Introduction:
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Oil spills are when crude oil and its byproducts flow into the environment, most frequently into the oceans, lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water. One of the main types of pollution that affects marine life is oil spills. While oil spills can happen on land as well as in water, the bulk of instances have been noted in water.
Oil spills are mostly caused by deep-sea producing activities and the shipping of crude oil across oceans. After a spill occurrence, the oil floats on the water’s surface and forms a thin layer known as an oil slick. Sheen is the name given to an oil slick that seems thin and colorful.
Oil spills severely harm aquatic life, severely pollute the environment, and result in economic loss. Therefore, spill response management is a crucial area of study for maritime port terminals and jetties considering the serious consequences of such occurrences. Effective and efficient decision making is key for successful spill response management.
While there are many potential causes of oil leaks, some of the more significant ones are broken or malfunctioning machinery, human mistake, maritime mishaps, and natural disasters. Depending on the type of vessel, the location of storage, the mode of transfer, etc., spills can come from a variety of sources, including refineries, barrages, tankers, pipelines, etc.
In these situations, the on-scene commander is crucial in preventing serious harm to people, property, and the environment. The most crucial of the many duties entrusted to the on-scene commander is identifying an oil leak situation and mobilizing the emergency response team.
Course Objectives
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The main objective of this course is to empower on-scene commanders and other marine professionals with—
- adequate knowledge and information about oil spills
- the required clarity and detail of the duties and responsibilities of on-scene commanders to ensure fulfilment of responsibilities to the satisfaction
- the necessary exposure and confidence to effectively manage oil spills and help minimize the impact
- the required clarity to ensure seamless and timely communication and notification of an oil spill incident to all necessary stakeholders
- the required knowledge and information to enhance analytical skills and decision-making abilities for stakeholders in critical positions
- adequate awareness of the grave impact of oil spills on life, property and the environment and necessary precautionary measures to prevent the occurrence of such incidents
- the required amount of clarity of division of responsibilities to avoid miscommunication, lack of clarity or delay in emergency next steps
Organizational Benefits
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With marine professionals, particularly on-scene commanders, attending this course, their respective organizations will benefit in the following ways:
- Greater awareness of oil spills and their impact on life, property and the environment
- Trained and confident staff to effectively manage oil spills
- Better and seamless communication in the event of an oil spill because of clarity in the division of responsibilities and ownership
- Better risk assessment and management
- Increased ownership among all stakeholders across the channel because of well-defined and well-divided responsibilities
- Increased audits and checks to confirm compliance with international regulations and standards and to prevent the occurrence of oil spills
- Prompt action and next steps after oil spills, thus saving organizational costs by acting in time and preventing great damage
- Better strategic and tactical decision making at the top
- Well-maintained, updated and complete reports after an oil spill incident, providing all necessary information and knowledge
- Business growth and economic development because of lesser risks to shipment and trade caused by oil spills
 Personal Benefits
By attending this Oil Spill Response, Management and Safety (On Scene Commander Level) course, marine professionals, particularly on-scene commanders, will derive the following benefits:
- Increased ability to think strategically and make tactical and strategic decisions in the event of an oil spill
- Increased awareness and experience to take precautionary measures, recognize early warning signals and take timely action to manage oil spills
- Increased confidence and skill to efficiently and effectively manage incidents of oil spills, ensuring minimal impact to life, property and the environment
- Greater knowledge and understanding of record maintenance for future reference and planning
- Enhanced skill set and confidence to undertake any responsibility and fulfil it completely
- Greater clarity in terms of the clear responsibilities of an on-scene commander to ensure seamless communication of updates and other additional information and to avoid confusion in the event of an oil spill
- More avenues and opportunities to demonstrate one’s talent and undertake higher roles and responsibilities
Course Outline
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The Oil Spill Response, Management and Safety (On Scene Commander Level) course will cover the following areas critical to understanding oil spills and the responsibilities of the on-scene commander:
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Module 1 – Causes of Oil Spills
- Machinery failure
- Human error
- Marine accidents
- Natural disasters
- Illegal dumping
- Water vehicles and water sports
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Module 2 – Sources of Spillage
- Refineries
- Barrages
- Tankers
- Pipelines
- Other storage facilities
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Module 3 – Impact of Oil Spills
- Environmental pollution
- Harm to marine life
- Danger to the surrounding population and lives
- Business loss
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Module 4 – Responsibilities of an On-Scene Commander
- Activate the emergency response team
- Activate additional response vendors/contractors
- Evaluate severity, impact, safety measures, response requirements, etc.
- Confirm safety aspects at site
- Communicate and provide incident information
- Coordinate and complete internal/external notifications
- Communicate with the emergency response team
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Module 5 – Priorities of an On-Scene Commander
- Swift evaluation and cyclical incident update
- Effective communication
- Strategic decisions
- Tactical-level management
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Module 6 – Members of the Tactical Response Team
- Operational staff
- Communication staff
- Safety managers
- Liaison officers
- Other managing supervisors
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Module 7 – Post-Incident Termination Process
- Debriefing
- Post-incident analysis
- The critique
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Module 8 – Contents of Reports During/After Oil Spills
- Weather conditions
- Rescue/search operation updates
- Important environmental metrics
- Suggested modifications to action plans
- Estimated time to recovery
- Future plans and recommendations
Method of Instruction:
 Online
Course Duration:
Two Weeks
Type of Certificate Issued:
 Certificate in Oil Spill Response, Management and SafetyÂ
You can choose any of the three below:
- Digital Certificate(Downloadable PDF)
- Physical Certificate with security marking shipped to your location with a price
- Framed Certificate with security markings shipped to your location with a price.
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