TRAINING IN OIL SPILL RESPONSE: IMPROVING OIL SPILL RESPONSE IN THE SOUTH BALTIC SEA VIA TABLE-TOP EXERCISES
OceansTrends 2018, Conservation and Sustainable Use of the Ocean – Supportive Technologies and Future Trends 29-30 August 2018, Malmö, Sweden D. Dalaklis, J. Larsson, H. Nilsson, J. Pålsson World Maritime University
Agenda • • • • •
Introduction to the Problem The SBOIL Project What is being done at the moment The Table-Top Exercise Food for thoughts…
Photo: Kustbevakningen, 31 July 2018 at 13:08
The SBOIL project 2016 - 2019 • Main Partners: University of Rostock
World Maritime University University of Szczecin
• Purpose: • Increase knowledge & improve collaboration between local and regional stakeholders regarding oil spill response in the South Baltic Sea region.
The SBOIL project (2016 – 2019)
AP Swedish Coast Guard
PP2: World Maritime University
AP Danish Emergency Management Agency – Bornholm Unit
LP: Universität Rostock
AP Klaipeda State Seaport Authority
AP Port of Gdynia Authority
AP District VorpommernRügen AP Environmental Agency of Rostock
PP3: Maritime University of Szczecin
AP Polish Search and Rescue
AP Western Pomeranian State Fire Brigade
5 SBOIL
| UNIVERSITÄT ROSTOCK | CHAIR OF GEOTECHNICS AND COASTAL ENGINEERING | PROF SAATHOFF
The SBOIL project • The “SBOIL” project (South Baltic Oil spill response) started in 2016 and will run for three years. • It is a continuation of the research project “BioBind” within which an “environmental friendly” concept was developed to respond efficiently to an oil spill at sea. • This concept is based on biodegradable oil binders (biobinders) which are deployed by plane and then removed with a special net boom. • Within the project under discussion, the concept of BioBinders will be assessed as a cross-border spill response tool in order to strengthen existing response capacities in the South Baltic Sea region.
The SBOIL project 2016 - 2019
The SBOIL project Objective 1 • To uptake a new spill response technology called BioBind and help associated staff to effectively use this new technique, as well as enhance training activities to strengthen existing crossborder spill response capacities.
Objective 2 • Awareness rising in different administrational levels and the public regarding oil spill response in the South Baltic Area.
What is being done at the moment • Overview of oil transports in the South Baltic Sea • Division of responsibility in oil spill response within SB countries • Conclusions: Division of responsibility at sea - good, on land - not always clear
(HELCOM, 2013)
(HELCOM, 2013)
Division of Responsibilities between countries Country
National Contingency Plan
Authority responsible for NCP
Main responsible organisation at sea
Main responsible organisation on land
Main responsible organisation in ports
Denmark
Yes
Defence Command Denmark
Defence Command Denmark
Municipalities
Local councils
Germany
Yes
Central Command for Maritime Emergencies
Central Command for Maritime Emergencies
Regional Environmental Authorities
Operators
Lithuania
Yes
Ministry of Environmental Protection
Navy
Federal Rescue Service
Port authority
Poland
Yes
Maritime Search and Rescue
Maritime Search and Rescue
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration
Port authority
Russia
Yes
Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Natural Resources, and Ministry of Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Response
Marine Rescue Service
Ministry of Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Response
Operators
Sweden
Yes
Coast Guard
Coast Guard
Municipalities
Operators
The Table-Top Exercise • 8th November, 2018 • In Świnoujście, Poland • Scenario: oil spill between Poland & Germany – moving towards other countries… • Moving from offshore to shoreline • Collaboration with OSRL
Picture: Oil leaking from Fantasy.
Picture: Oil spill moves into Swinouscjie port.
The Table-Top Exercise in five steps 1. Incident Notification 2. Mobilisation - From Stockpiles to point of deployment 3. Deployment of BIOBIND - From where – airport/port 4. Recovery of BIOBIND – Offshore vs Shoreline 5. Waste Management - Recycling/disposal
Food for thoughts… • The South Baltic Sea Region has seen few oil spills. • However, thanks to several regional agreements and frequent exercises, the region is well prepared for oil spills at sea. • Unfortunately, this is not the case on land. • The very limited in number oil spills that have occurred have made most local and regional responsible organizations unaware of the risk of oil spills and how to effectively respond to them. • Therefore the need for raising awareness stands out, as well as the introduction of training based on realistic scenarios in order to build up the right response capabilities…
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