This practical training session will focus on the deployment of ECRC’s Current Buster 4 sweep system from a Vessel of Opportunity:

Participants will take part in or observe the following activities:

Vessel of Opportunity orientation using the McKeil vessel Ecosse
Pre-deployment safety briefing and Job Safety Analysis
Loading of the Current Buster 4 system onto the vessel using Ontario Shipyards’ crane support
Review of deck layout, equipment positioning, and lashing considerations
Deployment and recovery of the Current Buster 4 sweep system
On-water operating considerations, including towing, maneuvering, and communication between vessel crew and response personnel
Demonstration of the system for Hamilton CAER participants from the Ontario Shipyards viewing platform
Demobilization and offloading of equipment following the deployment

This session is intended to provide hands-on exposure to VOO-based sweep system operations and support continued development of practical response capability for larger-scale marine spill response.

VOO Training (CAER)