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Fast Response Unit (FRU) Type: Weir Skimmer System Primary Use: Offshore Click here to see additional photos. Use: Fast response skimming offshore in up to 4’ seas in a stationary or advancing mode. Combustible Grade D and Grade E petroleum hydrocarbon spills if vessel is certified. Description: Fast Response Units (FRU) are self-contained skimming systems that are deployed from the right side of a vessel of opportunity. Each FRU has a primary skid that consist of a deployment crane, boom, weir skimmer, pump and a recovered oil separator tank. A secondary recovered oil storage tank may be added to increase oil storage.