IMO OPRC Level 2 Training (On-Scene Commanders & Supervisors)

Course Description

The IMO OPRC Level 2 Training is designed for supervisory personnel and on-scene commanders responsible for leading oil spill response operations. This course, developed in line with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation (OPRC) Convention, provides participants with the technical knowledge, leadership skills, and practical competencies required to manage oil spill incidents effectively at an operational level.

Course Duration

5 Days (theory, table-top, and practical field exercises)

Training Venue

Training facility / On-site / Field Response Training Area

Understand the principles of oil spill contingency planning and response management.
Lead and supervise response teams during spill incidents.
Assess spill scenarios and deploy appropriate response strategies.
Manage oil spill response equipment and logistics.
Ensure compliance with safety and environmental protection procedures.
Coordinate effectively with government agencies, stakeholders, and response contractors.

Course Content

Review of IMO OPRC Level 1 fundamentals

Roles and responsibilities of on-scene commanders

Oil spill contingency planning and preparedness

Risk assessment and response strategy development

Spill assessment, surveillance, and reporting

Command, control, and communication during response operations

Deployment and management of containment and recovery systems

Shoreline protection and clean-up operations

Waste management and disposal strategies

Health, safety, and environmental considerations

Table-top exercises and full-scale practical simulations

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