Supporting Coastal Environmental Response with Specialized Lift Bags
When environmental response teams face complex recovery operations, having the right equipment is essential to protect both responders and the surrounding ecosystem.
Recently, Canflex Enclosed Pillow Lift Bags were used during the recovery of a deceased fin whale from the shoreline of Samish Island, located in Washington’s San Juan Islands. Large marine mammal recoveries require careful planning and specialized equipment to safely handle the immense weight of the animal while minimizing disruption to the coastal environment.
Designed specifically for controlled lifting, stabilization, and relocation of submerged loads, the Canflex EPB series (Enclosed Pillow Lift Bag) provides dependable buoyancy for marine salvage, commercial diving, underwater construction, and environmental recovery operations. Its wide-profile pillow design increases stability during lifting by providing a larger contact area beneath the load, helping reduce lateral movement throughout the recovery process.
Built from heavy-duty, urethane-coated, oil- and fuel-resistant high-tenacity polyester fabric, the EPB Series is engineered to withstand demanding marine environments. Multiple lifting points offer flexible rigging configurations, while integrated automatic pressure relief valves and controlled inflation and deflation connections allow response teams to carefully manage buoyancy during lifting, enhancing both safety and operational control.
Enclosed Pillow Lift Bags are available in lifting capacities ranging from 100 kg to 5,000 kg, making it suitable for a wide variety of underwater recovery, marine salvage, and environmental response applications. Manufactured in the USA under ISO 9001:2015 quality standards, these lift bags are engineered to provide reliable buoyancy and dependable performance when operations demand precision and safety.
While no one wishes for events like these to occur, responsible environmental stewardship includes ensuring that wildlife recovery efforts are conducted with the appropriate equipment, expertise, and respect for the environment.
At Canflex, we are proud to support the organizations and professionals dedicated to protecting coastal ecosystems by providing specialized lifting solutions that help make complex environmental response operations safer, more controlled, and more efficient.