Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation Level 2

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

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

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.

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