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This course is ideal for those required to be an Incident Commander during an oil spill incident and also for those in a position of government who are likely to be involved in emergency response to represent their jurisdiction. It is also ideal for the following personnel:
- Those responsible for emergency response management and command of oil spill response incidents
- Decision-making managers within the oil, gas and shipping industries
- Individuals performing the role of an Executive Commander, Incident Controller or Incident Commander in an Emergency Response Team
- People belonging to regulatory or statutory bodies associated with emergency response
- Senior officials from Government agencies involved with spill response (Environment, Coastguard, Navy and Army)
- Harbourmasters, Port Captains, and Incident Managers at large ports.
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This comprehensive course looks at the fundamentals of incident management, from legal frameworks to support during an incident through to response strategies and effective communications.
This course will give you the knowledge and understanding in the following areas:
- The International Conventions and legal frameworks in place that can support an incident
- Roles of Government Agencies and industry during an incident
- Effective implementation of contingency plans
- Comprehension of the incident strategies and tactics that could be implemented throughout a response
- Appreciation of the additional hazards faced by responders during an incident
- Media expectations and effective communications whilst protecting your company's reputation.
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During this course, you will cover the following topics:
- Effective emergency response contingency planning and implementation in a spill
- Consequences of oil spills
- Safety-first culture in response
- Spill response options and resource requirements
- International conventions and legal frameworks
- Boundaries and roles of Government Agencies and the Industry
- International conventions and legal frameworks
- Protecting your organisations reputation by understanding public relations
- Understanding how and when to terminate a response
Location‑Specific Course Information
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Singapore courses are accredited by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA Singapore).Courses delivered by the Singapore training team—whether held in Singapore or Manila—are eligible for 9 SDUs under the Continual Professional Development (CPD) framework for registered WSHOs. The course is also listed on the SISO 2026 Approved Courses page, and all delegates receive the Nautical Institute–accredited OPRC Level 3 certification.
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Manila courses delivered by the Singapore training team qualify eligible WSHOs for 9 SDUs under the CPD framework.Practical learning is delivered through facilitated scenario‑based discussions and table‑top activities aligned to local arrangements, and all delegates receive the Nautical Institute–accredited OPRC Level 3 certification.
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UK deliveries include a practical deployment exercise, giving delegates first‑hand experience with equipment deployment.Delegates may also access UK‑specific regulatory and response content, and those who complete the additional UK‑specific, test‑based module via OSRL’s LMS can obtain the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Level 5/5P certificate, alongside the standard Nautical Institute–accredited OPRC Level 3 certification.
Course reviews
The course was well-balanced and engaging. The hands-on exercises and real-world examples helped bring the content to life. The facilitators were knowledgeable, approachable, and created a positive, interactive learning environment for everyone.
I really enjoyed the course. It covered a lot of relevant material in a clear and structured way. The practical sessions, especially the beach survey, made it easy to apply what we learned. Great energy from the trainers made the experience even better.
Professional and knowledgeable facilitators. Very willing to share experience and address gaps in our learning. Electronic assessment is a good idea, paperless and corrective action done immediately. Media training was good because it gave you an opportunity to practice in a 'safe' environment.
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23 March 2026 - 26 March 2026
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