Oil spill response course goes online

by Vijaya Selvaraj 5 Jul 2021 12:18 PDT

Oil spill response course goes online © Marina Industries Association

MIA has ramped up its online education and activities to keep the continuity of learning taking place from the convenience of your location. The Oil Spills Response course is now available online.

Marinas have potential to impact on the marine environment because of their waterfront location and the nature of boating related activities carried out at marinas and boatyards. Prevention through protection can serve as the first line of defence against pollution. An oil spill in your marina or boatyard requires fast and efficient action to mitigate the risk along with effective planning for such an event

The course can ensure marinas and boatyards have those involved in the response adequately trained and prepared for their roles. This course is structured as an hour self-study portion and two hours live online zoom session with the presenter, Martin Silk, Group Risk Manager for d'Albora Marinas.

What to expect from the course

This course is relevant to marinas and boatyards of all sizes. It will help you be alert to the effects of spills into marina environments and have the necessary information to be able to safely and effectively respond to spill incident within those environments.

There are two parts to this online course. (Part A & B)

Part A - (1.5 hour) Self-paced online learning.

Once you register for the course, you will have access to the course materials online. Part A content will consist of one marina case study, Compliance with legal requirements, Understanding the common fuel system layouts and how they work, Hazards of chemicals and information sources of chemicals and information sources. Types of spill response equipment, how, and when to use them Oil Absorbent Booms, Containment Booms and skimmers.. You must complete part A to continue onto Part B.

Part A - Self Paced learning course example.

Part B - (2 hours) Live online session with the presenter.

Discussion of case study, common spills and response to incidents, plans and training, installed equipment, Working with Regulators, the Media and other interested parties.

This course will cover:

legal requirements and definitions
Common fuel system layouts and how they work
Hazards of chemicals and information sources
Working with Regulators, the Media and other interested parties
Oil Spill Response Videos
Common spills and response considerations
Waste disposal - Waste ministration and disposal techniques.
Leaks and groundwater contamination
Types of spill response equipment, how, and when to use them Oil Absorbent Booms, Containment Booms and skimmers.
Response plans and training
Live online session with presenter to discuss case studies and responses

This course includes downloadable resources:

Marinas Spill Response Best Management Practices
Spill Response Checklist
Excerpts booklet from (Australian) Government Legislation

Benefits

Gain knowledge in responding to spills of oils and chemicals
Be actively involved in the setting up and maintenance of spill response equipment and the proper storage, use and disposal of liquids at specified sites.
Be aware of the W.H.S and environmental aspects of spills and be conversant with their responsibilities under the S.O.P's
Identify common issues with other local marinas and develop improvement strategies

Dates

Part A - Self-paced Online learning (Learn anytime)
Part A Oil Spill Response Online Course: 1.5 hour
Part B - Live online session with presenter: