Shoreline Cleanup: Equipment and Operations

Abstract

ABSTRACT The extreme diversity of affected shoreline areas in Prince William Sound necessitated a variety of treatment techniques. Innovation produced equipment that was versatile and effective in the environment encountered. This paper reviews some of the key shoreline treatment equipment used during the summer of 1989: the cold water landing craft vessel (LCV), the maxi-barge, the omni-barge, and the hot water LCV. Also addressed are the containment and collection methods used to support this treatment equipment. The paper concludes with a description of the treatment equipment and techniques used to respond to the shoreline conditions encountered in 1990, the second year of the cleanup. The paper stresses the need for flexibility and innovation in cleanup techniques.