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A fence boom is a floating fence-like structure with foam buoyancy and a base weight to hold a part of the fence under water. Boom sections are usually 15 metres long and 300mm, 600mm or 800mm in height. Approximately 40% of the boom is above the water and 60% below.

Special connectors on the ends of all booms allows multiple boom sections to
be easily joined together. Booms are stored and deployed from either storage
bags, cages or reels.
Fence booms are light weight, take up minimal storage space and are easy to
handle. As a consequence of minimal buoyancy, fence booms are affected by
winds over 20 knots and strong currents. Fence booms are used in sheltered
waters such as harbours.

Inflatable Fence Boom combines the rapid response characteristics of a Fence Boom with the high buoyancy capabilities of a Curtain Boom - use where the water conditions are rough and changeable.