OPRC IMO LEVEL 2
This IMO Model Training Course on OPRC Level 2 is intended for On Scene Commanders in cases of oil spills as per IMO requirements.
This courses is designed according to the approved IMO OPRC model to train participants with information needed to make a quick, planned and effective response to an oil spill and have proper planning to stablish an appropriate response to the risk in the area.
The delegates will gain practical knowledge on the stages of the combating process but also will be trained to manage the situation minimising damage to the marine and coastal environments and preventing injury to personnel involved.
OBJECTIVES
The delegates will gain practical knowledge on the stages of the combating process but also will be trained to manage the situation minimising damage to the marine and coastal environments and preventing injury to personnel involved.
Syllabus
- Causes and fate of oil spills
- Environmental issues
- Contingency planning
- Health and safety
- Oil spill response management
- Response assessment, monitoring, and sampling
- Containment, recovery and protection
- Use of dispersants and controlled burning
- Shoreline clean-up
- Waste handling
- Media handling
- Terminating response
- Liability and compensation
Target Participants
- Onsite coordinators
- Supervisor
