Description
Response to Marine Oil Pollution Incidents, 2016 Edition is the official IMO publication that provides practical guidance for dealing with oil spills at sea. The publication has been developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to support governments, emergency response organizations and maritime stakeholders in mitigating the consequences of acute pollution incidents.
Oil spills can have serious consequences for the environment, coastal communities, fisheries, ports and maritime activities. Effective emergency preparedness and rapid response are crucial to limit the extent of damage and reduce the environmental impact after an incident.
The publication describes how oil spill response operations can be planned, organized and carried out under different conditions. The manual provides guidance on contingency planning, mobilization of resources, choice of response methods and coordination between involved authorities and organizations.
Response to Marine Oil Pollution Incidents is used by coastal authorities, oil spill response organizations, port authorities, rescue services, offshore operators and shipping companies working with emergency response to acute pollution. The publication is also an important tool for training, exercises and the development of oil spill preparedness.
The guidance includes assessment of spill situations, mechanical collection, use of dispersants, beach cleaning, monitoring and environmental assessments related to different response strategies. The manual also describes how decisions can be made under demanding operational conditions.
The 2016 edition serves as a practical working tool for organizations looking to strengthen their response to marine oil spills and ensure that efforts are carried out in accordance with international best practice.
The publication is particularly relevant for companies working with oil spill response, marine environmental management and handling acute pollution incidents in coastal and offshore areas.
Kart.no delivers IMO publications to customers in Norway and the Nordic region, including OPRC-related publications, MARPOL, SOLAS, IAMSAR Manual and other official maritime publications from the International Maritime Organization.
