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Associated British Ports
Port of Southampton
Oil Spill Contingency Plan
Controlled Copy Number: Issued To: Date of Issue: July 2010
CONTENTS
1 Introduction 1.1 Statutory Requirements 1.2 Purpose of the Plan 1.3 Scope of the Plan 1.4 Interfacing Oil Spill Contingency Plans 1.5 Consultation 1.6 Risk Assessment Summary 1.7 Classification of Oil Spills 1.8 Tidal Movement of Oil on Southampton Water A.1 Sea Mounting Centre Marchwood – Spillage Response Plan and Reporting Procedures 2 Incident Response Organisation 2.1 Harbour Master 2.2 Oil Spill Management Team (OMT) 2.3 Tier 1 2.4 Tier 2 2.5 Tier 3 2.6 Shoreline Response Centre 2.7 Simultaneous Oil Spills 3 Reporting Procedures 3.1 Use of Section 3.2 Prevention of Oil Pollution Acts 1971 & 1986 3.3 Notification Matrices A.1 Extract from SI 1998 No. 1056 A.2 POLREP CG77 A.3 Oil Spill Progress Report A.4 Guidelines to Information required by DEFRA A.5 Sample of a Report of Use of an Oil Treatment Product 4 Action Sheets 4.1 Duty VTS Watch Manager 4.2 Duty Marine Officer (Harbour Patrol) 4.3 (Duty) Harbour Master 4.4 Oil Terminal/Installation Representative (Oil Terminal/SMC Marchwood Spill) 4.5 Oil Spill Incident Checklists A1 Fax for Activation of Braemar Howells A2 Contact Checklist 5 Response Guidelines 5.1 Light (Non-persistent) Oils 5.2 Medium (Crude) Oils 5.3 Heavy Oils 6 Communications and Public Relations Plans 6.1 Communications Plan 6.2 Public Relations Plan
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7 Health and Safety Plan 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Assessment Form 7.3 Legislative Requirements 7.4 Site Hazards 8 Waste Management Plan 8.1 General 8.2 Temporary Storage 8.3 Waste Oil Recovery and Disposal 8.4 Recovery and Disposal Methods 8.5 Disposal to Landfill 8.6 Waste Management Checklist A1 STOp 1/2009 9 Contact Directory
10 Training and Exercise Policy 10.1 Training 10.2 Exercises 11 Risk Assessment 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Port Operations 11.3 Oil Transfer Operations 11.4 Pipelines 11.5 Bunkering (Refuelling) and Bulk Liquids Transfer Operations 11.6 Ship to Ship (STS) Transfers 11.7 Effluent Discharges to Harbour Waters 11.8 Miscellaneous Spill Sources A1 Bulk Liquids Transfer Request Form 12 Sensitivity Maps and Environmental Information 12.1 Use of Section 12.2 Priority Sensitive Areas 12.3 Priority Protection Areas 12.4 Port of Southampton Coastline Details 13 Roles and Responsibilities of Government and other Agencies 13.1 Harbour Authority 13.2 Local Authorities 13.3 Maritime and Coastguard agency 13.4 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) 13.5 Natural England 13.6 Environment Agency 13.7 Oil Companies and Installations (including SMC Marchwood) 13.8 Oil Spill Management Team 13.9 Marine Response Centre 13.10 Shoreline Response Centre 14 Resource Directory
15 Product Information Sheets
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List of Plan Holders
Copy Name Organisation Location Associated British Port, Deputy Harbour Master Copy (Controlled Document) Southampton Master 1 Harbour Master a VTS
2 Deputy Harbour Master a VTS
3 Assistant Harbour Master a VTS
4 Duty VTS Officer a VTS
5 Senior Marine Officer a VTS
6 Marine Response Centre a VTS
7 Marine Officer (Patrol) a Harbour Launch
8 Marine Officer (Berthing) a VTS
9 Communications Manager a London
10 Head of Port Operations & A Ocean Gate Safety
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12 Counter Pollution & Salvage Maritime and Coastguard Agency Eastern Region Officer
13 MCA Counter Pollution Maritime and Coastguard Agency Spring Place Officer Southampton
14 MRCC Solent Maritime and Coastguard Agency- Lee-on-Solent
15 Environment Agency Winchester
16 Braemar Howells London
17 Marine Terminal Manager Exxon Mobil Petroleum Limited Fawley
18 Marine Superintendent BP Oil UK Limited Hamble
19 SHEQ Manager Sea Mounting Centre Marchwood
20 Emergency Planning Unit Hampshire County Council Winchester
21 Coastal Team Natural England Lyndhurst
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22 DEFRA Duty Officer DEFRA London
23 DOCPO Southampton City Council
24 DOCPO New Forest District Council
25 EBC Eastleigh Borough Council
26 DOCPO Fareham Borough Council
27 Harbour Master Hamble River Harbour Authority
28 Harbour Master Cowes Harbour Commissioners
29 QHM Dockyard Port of Portsmouth
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Revision Procedure
This plan will be revised annually; such revisions will take account of experience gained from exercises and/or actual spill incidents, changes in risk or port operations or legislation.
