skimmer

Some have asked for more efficient trash skimmers that could help prevent waste from clogging the treatment plant.

In addition, Trans Mountain paid on behalf of its shippers for dozens of additional oil skimmers, landing craft, response barges and to hire more spill response staff at multiple bases between Vancouver Harbour and Ucluelet.

Credit card numbers can be stolen by illegal “skimmers,” devices installed at gas station pumps, ATMs and other locations.

The Navy has also kept a skimmer on standby so it can remove any pollutants quickly.

A retail employee making minimum wage might attach a skimmer to a gas pump.