OPRC Level I
Response organisation and
control strategies
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Aim
A basic knowledge of the response
organization and the response strategies
is essential for a quick and effective
response
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Outline
• Contingency planning
• Command and control
• Communications
• Oil spill control strategies
• News media
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Contingency Planning - Types
• National Contingency Plan
• Local Contingency Plans
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Contingency Planning - Content
Risk Analysis:
•Risk Assessment
•Damage Assessment
Gathering data and
synthesizing information to
develop an understanding
of the risk of a particular
enterprise
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Contingency Planning - Content
• Administrative arrangements
• Oil spill combat strategy
• Equipment
• Exercises
• International co-operation
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Contingency Planning - Content
• The Permanent Organization
• The Ad Hoc Organization
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Contingency Planning Organization
The Ad Hoc Organization:
•The Management Element
•The Staff Element:
The Expert Advisory Group
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The Oil Spill Response Staff
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Contingency Planning –
Responsibilities
The Expert Advisory Group
•Advises on effective and fast response
•Works individually or assembles at the operation center
The Oil Spill Response Staff
•Advises, controls
•Assists the Head of Operations
•Operates at the center of operations
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Contingency Planning –
Command & Control
Responsible Minister
Director General
Acting Head of Operations
On Scene Commander/Coordinator (OSC)
STRIKE TEAMS
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Team
Leader
Contingency Planning –
Communications
• National Contact Point(s)
• Proper and adequate lines of communication
(radio frequencies)
• Strict radio discipline
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Contingency Planning –
Spill Control Strategies
• Political decision
• Risk analysis
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Contingency Planning –
Combating Strategies
• Capabilities
• Scope
• Methods
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Contingency Planning –
Combating Strategies
• Where ?
• When ?
• How ?
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Contingency Planning –
Dealing with the Media
• Interest from media unpredictable
• Informing the media is important
• All levels can be addressed by newspapers,
television or radio
• NOT normally a job for First Responders
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Contingency Planning –
Dealing with the Media
• What happened?
• What are you doing?
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Contingency Planning –
Dealing with the Media
• Tell the truth
• Stick to your area of
responsibility
• Emphasize to positive
points
• Don’t speculate
• Never make
• Don’t offer a personal
opinion
• Beware of language
• Behave politely and be
patient
• Press must observe
safety rules
assumptions
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