest level of FAA-certification
- Equipped with RIDSS-NG spray system
C-130 Hercules
- The most versatile spill response aircraft
- A proven record of success on multiple spills
- Long-range high payload solutions
- Fully FAA-certified for spill response
- Short runway capability for access to more airports
- Equipped with RIDSS spray system
RIDSS-NG Spray System
- The next generation spray system
- Developed for Boeing 757 aircraft
- 6,000+ gallon capacity
- No reduction in aircraft range or speed
- Removable to allow cargo operations
- Meets the highest FAA certification standard
RIDSS Spray System
- The proven spray system for spill response
- Built for C-130 Hercules aircraft
- Up to 4,125 gallons of capacity
- FAA-certified since 2006
- 20 years of operational service history
- Modular for rapid installation and removal
Safety & Certification
- Aircraft remain closed to prevent spray backflow
- Double walled containment to prevent leakage
- Designed for flight into icing conditions
- Bird and lightning strike resistant
- Certified to FAA Part 25 and EASA standards
- FAA-certified for oil spill response under 14 CFR § 21.25