A formal review of the plan will be conducted at 5 yearly intervals and the plan re-submitted for approval.
Amendment Record
Amendment No. Date Amended by (print name) Signature 01 / 2001 Sept 2001
01 / 2003 Feb 2003
01 / 2004 Nov 2004
01 / 2006 Aug 2006
01 / 2008 Aug 2008
01 / 2010 July 2010
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1 Introduction
1.1 Statutory Requirement
This Oil Spill Contingency Plan has been developed to conform with the Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation Convention) Regulations 1998, SI 1998 No. 1056, which entered into effect on 15 May 1998. The plan is designed to meet the statutory responsibilities placed on the Harbour Authority for responding to oil pollution within the harbour area.
1.2 Purpose of the Plan
The plan is provided to assist the Harbour Authority and other organisations in dealing with an accidental discharge of oil. Its primary purpose is to set in motion the necessary actions to stop or minimise the discharge and to mitigate its effects. Effective planning ensures that the necessary actions are taken in a structured, logical and timely manner.
This plan guides the Harbour Master and his Duty Officers through the decisions which will be required in an incident response. The tables, figures and checklists provide a visible form of information, thus reducing the chance of oversight or error during the early stages of dealing with an emergency situation.
For the plan to be effective, it must be: • familiar to those with key response functions in the Port; • regularly exercised; and, • reviewed and updated on a regular basis.
This plan uses a tiered response to oil pollution incidents. The plan is designed to deal with Tier One and Tier Two incidents, and to provide guidance for the initial response to a Tier Three incident. Where a spillage is associated with a wider emergency, then additional factors involving the safety of personnel will take precedence over the pollution response. In this case, reference must be made to the Solent and Southampton Water Emergency Response Plan (SOLFIRE). The salvage and casualty management of any vessel, which poses a threat of pollution, are priority considerations.
During oil spill response activities account must be taken of the following:
• site hazard information • adherence to permit procedures • spill site pre-entry briefing • boat safety • COSHH Regulations and material safety data sheets • personal protective equipment needs • heat stress , cold stress and hypothermia • decontamination • environmental sensitivities • record keeping • public relations • waste disposal
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1.3 Scope of the Plan
The plan details the contingency arrangements for responding to actual or threatened oil pollution incidents within the Port of Southampton. The Port extends from its northern limit (Redbridge Causeway on the River Test and Woodmill on the River Itchen) to a line between Egypt Point and Stansore Point (south western limit) and to a line between Hillhead and Old Castle Point (eastern limit). The eastern limit of the Port of Southampton represents the western limit of the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth. The northern limit of Cowes Harbour is also the southern limit of the Port of Southampton. The statutory port area is shown in Figure 1.1
The response strategy has been developed taking into account the spill risks and possible sources of spillage associated with the port operations, including those at the Esso Fawley Jetty and Refinery, the BP Hamble Jetty, the Sea Mounting Centre, Marchwood and other facilities within the Port. The plan consists of three important elements:
Element 1: Strategy Plan- (Sections: 1, & 2 )
Describes statutory requirements and the purpose and scope of the plan, including the geographical coverage. It shows the relationship of the plan to the National Contingency Plan for Marine Pollution from Shipping (NCP) and plans of local organisations. Also included are perceived risks, and the Incident Response Organisation and responsibilities of individuals for defined categories of spill.
