Swift Action, Strong Protection
Comprehensive Oil and HNS Spill Response Plan for a Safer Coastline
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Spill threats and types of incidents
Ship
Incidents
Tank Farm
Accidents
Pipeline
damage
Boat
Accidents
Aircraft
Accident
Natural
Disaster
Inland
Sources
Terrorist
Attack
Sri Lankan Waters is a well–known maritime hub for trade and international affairs. Therefore, there is a high risk of oil and HNS spills due to the highly congested traffic in Sri Lankan Waters.
NOHSCP Reference
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National Oil and HNS Spill Contingency Plan
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Hazard evaluation
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Risk assessment
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Search and rescue (SAR)
Sri Lanka Navy is the responsible authority for conducting maritime SAR operations. The Maritime Rescue Operation Center (MRCC) which is manned by trained naval personnel at the Naval Headquarters of the Sri Lanka Navy, is responsible for Sri Lanka SAR region which is approximately 28 times the land mass.
NOHSCP Reference
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Search and Rescue Plan
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Capacities (Resource Directory)
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Contacts directory
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Capacity development requirement
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SAR training and exercise database
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SAR Training and exercise Plan
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Literature
Resources
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Ship Casualty Management
Ship Casualty Management is a critical process for minimizing further environment, economic, and social issues resulting from maritime accidents. The Merchant Shipping Secretariat, plays a central role in managing ship casualties by working closely with other stakeholders such as Sri Lanka Ports Authority/ Sri Lanka Navy/ Sri Lanka Coast Guard/ Marine Environment Protection Authority/ Attorney General’s Department/ Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
NOHSCP Reference
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National Maritime Casualty Management Plan
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Agencies responsibilities
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Capacities (Resource Directory)
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Capacity development requirement
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Contact directory
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Training and exercise Plan
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Training and exercise database
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Oil and HNS Spills
Oil spills are the release of petroleum hydrocarbons into the environment, especially into the sea. HNS spill is any substance other than oil which, if introduced into marine environment and harm to the environment.
NOHSCP Reference
Supported:
National Oil and HNS spill contingency plan
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Agencies responsibilities
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Capacities (IMT Resource Directories)
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Capacities (Oil handling agencies)
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Capacities (Oil spill equipment MEPA)
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Capacities (Tier 01 equipment directory)
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Contact directory
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Capacity development requirement
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Training and exercise plan (Tier 01)
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Training and exercise plan (IMT)
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Training and exercise database (Trainig and exercise plan -tier 01)
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Training and exercise database (Trainig and exercise database- tier 01)
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Training and exercise database (Training and exercise Database (IMT))
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Training and exercise database (Training and exercise plan (IMT) )
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Notification
Ship Casualty Management is a critical process for minimizing further environment, economic, and social issues resulting from maritime accidents. The Merchant Shipping Secretariat, plays a central role in managing ship casualties by working closely with other stakeholders such as Sri Lanka Ports Authority/ Sri Lanka Navy/ Sri Lanka Coast Guard/ Marine Environment Protection Authority/ Attorney General’s Department/ Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
NOHSCP Reference
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Notification Format
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Notification Procedure
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Notification database
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Resources
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MEPA Ops Room
MEPA operates a dedicated 24/7 operation room tasked with monitoring marine pollution in Sri Lankan Waters. In the events of an oil or HNS spill, this operation room seamlessly transforms into an Incident Control Center.
NOHSCP Reference
Supported:
Duty Officer’s Duty List
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OPS Room operation manuals
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Available resources in the MEPA Ops Room
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Capacity building requirement
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Communication Training and exercise plan
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Communication Training and Exercise database
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MEPA Ops Room layout plan
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Contacts directory
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Job Description for Ops Room Duty Officers
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Training Report
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Resources
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Verification
The process of verifying the notification regarding an incident on oil and HNS Spill. The verification process will be conducted through satellite monitoring systems, air surveillance, and other sources of communication through SL Air Force, SL Navy, SL Coast Guard, MRCC, and Information Fusion Centre, etc.
NOHSCP Reference
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Verification database
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Issue alerts to IMT
Notification alert system is to notify regarding the disaster leveraging information technology services to operational and policy bodies for decision making.
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Contingency Management group details
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IMT group details
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IMT responsibilities
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IMT member’s agency level duty list
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SOP for IMT member in an emergency
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Capacity development requirement
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Incident Response Management
Depending on the type of oil or HNS spill, the way of responding varies, and depending on the location where the spill happens, the relevant institution will begin the response.
NOHSCP Reference
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Stakeholder agencies responsibilities
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Relevant stakeholders' contact (Contingency Management)
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Relevant stakeholders (HNS Handling agencies contacts)
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Relevant stakeholders' contacts (IMT Group)
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Relevant stakeholders' contact (Oil handling agencies)
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Relevant stakeholders' contact (Operation center)
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Relevant stakeholders' contact (Supportive agency)
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Available capacities of agencies (spill equipment MEPA)
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Available capacities of agencies (IMT Resource directory)
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Available capacities of agencies (Oil handling agencies equipment list)
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Available capacities of agencies (Oil spill equipment MEPA)
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Available capacities of agencies (Tier 01 equipment directory)
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Oil Spill Response
Oil Spill Response is a complex and technical process that requires careful assessment of the level of pollution and identification of priorities and strategies to effectively manage the spill. 5 phases are in oil spill response.
NOHSCP Reference
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Relevant Agencies Responsibilities
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Available capacities (Human Resources and Equipment List)
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Capacity development requirement
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Training and exercise database
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Annex
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Resources
- 1990-OPRC.pdf
- 1992 Oil Pollution Fund Convention.pdf
- Development manual conduction Oil Spill.pdf
- Exxon oil spill response field manual.pdf
- Marine Oil Spill Response Community Guide Web.pdf
- Marine oil spill response health and safety guidance.pdf
- Oil and HNS Guideline.pdf
- Oil Spill Waste Managemen Manual.pdf
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HNS Spill Response
Responding to Hazardous Noxious Substance (HNS) spill is complex technical process that requires careful assessment of the level of pollution and identification of priorities and strategies to effectively manage the spill
NOHSCP Reference
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Relevant Agencies Responsibilities
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Available response capacities (Human Resources and Equipment)
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Responsible agencies for Tier 01 Plan
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Capacity development requirement
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Chemical spill response expert’s database
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Assess the level of pollution
Categorizing Oil Spills by International Tier Standards
Resources
Oil Spill Response is a multifaceted and intricate process that demands meticulous evaluation of the extent of pollution and meticulous identification of priorities and strategies to efficiently address the spill. The response encompasses a series of five distinct phases, each essential for effective mitigation and restoration. These phases involve initial assessment, containment, recovery, cleanup, and restoration efforts. Throughout this comprehensive process, collaboration between various stakeholders, including government agencies, environmental organizations, and industry experts, is paramount to ensure a coordinated and effective response.
NOHSCP Reference
Procedure for assessing the level of pollution
Initial impact assessment procedure
Responsible agencies details
Agencies responsibilities
Oil and HNS spill modeling
Aerial Surveillance procedures
Capacity development requirement
Oil sampling protocol
Sampling and Monitoring of Marine Oil spills
Evaluation Pollution Impact
Annex IMT Responsibilities
Annex WebGNOME
Annex Oil Spill Modelling in Oil Map