Counter-Terrorist Booms

Asymmetric defence of warships in harbour from terrorists using relatively small craft is a growing concern.

Commercial ports also need security provisions in place with the implementation of the International Maritime Organisation's ISPS Code, in which the option to protect certain ports with anti-terrorist booms has become more of a compliance issue under the homeland security umbrella. Therefore the need for anti-terrorist booms is not restricted to just naval bases and force protection.

We offer a range of anti-terrorist booms for perimeter defence and port security. These well proven systems are now used for the protection of vessels and critical sites such as docks, power stations, runways etc from fast attack craft using improvised explosive devices. They can arrest vessels applying a force up to 80 tons as standard, are manufactured to ISO9001, and supplied with test certificates.

We also design and supply anti-terrorist booms for specific applications such as recently installed at London City Airport providing an exclusion-zone in the Royal Docks.

Anti-Terrorist Boom solutions:
     >> Port Security Booms
     >> Airport Security Booms
     >> Perimeter Defence Booms

Bolina Booms has a wide range of project experience - here are some typical examples:

Environment Agency - 3 year program of Safety Booms for the River Thames (current contract)
Cardiff Harbour Authority - 500m Litter Fence Boom to protect a nature reserve
London City Airport - 250m Airport Security Boom
British Waterways - Chain Booms for guarding weirs throughout northern England
BAE Systems - 100m latching boom to close dock entrance

Take a look through our Case Studies to see an overview of some projects.