Dog Bone Demolition Buoy (DB-1)
Product Specification
The Dog Bone Demolition Buoy is a purpose-built inflatable flotation device designed to support maritime demolition operations. The system provides controlled surface flotation for demolition cord staging while maintaining high visibility and rapid deployment capability in operational environments.
Developed with input from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians, the buoy replaces improvised flotation methods commonly used during underwater demolition tasks and provides a compact, repeatable solution for cord management and surface marking.
Operational Purpose
The Dog Bone buoy supports maritime demolition operations by providing a stable surface flotation point for demolition cord and associated line during underwater charge placement.
The device allows technicians to quickly establish a visible surface reference while managing cord payout in a controlled and predictable manner.
By providing a purpose-built flotation solution, the system eliminates the need for improvised buoyancy methods and allows demolition assemblies to be staged quickly and consistently without the need to hand-produce multiple improvised floats or rely on additional consumable materials, saving valuable technician man-hours during mission preparation.
Key Features
Physical Specifications
- Operational Efficiency
Reduces demolition setup time and simplifies staging procedures by eliminating the need to hand-produce improvised flotation devices. - Rapid Inflation
The buoy can be inflated in approximately 40–60 seconds using a compact pump. - Compact Storage
Deflates and folds flat for efficient staging aboard small boats and dive platforms. Before use, the buoy occupies approximately the space of a frisbee and requires up to 40× less storage space than traditional improvised demolition floats. - Stable Flotation
Dog bone shape helps maintain buoy stability and prevents rolling during cord payout. - Durable Construction
Manufactured from reinforced marine-grade materials designed for demanding operational environments. - Non-Ferrous Construction
Materials selected to support use in EOD mine countermeasures (MCM) environments. - Mission Consumable
Designed to be expended during operations when required, eliminating recovery requirements. - Lightweight
Minimal weight allows easy transport and handling by dive teams.
- Overall Length
48 inches - Center Post Length
24 inches - Center Post Diameter
6 inches - End Float Dimensions
12 inches x 12 inches - Weight 11 oz
- Configuration
Dual-lobe flotation body connected by a central post - Material
Reinforced marine-grade PVC - Hardware
Non-ferrous components suitable for mine countermeasure environments - Inflation Method
Electric pump or oral inflation - 1-way Boston Valve for easy inflation
Development Background
Operational Evaluation
The Dog Bone Floating Demolition Buoy was developed to address common operational challenges observed during maritime demolition operations, where technicians often rely on improvised flotation solutions.
The system was designed by a U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal officer with nearly 20 years of operational experience in EOD and maritime operations. The design reflects practical lessons learned from real-world mission preparation and training environments.
By providing a purpose-built flotation device designed specifically for demolition cord management, the system improves repeatability, reduces setup time, and helps save valuable technician man-hours during mission preparation.
Nawbahar Technologies welcomes opportunities to support operational evaluation of the Dog Bone Demolition Buoy by EOD and maritime demolition units.
Contact Nawbahar Technologies for evaluation requests or product information.