Oil Spill Response & Control for Line Managers

Course Introduction:

•  Oil spills are one of the most dangerous and devastating marine accidents. The severe damage and losses they cause to marine life and the marine environment make it mandatory for all marine organizations to follow certain guidelines and standards of operation to prevent such accidents.
• In the event of oil spills, marine organizations need to pay hefty penalties for the serious damage caused by the spill. Managers and supervisors at marine vessels, terminals, and/or jetties understand the complexity of oil spill management, and hence, certain critical aspects of decision making and action are left to their discretion.
• While on-scene commanders are responsible for taking the first steps and action at the site, managers and supervisors are responsible for decision-making based on the information and details received from the on-scene commander. Managers and supervisors take into account the situation, international regulations, and requirements as well as political and media interference.

• Advanced knowledge and information about oil spills and resultant action or next steps based on records and data received from the site of the spill
• The knowledge and ability to comprehend and draw accurate conclusions based on information and data provided through records
• Better analytical and decision-making skills to be able to make correct decisions without seeing the state or damage caused by the oil spill incident
• The required confidence and skill to work with advanced tools and techniques, including oil spill models, to gather the required information to take appropriate next steps
• The clarity to understand the roles and responsibilities at the supervisory level to ensure that there is no delay in decision making that could amplify the damage at the site
• The skill and experience to ensure seamless communication between on- and off-site locations in order to reduce the impact of oil spills or to prevent warning ones
• The overall confidence, experience, knowledge, and ability to successfully manage an oil spill end to end and minimize the impact it can cause to marine life or the losses it can cause to the business
• The needed experience and exposure to prepare for higher levels of responsibility in order to ensure steady and successful career growth and progression in the organization

• Classroom with Theoretical and Handouts for classwork