This paper describes the principles of boom design and the two main modes of operation, namely towing by vessels at sea and mooring in shallow or inshore waters.
When there’s a spill at sea there’s the opportunity to reduce the amount of oil which reaches the shore. But to be successful in limiting the damage. You need to be prepared and act fast. In this…
The moment a spill is reported, it’s important to assess the nature and scale of the problem and very often the best way to do that is to get airborne. In this programme we look at aerial…
In this film, we’ll be looking at some of the first things to consider when planning a response; in particular, how different oils behave in the marine environment, using past case studies as key…
Notification of a pollution incident should be made to the nearest port authority and to: The Public Corporation of Maritime Affairs Authority (MAA) Ministry of Transport P.O. Box 19395 Sana'a,…
Centre Ivorien Anti-Pollution (CIAPOL) Ministere du Logement, du Cadre de Vie et de l’Environment BP V153 Boulevard de la Paix Abidjan Tel: +225-20 371835 or +225-20 372919 Fax: +225-20…
Ministerio de Obras Públicas Y Transportes (MOPT) División Marítima-Portuaria PO Box 10176-1000 San José Tel: +506 2233 5022 Fax: +506 2223 2697 Alternatively, spills on the Caribbean coast could…
Ministry of Transport PO Box 61, Rarotonga Tel: +682-28810 Fax: +682-28816 Police Department Rarotonga Tel: +682-22 499 Fax: +682-21 499 The Ministry of Transport is the central notification…
Ministère des Transports et Voies de Communication (Ministry of Transport and Channels of Communication), Directrion de la Marine Marchande 36, Avenue de l’aérodrome/ Commune de Barumbu,…
Direction Generale de la Marine Marchande (DIGEMAR) BP 1107, Pointe Noire Tel: +242-940107 or +242 942326 Fax: +242 944832 As above. Congo has a national oil spill response plan which was revised…
