Built-In Oil Recovery System (LORS)

The Lamor Built-In Oil Recovery System LORS is a vessel mounted advancing skimming system for medium size work boats and tugs with lengths varying from approx. 15 to 35 m as well as for large vessels ranging from 30 to 100 m. In addition to the skimmer unit in the recovery recess, the total LORS system typically consists of automatic fixed length or telescopic outrigger jib arms and sweeping booms which are recommended to be deployed from optional boom winders located in the skimmer recess.

More than 500 vessels around the world are equipped with Lamor advancing skimming systems. About 200 of these have been equipped with Lamor Built-In Oil Recovery System LORS and most of the latest deliveries are also equipped with automatic sweep systems for “hands free” deployment and retrieval.

The whole concept offers superior advantages:
- Safe, fast and easy deployment
- Operating speed from 1 to 4 knots
- Very high oil encounter rate
- High recovery efficiency in all conditions – nearly no free water collected
- Effective in choppy waves without collecting excessive amounts of water
- Recovery of all types of oils up to the highest viscous oils and emulsions
- Excellent debris and seaweed handling capability
- Simple and reliable operation

Deployment of the LORS makes the entire vessel an “oil slick processing system”. The patented LORS uses the vessels’ forward motion to deflect surface water and oil from the collection area, formed by the Jib Arm and Deflection Boom, into the recovery process. The flow of water carries oil through the Recovery Channel, where the oil is efficiently separated and removed from the flow.

The rotating brushes collect oils of all types, including weathered bunker oil and emulsions, with very little water, making efficient use of on-board tankage. The Brush Conveyor system is unaffected by the type of floating debris normally found in an oil slick. The number of brush rows can be selected based on vessel size, operating condition and required capacity.

The LORS system can be deployed and operated by a small crew very quickly. Simple and intuitive operation requires very little specialized training. When the system is not in use, it is stored below deck and is otherwise independent of the other functions of the vessel.

Please note the technical specifications show dimensions and figures for a single side system only, and are just examples of a wide range of Lamor Built-In Oil Recovery Systems.