The International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation, 1990 (OPRC) calls for the International Maritime Organization, along with the relevant international and regional Organizations, oil and shipping industries, to develop a comprehensive training programme in the field of oil pollution preparedness and response including the availability of expertise for the development and implementation of training programs, namely OPRC level 1,2, and 3 training.
Provide participants with skills and knowledge to act as efficient responders
Develop and maintain a credible capability to deal with typical oil pollution emergencies and facilities co-operation and mutual assistance in the event of a a major incident
Ability to safely use offshore and onshore oil spill combat equipment
Ability to choose correct oil spill combat equipment based on regulations and Oil Spill Contigency Planning (OSCP)
Course Opening & Safety Briefing
Introduction to Oil Spil
Oil Spil Properties, Behaviour and Fates
Envirolment Sensitivity Impacts
Development, Recovery, and Configuration of Oil Containment Booms
Deployment and Operations of Various types of Skimmers
Use of Dispersants
Use of Absorbing Materials
Cleaning Maintenance and Storage Equipment
Oil Sampling, Cost Recovery and Documentation
Equipment Familiarization and Dry Drill
Exercise/Wet Drill
Operation Staff – for Oil Combat and Preparedness