The marine oil spill accidents cause not only huge economic losses to the enterprise, but also serious marine environment pollution and sever social impact if disposed improperly. The correct selection of marine oil spill emergency equipment and proper emergency disposal methods are the key to oil spill recovery. Therefore, the structure and principle of advancing skimmer was described. The operation mode, performance characteristics and problems to be further perfected of advancing skimmer were analyzed in detail according to its application in China-Myanmar crude oil pipeline (Myanmar section). It is useful for providing reference for marine oil spill equipment selection and emergency disposal by enterprises.