Oil Containment Booms
SpillPro supplies oil containment booms that contain spills, protect waterways, and reduce environmental impact. Backed by local stock, commissioning and training, our oil spill containment boom solutions support fast responses across Australian condition
50+ years’ experience
ISO certified systems
Australia-wide service
Your Australian oil containment boom supplier
SpillPro supplies containment booms for oil spills that help teams isolate slicks, protect shorelines, and initiate recovery quickly. Our range of oil spill containment booms includes foam-filled, inflatable and self-inflating options, built for Australian marine and inland water conditions. We also supply specialist oil spill equipment, supported by local stock, deployment advice, commissioning and training.
Sustainable for:
- Offshore and coastal waters
- Harbours and marinas
- Rivers and fast-current waterways
- Drains and canals
SpillPro Solutions and Services
Benefits
Benefits of SpillPro oil containment booms
- Fast-response containment: Oil containment booms deploy quickly to create a clear barrier that limits spread and supports immediate control.
- Protect waterways and infrastructure: Oil spill containment booms help shield shorelines, drains, intakes and high-risk assets from contamination.
- Improves recovery efficiency: A well-positioned oil spill containment boom keeps the oil in one manageable zone, allowing skimming and removal to start sooner.
- Suitable for varied conditions: SpillPro supplies containment booms for oil spills, designed for use in calm water, moving water, and changing weather conditions.
- Supports compliance and reporting: Oil boom equipment supports environmental duty-of-care obligations by reducing spill impact and demonstrating active response.
Variants
Deployment & handling
Applicable industries
Featured case study
ExxonMobil PNG
- Industries Mining and Exploration, Industrial, Oil and Gas
Exxon Mobil PNG needed to pro-actively contain and remedy any spills along a remote pipeline between Port Moresby and Hides. That meant finding a way to transport containment booms, skimmer systems, dispersant systems and incinerators through 700km of dense jungle.
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Get to know the team at SpillPro
For more than 50 years, SpillPro has helped Australian organisations prepare for and respond to spill incidents with trusted containment solutions. From oil containment booms to broader spill response equipment, our team supports safer operations, reduced environmental impact and stronger compliance outcomes.
We deliver end-to-end support, from product selection to deployment guidance and training, backed by a broad, proven equipment range.
Certificates and accreditations
Many of our products meet ISO environmental, manufacturing and safety standards – including AS/NZS ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.
Quality Management System
Environmental Management System
Occupational Health and Safety Management System
More insights about containment booms
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Choosing the Right Containment Boom
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Customer reviews
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Gary Gazzard, Daracon
The service has been excellent
Peter Wydeman, Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia
With the equipment that SpillPro has supplied us, we are confident we can handle any emergency spill that occurs in any part of our pipeline from Hides in the north to the LNG Plant on the coast.
Lynn Bradford, ExxonMobil PNG
FAQs
How do oil containment booms work during an oil spill?
An oil containment boom creates a floating barrier that traps oil on the water’s surface while allowing water to pass underneath. This containment helps prevent the spread and keeps the oil concentrated, allowing recovery methods such as oil skimmers, pumps, or vacuums to remove it efficiently. Correct positioning, tow speed and anchoring are key to keeping the oil spill containment boom effective.
When should you use containment booms for oil spills?
Use containment booms as soon as there is a risk of oil spreading into waterways, shorelines, stormwater outfalls, or sensitive habitats. Early deployment improves containment success, reduces cleanup costs, and helps organisations demonstrate environmental duty of care. Booms are commonly used during refuelling, transfers, vessel incidents and emergency response events.
How do you deploy and anchor an oil spill boom correctly?
An oil spill boom should be positioned to contain oil without creating excessive drag or allowing oil to escape around the ends. Anchor points must be chosen based on current direction, wind force and available shoreline or vessel access. SpillPro provides guidance on boom angles, tow speeds, and anchoring layouts to help your oil spill containment booms maintain their shape and control.
What standards apply to oil containment booms in Australia?
Most oil containment booms used in Australia sit within a broader compliance framework that covers marine pollution prevention, workplace safety, and environmental protection. These obligations are especially important for ports, terminals, vessels, councils and industrial operators managing spill risk near waterways.
Key standards and guidance include:
- AMSA – National Plan Equipment Guidelines
- MARPOL (Annex I) – Oil Pollution Prevention
- State-based Marine Pollution Acts
Do you provide warranty, service and training for oil booms?
Yes. SpillPro offers warranty support and ongoing servicing for oil spill containment booms, along with operator training and commissioning services. Training helps teams deploy booms safely, avoid common handling issues and improve containment outcomes during real spill events.
Contact Us
We have representatives in
Sydney
Mascot
NSW 2020
Melbourne
Thomastown
VIC 3074
Brisbane
Geebung
QLD 4034
Perth
Osborne Park
WA 6017
Adelaide
Wayville
SA 5034
Darwin
Darwin
NT 0800