060429-N-8959T-094 Manama, Bahrain (April 29, 2006) - Two offshore skimmers tow an oil containment boom across the water during an oil spill and recovery proof of concept demonstration. An Oil containment boom is a floating barrier, which is used to respond quickly and collect and recover offshore oil spills. The proof of concept demonstration focused on the ability of Navy and host nation assets to quickly react and respond to hazardous materials in the waterways. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Cassandra Thompson (RELEASED) US Navy 060429-N-8959T-094 Two offshore skimmers tow an
060429-N-8959T-094 Manama, Bahrain (April 29, 2006) - Two offshore skimmers tow an oil containment boom across the water during an oil spill and recovery proof of concept demonstration. An Oil containment boom is a floating barrier, which is used to respond quickly and collect and recover offshore oil spills. The proof of concept demonstration focused on the ability of Navy and host nation assets to quickly react and respond to hazardous materials in the waterways. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Cassandra Thompson (RELEASED) US Navy 060429-N-8959T-094 Two offshore skimmers tow an oil containment boom across the water during an oil spill and recovery proof of concept demonstration
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