Objective

During the course delegates will gain and demonstrate to a level of competence an understanding of the safe and efficient response to oil spills, be able to undertake initial assessments of spill risk, initiate a response to an oil spill, identify priorities for protection, chose the correct response options identify the limitations of response options and equipment and understand the needs of the media. Delegates will also have a knowledge of coordinating implementation.

Target Group

This course is aimed at personnel designated as on scene commander during an emergency involving oil spill.

Prerequisites

Whilst not compulsory participants are encouraged to undertake the IMO Level 1 Oil Spill Response Course before attending this course.

Examination

Not applicable

Course Contents

Causes and fate of oil spills
Environmental issues
Contingency planning
Health and Safety
Oil spill management and response
Use of dispersants
Containment, recovery and protection
Shoreline clean-up
Waste handling
Terminating response
Post response operations
Media handling
Practical exercises and demonstrations
Theoretical exercises