Element 2: Action Plan - (Sections 3,4,5,6, 7 & 8 )
Sets out the emergency procedures that will allow rapid mobilisation of resources and an early response to the situation.
Element 3: Data Directory - (Section 9,10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15)
Contains all supplementary information relevant to the performance of the plan such as; Contact Directory, Training and Exercise Policy, Risk Assessment, Sensitivity maps, Roles and Responsibilities of Government and Other Agencies, Resources Directory and Product Information Sheets.
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Figure 1.1
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1.4 Interfacing Oil Spill Contingency Plans
See figure 1.2
1.4.1 Oil Company and Local Installation Plans
BP Oil UK operates an oil installation at Hamble, importing ground fuels and jet fuel and exporting crude oil. BP has published a contingency plan which details its response to Tier One incidents at the Hamble site. BP will initiate the appropriate first response actions in the event of an oil spill at their installation: these will include immediately informing the Harbour Master via the Duty VTS Watch Manager who will activate the appropriate notification procedure. BP will either complete the clean-up to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master, or in the event of larger spills, will deploy their resources as directed by the Oil Spill Management Team (OMT) convened at the Southampton VTS Marine Response Centre (MRC).
Esso Petroleum Company has individually published a contingency plan which details its response to Tier One incidents at the Fawley site. Esso will initiate the appropriate first response actions in the event of an oil spill at their installation: these will include immediately informing the Harbour Master via the Duty VTS Watch Manager who will activate the appropriate notification procedure. Esso will either complete the clean-up to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master, or in the event of larger spills, will deploy their resources as directed by the Oil Spill Management Team (OMT) convened at the Southampton VTS Marine Response Centre (MRC).
The Sea Mounting Centre, Marchwood has also published its own plan for response to spill incidents at Tier One, Two and Three levels (See Section 1 Appendix 1). SMC will initiate the appropriate response in each case, including immediately notifying the Harbour Master via the Duty VTS Watch Manager for activation of the appropriate Port response, and activating call out of the MOD Emergency Spillage Response Contractor. Again, SMC will either complete the clean-up to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master, or in the event of larger spills, will deploy its resources as directed by the Oil Spill Management Team (OMT) convened at the Southampton VTS Marine Response Centre (MRC).
Ssubsidiary Tier One oil spill contingency plans are:
No. Owner Title
1. BP Oil UK Limited Hamble Terminal, Oil Spill Contingency Plan
2. Esso Petroleum Company Limited Fawley Marine Terminal, Oil Spill Contingency Plan
3. Sea Mounting Centre Marchwood Spillage Response Plan and Reporting Procedures
1.4.2 Local Authority Plans
In the event of actual or threatened shoreline impact, the appropriate local or county authority plan(s) will be implemented. The level of activation will be dictated by the incident classification (refer Section 1.7).
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The interfacing plans are:
No. Owner Title
1. Hampshire County Council Coastal Oil and Chemical Pollution Plan 2. Southampton City Council Oil and Chemical Pollution Plan 3. Eastleigh Borough Council Oil and Chemical Pollution Plan 4. New Forest District Council Oil and Chemical Pollution Plan
In addition, where there is a possibility that oil may impact on the northern shoreline of the Isle of Wight there will be close liaison with the Isle of Wight Council and an interface with the Isle of Wight Coastal Oil Pollution Plan.
1.4.3 Adjacent Harbour Authority Oil Spill Plans
The western limit of the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth also represents the eastern limit of the Port of Southampton. There are similar boundaries between Southampton and the Hamble River and Southampton and Cowes Harbour. Where the possibility exists that spilled oil may migrate to, or from, adjacent harbour areas, close liaison will be maintained between the Harbour Authorities.
