Accidental marine oil pollution
response at sea and on the shoreline
14 - 18 May 2002, Cedre, Brest
Description
This training session was intended for those recently appointed to a position with responsibilities in the field of marine pollution or those who may become involved in response activities and are inexperienced. Split between theory and practical work, the course aimed at presenting the various aspects of response at sea and on the shoreline to provide the delegates with basic guidance knowledge first, then subsequently enable them to build future collaboration networks. Besides, this meeting was an opportunity for the delegates to establish professional relationships between themselves and with the speakers and share experience.
Topic I: REGIONAL AND EUROPEAN COOPERATION IN DEALING WITH OIL POLLUTION
European Cooperation in pollution response at sea
The EEC Task Force
The Community Information System
Topic II: BEHAVIOUR AND IMPACT OF OIL SPILLED AT SEA
Physico-chemical behaviour of hydrocarbons
Impact on the environment
Demonstration of spill behaviour and drift forecast models
Presentation of Cedre flume test
Topic III: GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR RESPONSE AT SEA
General guidelines
Remote sensing; aerial observation of oil slicks
Recovery at sea: principles, resources and limitations. Case
histories:
- The Erika casualty
- Others
Dispersants: the views on their use.
Equipment demonstration on Cedre facilities (with oil spill):
- Booms
- Sea skimmers
- Other equipment
Topic IV: GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR RESPONSE ON THE SHORELINE
Case
histories illustrating the principles and techniques for responding
to pollution on:
Sand beach; pebble beach
Rocks, man-made structures, port facilities
Mudflats
Areas of difficult access (cliffs, mudflats, coves)
Practical implementation of response equipment on Cedre artificial
beach (with oil spill).
Response in shallow water
Visit of the Polmar stockpiles in Brest
Topic V: WASTE MANAGEMENT
Waste management on cleanup sites
Storage
Processing and disposal
Topic VI: RESPONSE PLANNING AND RESPONSE ORGANISATION
Response planning
The French Polmar instruction
Topic VII: DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND COMPENSATION
Compensation systems; insurance and compensation Funds
What is actually meant by "damage related to oil pollution”?
How is damage assessed?
Panel discussion: What about tomorrow?