What Markleen Marine Environmental Solutions Is All About
Markleen is all about offering top-notch environmental protection solutions. Think of them as total environmental solution providers, ready to tackle challenges offshore, along coasts and ports, and even in onshore industries. Their focus? Providing products and solutions that care for the environment in every way possible. Over the years, their equipment and techniques have been put to the test in cleaning up and recovering from some major oil spills. So yeah, they know their stuff.
The Main Benefit: Cutting-Edge Oil Spill Response
When it comes to fighting pollution caused by oil spills at sea, Markleen brings global solutions to the table. Here’s a quick snapshot of what they offer:
- Unique products manufactured by Markleen, a Spanish company with worldwide reach
- Latest technology applied to oil spill response
- More than 30 years of experience pushing products to the limit
- Constant research and development to stay ahead in a fast-evolving market
Containment Booms: The First Line of Defense
Containment booms are essential in controlling oil spills, and Markleen offers a variety of them. Some of the standout products include ECOPROTECT, ECOBEACH, NOFI Boom Bag, ECOMARINE, ECOFLEX, ECOSAFE, ECOSOLID, and ECOSPEED. Each designed to suit different conditions and needs, these booms help keep spills contained and prevent further environmental damage.
High Speed Sweep Systems: Tackling Currents Head-On
Oil spills don’t wait around, and neither do Markleen’s high speed sweep systems. Their NOFI Current Buster® series—available in models 6, 4, 2 for shallow water, and 2—are engineered to work efficiently in various water conditions. These systems help sweep oil slicks quickly, making cleanup faster and more effective.
Skimmers and Storage Tanks: Collecting and Holding the Spill
Once the oil is contained and swept, it needs to be collected and stored safely. Markleen’s range of skimmers includes shallow water skimmers, weir skimmers, and the MS MultiSkimmers series (MS 60, MS 30, MS 20, MS 10). For storage, their ECOPOOL, ECOTANK, and ECOBAG products provide reliable solutions to hold recovered oil securely until proper disposal or recycling.
Markleen’s Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation – by preventing marine pollution
- SDG 13: Climate Action – through innovative environmental protection
- SDG 14: Life Below Water – protecting marine ecosystems from oil spills
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – promoting sustainable cleanup methods
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – through constant R&D and technology advancement
Auxiliary Equipment and Sorbents: Supporting the Cleanup Effort
Beyond the big-ticket items, Markleen also offers a solid lineup of auxiliary equipment and sorbents. This includes ECOREEL THT and ECOREEL / ECOREEL T reels, storage cages, containerised solutions, and hydraulic power packs. Their sorbents come in various forms too—sorbent booms with skirts, industrial spill kits, and marine spill kits—helping soak up residual oil and making sure no mess is left behind. It’s the little things that often make a big difference.
