Oil Spill Response and Emergency Preparedness

• Understand the environmental, safety, and operational impacts of oil spills
• Equip participants with strategies and procedures for effective spill response
• Strengthen emergency preparedness, risk mitigation, and incident management
• Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship

Course Outline

Introduction to Oil Spill Risks

• Types, causes, and sources of oil spills
• Environmental and operational consequences of oil spills
• Legal and regulatory frameworks for oil spill management
• Understanding organizational responsibilities and stakeholder roles

Emergency Preparedness Planning

• Principles of emergency response planning
• Developing contingency and response plans
• Risk assessment and scenario analysis for oil spills
• Coordination with internal teams, authorities, and stakeholders

Oil Spill Response Techniques

• Containment and recovery methods (booms, skimmers, absorbents)
• Chemical dispersants and controlled burning
• Shoreline and coastal protection strategies
• Case studies of successful oil spill response operations

Command, Control, and Communication

• Incident command system (ICS) for oil spill response
• Roles and responsibilities of response teams
• Effective communication during emergencies
• Coordination with regulatory bodies and external partners

Health, Safety, and Environmental Protection

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety protocols
• Minimizing environmental impact during response operations
• Hazard identification and risk mitigation
• Post-incident environmental monitoring and reporting

Training, Simulation, and Continuous Improvement

• Conducting drills and emergency simulations
• Evaluating response effectiveness and lessons learned
• Continuous improvement of preparedness and response plans
• Building a resilient and responsive organizational culture

DATE:

1ST BATCH:        3rd – 6th Mar, 2026      

2ND BATCH:       7th – 10th Jul, 2026

3RD BATCH:       3rd – 6th Nov, 2026