DEVICE FOR CONTAINING A LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS SLICK ACCIDENTALLY SPILLED ON THE SURFACE OF THE WATER

摘要

The present invention relates to a device (1) for containing a liquefied natural gas slick (10) spread over a water surface. Said device (1) includes a buoyant structure (6), to which is coupled a containing means (7) having a first surface (9), to be at least partially oriented towards the liquefied natural gas (10) and comprising a protective means (8) capable of insulating the buoyant structure (6) from the liquefied natural gas (10) and withstanding temperatures between about -170°C and +70°C.