Regulatory basis
- OPRC Convention 1990
- IMO Model Course 4.02 (Manager Level Oil Spill Response)
Safety, Security & Environment
Oil Spill Crisis Management for Spill Responders
Crisis management training for spill responders across oil, gas, offshore, and shipping — incident command, communications, and tier-based response under the OPRC Convention.
Target audience
- Spill responders, emergency managers, DPAs, terminal HSE staff
Prerequisites
- Operational HSE background recommended
Learning objectives
What you'll be able to do
Establish an incident command structure
Apply tier 1/2/3 response strategies
Manage communications, media, and stakeholders during a spill
Course content
Modules & topics
Indicative module breakdown — actual delivery is adapted to the audience and operational context.
01
Regulatory framework
- OPRC
- National contingency plans
02
Incident command
- ICS structure
- Roles
- Decision-making
03
Response operations
- Containment
- Recovery
- Dispersants
- Shoreline
04
Communications
- Media
- Stakeholders
- Documentation
Assessment
Tabletop exercise and written assessment.
Certification
Course completion certificate.
References & further reading
Authoritative sources
This course aligns with international maritime conventions and IMO Model Courses. Use these references for detailed regulatory text.
Related courses
You may also be interested in
Other maritime training programmes our delegates often combine with this course.
2 days
GMDSS — Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
SOLAS Chapter IV familiarization with GMDSS sea areas (A1–A4), DSC, NAVTEX, EPIRB, SART, Inmarsat and Cospas-Sarsat, distress alerting procedures, and equipment carriage requirements.
SOLASGMDSS
View course details 3 days
Specialized Tanker Course for Senior Ranks — Oil & Gas
Advanced training for masters and senior officers handling oil and gas cargoes.
View course details1 day
Control of Tank Atmospheres on Tankers & Gas Carriers
Inerting, gas freeing, and atmosphere control on oil tankers and liquefied gas carriers.
View course detailsInterested in this course?
Request open-enrolment dates, an in-house quotation, or on-board delivery for your fleet. We respond within 2 business days.
Alternatively, send us a direct email at captmohab@googlemail.com