"We are absolutely delighted with the boom; it has proved to be both easy to use and extremely effective"
J.T., BAE SYSTEMS


"Brilliant - we couldn't have done it without you!"
K.C., HALCROW GROUP
Case Studies
Take a look at some installations to see how well Bolina Booms perform.
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Airport Security Booms
London City Airport security
London City Airport security
These Chain Booms are designed to stop watercraft getting too close to aprons and aircraft movements, particularly where aircraft wings pass over water when parked or taxiing. They can deter intruders or demonstrators by providing an exclusion zone behind a physical barrier. This provides protection by giving the authorities time to respond when alerted by the alarm system.

Safety Features

  • Generous freeboard to restrain craft
  • Airport safety boats can operate behind the boom with ease
  • All stressed components tested & certified before despatch
  • No moving parts under stress (such as swivels)
  • Tried and tested through-chain system (as used for mooring buoys & other booms)
  • Optional alarm systems, debris panels etc.

Bolina Standards

  • New tooling for float mouldings (low profile colours available)
  • Polyethylene floats are rotation moulded to Montreal Protocol standards
  • Proven long-term UV stability
  • Floats foamed with Lloyds Registered marine grade material (except for Environment Booms)
  • All components made to ISO 9001 standards
  • Steel components hot dip galvanised to ISO 1461
  • Certified welding quality
  • 20 years experience in flotation
  • Past experience in mouldings for MOD, RNLI, ABP, EA, HIE, BW
  • Thorough design and execution of boom projects

Construction Features

  • User-friendly assembly with simple instructions
  • Virtually unsinkable construction
  • Easy section replacement if damaged
  • Maintenance reduced to occasional inspections
  • Chain floats are unstressed
  • Up to 80 tons break load
  • Tidal compensators that are self aligning (to avoid jamming)
  • Can be moored to bottom to avoid piling
  • Vandal and tamper resistant connections
  • Optional colours and lettering for floats

Deploying booms with the above features demonstrates your commitment to deterring terrorist activity and protecting passengers