Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning oil spills which utilizes various components as needed. In one embodiment a floating hull structure is provided having a crane for removing floating debris and a vacuum skimming unit and a pair of storage tanks for skimming and holding oil. Also, containers are provided on a separate boat and can be unloaded at dockside and replaced with fresh containers. Also, a truck unit may be provided which in one embodiment can carry either empty containers or a self-contained vacuum-tank unit.