5.2.1. Types of Maintenance
In the selected concept, the boom and skirt are made
from a flexible material. No data is currently available
on the required maintenance interval of these materials
when subjected to long term mid-ocean conditions.
In collaboration with the manufacturer, the required repeating
maintenance interval will be determined. Due to
possible unforeseen incidents, additional unscheduled
maintenance may be required.
Maintenance tasks include:
• Removal of debris and salt from solar panels
• Mechanical removal of biofouling
• Recoupling boom sections after storm
• Replace boom sections after collision or storm
• Replacement of electrical components (lights, radar)
and mechanical components (shredder blades, pump
impellers)