The problem
Fuel, sheen, and runoff around every slip
Marinas, ports, and harbor operators manage fueling stations, bilge discharge, and stormwater that carry oil sheen and hydrocarbons straight into sensitive harbor waters — under the watch of environmental regulators.
Oil & fuel sheen
Hydrocarbons absorbed on contact without clogging.
Dock & deck runoff
Stormwater from paved dock areas treated at the drain.
Heavy metals
Dissolved metals from hull and equipment runoff captured.
Floating debris
Contained before it spreads across the basin.
The Abtech solution
Booms and inserts positioned around slips and drains
Smart Sponge® booms float around fueling docks and slips to capture sheen the moment it appears, while inserts treat runoff at deck drains. The media is hydrophobic and oil-loving — it binds hydrocarbons into a stable solid and keeps working without wringing out.
Smart Sponge® booms for slips and fueling docks
Ultra-Urban® Filter inserts at deck drains
Skimmers for spill response
Oil-loving media
Hydrophobic sorbent grabs fuel and sheen, not water.
Non-leaching
Hydrocarbons lock into a stable solid for safe disposal.
Always on
Booms sit in place to catch sheen between fuelings and after storms.
Proof
Results in the field
99.98%
Bacteria reduction
Non-leach
Permanent capture
40
GPM/SF peak flow
Hydrocarbons contained
U.S. Navy
Smart Sponge® deployed for hydrocarbon capture in demanding marine and shore-side environments.
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Harbor water-quality program
Booms and inserts positioned around fueling docks to keep sheen out of the basin and support discharge compliance.
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