INTRODUCTION
Embark on a transformative journey into Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response, and Cooperation (OPRC) with our Advanced Oil Spill Crisis Management Training Programme. Designed to fortify the competencies of those at the helm of managing oil spill responses, this extensive course provides a thorough education in the complexities of oil spill management, response tactics, and environmental safeguarding measures.
As a participant, you will delve into the intricacies of the OPRC 90 convention, exploring its application at the management level. This ensures a robust understanding of international standards and best practices, enabling you to confidently handle oil spill incidents and accidents with finesse and strategic insight.
The course is meticulously structured to cover the scenarios that oil spill managers may encounter. From the initial stages of spill detection and assessment to the concluding phases of recovery and restoration, the programme is tailored to instil a comprehensive understanding of the entire oil spill lifecycle.
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the course, delegates will be proficient in:
Evaluating and applying diverse oil spill response techniques.
Making informed decisions on oil spill recovery tactics, considering varying meteorological conditions.
Implementing environmentally responsible disposal procedures for oil and related debris.
Mitigating the weathering effects of oil spills on the environment.
Comprehending the environmental trajectory and degradation processes of oil in marine and coastal areas.
Developing comprehensive oil spill crisis management plans.
Leading and managing a team of initial responders with efficiency and competence.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND ?
This course is ideal for professionals such as:
Oil spill managers
Oil and gas terminal operators
Tanker officers
Offshore terminal operators
Port Captains
Oil & Gas exploration /production Staff
Refinery staff
COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1
Foundations of Oil Spill Management:
Introduction to the Course.
Comprehensive Review of Oil Spill Response Strategies.
Planning for Oil Spill Contingencies: Management and Organisational Structure.
In-depth exploration of Oil Spill Crisis Management and Incident Command Systems. Techniques in Sensitivity Mapping for Vulnerable Locations.
Understanding the Behaviour and Long-term Fate of Oil Spills.
Assessing the Environmental and Socio-economic Impacts of Oil Spills.
Strategic Operations Planning for Oil Spill Response.
Interactive Exercise: Crafting an Effective Contingency Plan.
Day 2
Operational Response Techniques:
Exploration of Oil Spill Response Mechanisms.
Tactics for Oil Containment, Protection, and Recovery. Application and Impact of Dispersants.
In-Situ Burning: An Optional Response Method.
Practical Exercise: Real-life Scenarios on Spill Assessment and Containment.
Day 3
On-site Response and Cleanup:
Shoreline Cleanup Techniques and Best Practices.
Ensuring Site Safety and Responder Well-being.
Guided Site Visit to a Shoreline Cleanup Operation.
Practical Exercise: Implementing Shoreline Cleanup and Safety Protocols.
Effective Waste Management Strategies Post Oil Recovery.
Day 4
Communication and Legal Considerations:
Managing Media Relations and Public Perception.
Crafting an Emergency Public Information Plan.
Enhancing Communication and Information Sharing Among Responders.
Best Practices in Information Gathering and Documentation.
Navigating Legal Issues: Liability and Compensation Frameworks.
Concluding Response Operations and Post-Incident Analysis.
Practical Exercise: Simulating Communications and Media Relations.
Introduction to the Comprehensive Full Response Exercise.
Day 5
Simulation Exercise and Course Conclusion:
Execution of 'Exercise Neptune' or a Comparable Full-Scale Simulation.
Collaborative Preparation for Exercise Debrief by Syndicate Groups.
Detailed Exercise Debriefing Session.
Participant Feedback and Course Evaluation.
