ISO 20053:2017
(Main)Ships and marine technology - Marine environment protection - Specifications on design and selection of sorbents
Ships and marine technology - Marine environment protection - Specifications on design and selection of sorbents
ISO 20053:2017 specifies materials, types, selection criteria and designation and marking of sorbents and data to be provided by manufacturer(s) for the sorbents. The purpose of ISO 20053:2017 is to assist manufacturers and facilitate users in selecting sorbents by technical criteria. It does not purport to address all aspects of sorbents or safety concerns associated with sorbent use, nor does it define sorbent operational procedures.
Navires et technologie maritime — Protection de l'environnement marin — Spécifications relatives à la conception et a la sélection des sorbants
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 25-Sep-2017
- Technical Committee
- ISO/TC 8/SC 2 - Marine environment protection
- Drafting Committee
- ISO/TC 8/SC 2 - Marine environment protection
- Current Stage
- 9093 - International Standard confirmed
- Start Date
- 01-Jun-2023
- Completion Date
- 13-Dec-2025
Overview
ISO 20053:2017 - Ships and marine technology: Marine environment protection - Specifications on design and selection of sorbents - provides technical guidance for the design, selection, designation and marking of sorbents used in marine oil-spill response. The standard helps manufacturers and purchasers evaluate sorbent materials and products by defined technical criteria. It does not prescribe operational procedures or address every safety concern, nor does it cover loose/bulk sorbents for open-water use.
Key topics and technical requirements
ISO 20053:2017 defines material types, product forms and selection criteria for marine sorbents. Key technical topics include:
Sorbent materials and forms
- Synthetic organic (polypropylene, polyethylene, nylon, polyester, polyurethane foam)
- Natural organic (peat, cellulose, straw, wool, coconut husk, wood chips, etc.)
- Inorganic (expanded perlite, glass wool, vermiculite, volcanic ash)
- Forms: booms, pads/sheets, pillows, pom-poms, rolls/sweeps
Selection criteria
- Buoyancy: must float without oil for at least 3 days; when saturated with two oil types, must remain afloat for at least 6 days
- Oil retention: retain sorbed oil when removed from water
- Sorption capacity: expressed as g oil / g sorbent; viscosity of target oil is a primary factor (example test oils: 5 cSt for low viscosity, 3 000 cSt for high viscosity)
- Reusability: ability to be squeezed and reused (must avoid re-oiling)
- Biodegradability: guidance for biodegradable sorbents when recovery is difficult
- Disposal: prescribed final disposition options and material-specific disposal instructions
Manufacturer data and marking
- Required product information (dimensions, material, colour, form, buoyancy, oil retention, sorption capacity, reusability, biodegradability, disposal method, transport unit, weight/volume, safety instructions)
- Marking requirements (manufacturer name/address, form and dimensions, year of manufacture/expiry where applicable, transport unit weight)
Applications and users
ISO 20053 is practical for:
- Sorbent manufacturers designing and labeling marine sorbents
- Procurement officers and maritime purchasers selecting sorbent booms, pads, rolls
- Oil-spill response teams and environmental agencies specifying equipment for shoreline and surface recovery
- Ship operators and offshore facilities planning pollution-control kits
The standard improves product comparability and supports informed selection based on buoyancy, sorption capacity and disposal considerations.
Related standards
- ISO 16165 - Terminology relating to oil spill response (referenced for terms)
- Bibliography in ISO 20053 lists national standards (e.g., AFNOR NF T90 series) that may provide complementary test/labeling guidance
Keywords: ISO 20053:2017, sorbents, marine environment protection, oil spill response, sorbent selection, buoyancy, sorption capacity, oil retention, sorbent disposal.
Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 20053:2017 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Ships and marine technology - Marine environment protection - Specifications on design and selection of sorbents". This standard covers: ISO 20053:2017 specifies materials, types, selection criteria and designation and marking of sorbents and data to be provided by manufacturer(s) for the sorbents. The purpose of ISO 20053:2017 is to assist manufacturers and facilitate users in selecting sorbents by technical criteria. It does not purport to address all aspects of sorbents or safety concerns associated with sorbent use, nor does it define sorbent operational procedures.
ISO 20053:2017 specifies materials, types, selection criteria and designation and marking of sorbents and data to be provided by manufacturer(s) for the sorbents. The purpose of ISO 20053:2017 is to assist manufacturers and facilitate users in selecting sorbents by technical criteria. It does not purport to address all aspects of sorbents or safety concerns associated with sorbent use, nor does it define sorbent operational procedures.
ISO 20053:2017 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.020.99 - Other standards related to environmental protection; 47.020.99 - Other standards related to shipbuilding and marine structures. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 20053
First edition
2017-09
Ships and marine technology —
Marine environment protection —
Specifications on design and selection
of sorbents
Navires et technologie maritime — Protection de l'environnement
marin — Spécifications relatives à la conception et a la sélection des
sorbants
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ISO 2017
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Sorbent materials and forms . 2
4.1 General . 2
4.2 Examples of sorbent materials . 2
4.2.1 Synthetic organic materials . 2
4.2.2 Natural organic materials . 2
4.2.3 Inorganic materials . 2
4.3 Forms of sorbents . 2
4.3.1 Sorbent booms . 2
4.3.2 Pads . 2
4.3.3 Pillows . 2
4.3.4 Pom-poms . 2
4.3.5 Rolls . . 3
5 Selection criteria . 3
5.1 General . 3
5.2 Buoyancy . 3
5.3 Oil retention . 3
5.4 Sorption capacity . 3
5.4.1 Viscosity . 3
5.4.2 Comparison test . . . 3
5.5 Reusability . 3
5.6 Biodegradability . 4
5.7 Disposal . 4
6 Data to be provided by manufacturers . 4
7 Designation and marking . 4
7.1 General . 4
7.2 Marking . 5
Bibliography . 6
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Introduction
Sorbents are used to recover oil by absorption and/or adsorption. To enhance recovery, most sorbents
are both oleophilic and hydrophobic. Additionally, there are sorbents which are either oleophilic or
hydrophobic only for use with industrial spills. This document addresses applications pertaining to
marine oil spills.
In general, the use of sorbents is only appropriate for the removal of thin oil layers. Sorbents can also
be used to protect and/or clean environmentally sensitive areas, where the use of other cleaning
equipment is restricted because of the possible damage it can produce.
This document does not refer to loose or bulk sorbents, which should not be used in open waters,
because their use, especially
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