While each Harbour will activate its own oil spill contingency plan for oil in its water, Southampton will act in support of the response for a spill that has originated in an adjacent harbour. Where a spill that has originated in the Southampton area threatens an adjacent harbour a representative of that harbour will be invited to attend the Oil Spill Management Team (OMT) at the Southampton VTS Marine Response Centre.
1.4.4 National Contingency Plan
In the event of an oil spill incident, which calls for a Tier Three response, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency may decide to implement the National Contingency Plan (NCP). In this event, MCA will take control of at-sea counter pollution measures from either the Southampton VTS Marine Response Centre (MRC) or from their own MRCC. Should there be a formal hand-over of responsibility to MCA for dealing with the incident, the Port’s oil spill response resources and facilities will be made available to MCA.
A Shoreline Response Centre (SRC) would be established and would exercise overall co- ordination of the shoreline clean-up in accordance with the procedures and guidance given in the National Contingency Plan. The appropriate members of the Oil Spill Management Team will re-deploy to the SRC and/or the MCA MRC as required ( See Sections 2.5 & 2.6) .
1.5 Consultation
The following authorities and organisations have been formally consulted during the preparation of this plan:
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• Natural England • Environment Agency • MMO • Hampshire County Council
The requirements of these authorities and organisations have been taken into account and they have individually confirmed their general agreement to the plan details.
In addition consultations have taken place with adjacent harbour authorities, local district and unitary councils and the Isle of Wight County Council.
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Figure 1.2 Interfacing Oil Spill Contingency Plans
National Contingency Plan
IOW Coastal Oil Pollution Plan
Cowes Oil Spill Plan SCC Oil and Chemical Pollution Plan
ABP Port Dockyard Port of Of Southampton HCC Coastal Oil P ortsmouth and Chemica l Oil Spill Plan Oil Spill Pollution Plan Contingency Plan
Hamble Eastleigh BC NFDC Oil River Oil and Chemical and Chemical Oil Spill Pollution Plan Pollution Plan Plan
BP Hamble Fawley Marine Sea Mounting Terminal Oil Spill Terminal Oil Spill Centre Spillage Contingency Plan Contingency Plan Response Plan
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1.6 Risk Assessment Summary (for full risk assessment details refer to section 11)
Cause Assessed Risk Credible Spill Quantity (Tonnes)
Grounding in Thorn Channel Moderate >100 cargo, <50 fuel Grounding in Southampton Water Low <50 fuel Collision underway Low >500 crude, >100 fuel Berthing incident Low <5,000 crude, >1,000 fuel Tug impact Low >2,000 crude, >500 fuel Oil Transfer Operations Low/Moderate <100 crude, <25 fuel oil Oil tanker breakout Low >100 crude Oil tanker hull failure Low >700 crude Pipeline failure Remote <600 crude, <200 fuel Bunkering Operations Low/Moderate <5 fuel / marine gas oil Ship to ship transfers Low <5 slops / fuel Effluent discharge Low <20 various Miscellaneous sources Moderate <1 diesel / lubes
Note: the credible spill quantities for tankers have been estimated for conventional, single hull vessels. The risk of spillage, and the quantities involved, as a result of grounding, collision, berthing incident or tug impact will diminish as more double hulled vessels and tankers with protectively located ballast tanks enter service.
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1.7 Classification of Oil Spills
Tier 1
Small operational spillages, which can be dealt with using the resources immediately available.
Tier 2
Spillages which require a substantial commitment of the Plan resources and which may involve regional assistance.
Tier 3
Large spillages which may exceed the full resources of the Plan and which may require national assistance and / or the implementation of the NCP.
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1.8 Tidal Movement of Oil on Southampton Water
Southampton water is subject to the unusual phenomenon of a ‘Double High Water’ tidal effect. A full tidal cycle lasts approximately 12 hours with the flood tide lasting about 7 hours, a 2 hour stand at high water and an ebb tide of about 3 hours. The short duration of the ebb tide makes for a greater velocity of flow. Maximum tidal rates of up to 3.8 knots are experienced in the central Solent and 1.8 knots in Southampton Water during a spring ebb tide. Neap and flood tidal rates are considerably less.
