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Expandi Boom Type: Inflatable Boom Primary Use: Offshore/Nearshore Click here to see additional photos. Use: Containment of oil for recovery by skimmer. Preventing spilled oil from spreading. Precautionary measure in case oil may be spilled. Description: A self-inflating containment boom, it can be deployed and retrieved rapidly. In the collapsed state, it is buoyant and can be flown to an oil spill and placed in the water, then deployed by awaiting boats. A 750 lb parts box accompany the unit and consists of chains and binders, buoys, anchors and adapters.