-
This course refreshes all levels of OPRC (IMO Equivalent) and MCA level 3-5 training, so it is ideal for those who need to refresh and update their oil spill response knowledge. It is suitable for those who are operational supervisors, or fulfil site safety or environmental support positions, including On-Scene Commanders. This course is suitable for the following personnel:
- Operational Supervisors
- Personnel required to operate within an Incident Management Team (IMT) or Emergency Response Team, including site safety positions
- Operational staff responsible for setting strategic and tactical priorities and those required to conduct response tactics
- On-Scene Commanders
- Planning staff with an environmental remit
-
Elevate your role and impact within an oil spill response team with our dynamic combination of hands-on table-top exercises and theoretical sessions; designed to empower you with the latest knowledge and skills needed to play a pivotal role in oil spill response.
This course delves into a wide range of essential areas, including:
- Oil Spill Response Management Overview - Gain a comprehensive understanding of the core principles and strategies that underpin effective response management
- Fates and Effects of Oil - Delve into the intricate aspects of oil behaviour and uncover the potential environmental and economic consequences of oil spills, all while emphasising the paramount importance of preparedness
- Response Techniques - Equip yourself with practical insights into response techniques crucial during an incident. Learn how to prepare tactically for offshore and shoreline response activities, ensuring you're ready to act swiftly and efficiently
- Strategic Decision-Making and Media Relations - Understand the art of making strategic decisions under pressure and learn the intricacies of managing media relations during response operations. This course provides a unique opportunity to practice these essential skills
- Waste Management and Spill Termination - Gain expertise in waste management and the crucial process of spill termination. Additionally, explore the legal responsibilities that rest with responsible parties.
-
During this course, you will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to the incident scenario
- Notifications and completion of a Pollution Report Form (POLREP)
- Oil groups and weathering fates
- Modelling Interpretation and trajectory modelling
- Surveillance and quantification
- Dispersants and offshore response strategies
- Shoreline response
- Waste management and spill termination
- Media management
Course reviews
It was a good refresher with knowledgeable facilitators and clear content. I really enjoyed collaborating with others from different countries—great knowledge sharing. It was my first time training remotely and it worked well overall.
Great course—concise, engaging, and packed with real-world insight. Tim was knowledgeable, professional, and made the training both informative and enjoyable. A real pleasure to learn from.
Professional, energetic instructor with numerous examples of actual events which is useful. Great course. Good training materials, I found the material applicable to small harbours and shorelines.
Sessions
- All Locations
- Remote
Delegate details are required at checkout. Find out what is needed
Date
Duration
Learning Type
Location
Language
Price From
-
£ 478,8 pp
£ 532 - £ 551,7 pp
£ 613
