OBJECTIVE:
The course introduces delegates to preparedness and response requirements for marine spills at ports and hydrocarbon handling facilities. Course covers topics such as: oil spill contingency plans, response strategies, health and safety considerations, and the importance of communication networks when responding to a spill.
Throughout the course, many practical exercises provide delegates with the opportunity to develop the skill sets required to:
- Undertake site assessments
- Identify health and safety issues
- Identify environmental, socioeconomic resources
- Formulate a work plan and manage with safety in mind
Upon completion delegates will receive an accredited certificate of competence.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
- Company supervisors
- Jetty personnel
- Operational staff with the responsibility to manage at sea and shoreline operations
PROGRAM CONTENT:
- Overview of Spill Response
- Spilt Oil Behaviour, Fate and Effects
- Health and Safety
- Response Strategies
- Booms and Skimmers Monitoring
- Absorbent Materials
- Oil Recovery
- Shoreline Clean-up
- Dispersant Systems
- Oily Waste Storage and Disposal
- Record Keeping
- Media
- Sampling Techniques
- Liability and Compensation
- Environmental Considerations
COURSE LOAD: 24 HOURS
Discover the other modules of the Oil Spill course:
- MCA 1P Intro to an Oil Spill
- MCA 2P First Responder
- MCA 4P Spill Operations Supervisor
- MCA 5p Spill Operations Executive Commander
- OPRC IMO 1 Operations Staff
- OPRC IMO 2 Supervisors and On Scene Commanders
- OPRC IMO 3 Senior Management Personnel
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