Basics of Oil Spill Response
Course Length: 4.5 hours
Instructors:
- OSRL: Paul Foley, Matt Smith, Tan Swee Huang, Joselito Guevarra, Quek Qiu Hui, Matt Simmons, Gemma Benns, Christopher Miles, Sharon Burton, Sara Coates, Lee Barber, Emily Rowe
- ITOPF: Natasha Lippens
Short Course Agenda:
This entry level course leads delegates chronologically through the typical phases of a marine oil spill response arising from a shipping casualty. Using on a fictitious scenario, the presenters will employ role-play and mixed presentation media to guide delegates through the phases of the response, including:
- Spill Assessment – simple tools to enable the identification of the appropriate level of response
- Notification - processes by which to inform internally and externally the appropriate authorities
- Mobilisation – Initiating the physical response effort and resources in a structured manner
- International response – Integration of global resources to complement local / regional effort
- Clean-up techniques – Overview of the key strategic responses, opportunities and limitations
- Environmental considerations – considering the consequences of different response decisions
- Media communications – The news agenda and what the response team can expect
An overriding theme throughout the course will be the importance of having an effective oil spill contingency plan underpinning the response effort, but recognising the need for flexibility in the plan to adapt, in every case, to a unique set of circumstances.
Objectives:
An entry-level introduction to key aspects of oil spill response
Provides a basic understanding of international response perspectives
Provides a broad framework for new delegates to view IOSC content by providing a window on timings that can be seen later on in the conference i.e. a paper on a certain subject
Target Audience:
New entrants to the field of oil spill preparedness and response.
Minimum/Maximum Attendance: minimum 20, maximum 60
Contact: Mr Andy Nicoll
Advocacy Manager
Oil Spill Response & East Asia Response Limited
Lower William Street
Southampton
SO14 5QE
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 23 8033 1551
Fax: +44 23 8033 1972
Email: AndyNicoll@osrlearl.com |