Movement of oil in Southampton water is likely to be parallel to the shoreline, in either a north westerly or south easterly direction, in line with either the flood or ebb tidal flows dependant on the effect of wind force and direction. Slack water occurs for 2 hours between the Southampton 1 st and 2 nd High Waters. Additionally, a considerable slackening of the flood tide occurs 2 hours after Low Water in a local effect known as the ‘Young Flood Stand’ which is particularly pronounced over spring tides. This lasts for about 2 hours before the final accelerated rise to High Water.
Tidal flows in the Central Solent are complex but flow with maximum rate to the west on an ebb tide off Cowes Harbour, midway between the Southampton 1 st and 2 nd High Waters.
The VTS Centre Southampton is equipped with tidal prediction software and live tidal information from tide gauges at 3 locations; Calshot, 37 Berth Eastern Docks and 207 berth Western Docks.
Additionally, for assistance in the prediction of the tidal movement of oil, experienced harbour pilots are always available and ABP Research & Consultancy Ltd possess a complex mathematical model of Solent tides.
Southampton Tidal Curves for spring and Neap Tides
5 Second H.W. First H.W. Springs 4.5
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SEA MOUNTING CENTRE MARCHWOOD
SPILLAGE RESPONSE PLAN AND REPORTING PROCEDURES
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CONTENTS LIST
Page 2 Issue, review sheet and distribution list Page 3. Contents List.
Chapter 1 DSMC Forward Chapter 2 DSMC Safety and Environmental Organisation and Arrangement (O&A) Chapter 3 Definitions Chapter 4 Abbreviations Chapter 5 Context, Requirements and Procedures
Chapter 6 SMC Action Flow Diagrams • Flow Diagram A – SMC Duties in the Event of a Spillage • Flow Diagram B – Duties of the Spill Response Team Leader • Flow Diagram C – Duties of the HS&EP Advisor • Flow Diagram D – Duties of the Spillage Response Team • Spillage Hazardous Zone Plan • Flow Diagram E – Duties of SER/RPC (Debut) • Flow Diagram F – Duties of the Media Officer • Diagram G – Spillage Incident Log
Chapter 7 General Health & Safety Precautions
Chapter 8 Contact Numbers .
Chapter 9 Reporting Spillages
• SPILLREP Part 1 Proforma. • SPILLREP Part 2 Proforma. • POLREP Part 1 Proforma. • POLREP Part 2 Proforma.
Chapter 10 Pollution Response Equipment : Chapter 11 Site Plans and hard copies of the Unit Spill Response Plan A – PCP & First Aid Response Packs B – Foul & Storm Drain Systems C – Interceptors Note The following key personnel hold the site plans A – Defence Fire & Rescue Service (Tel: 8315/8390) B – SMC SHEQ Cell (Tell: 8454/8566) C – Site Estate Representative (Tel: 8224/8311) D – MOD Guard Service Port Gate (Tel: 8269) E – Quartermaster Stores Office (Tel: 8402) F – Ops Cell/Quay Foreman (Tel: 8252/8370) G – Provo Sgt Guardroom (Tel: 8291)
Chapter 12 - Register of Hazardous Areas and Hazardous Products Held.
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References:
A. JSP 375, Health & Safety Handbook B. JSP 418, Sustainable Development & Environment Manual C. JSP 317, Storage & Handling of Fuels and Lubricants D. DSMC SHEF Statement
Chapter 1 SEA MOUNTING CENTRE DIRECTOR’S FOREWORD
1.1 MOD environmental and safety policy is set out in the Secretary of State for Defence’s Environmental and Safety Policy Statement. The MOD regulations covering environmental issues are at Reference B. MOD Fuels and Lubricants (F&L) pollution control procedures are detailed in Part 5 of Reference C.
1.2 All MOD personnel have a responsibility to prevent pollution and may be held responsible in cases of negligence, contravention of legislation or MOD policy. In my role as Director SMC, I take overall responsibility for pollution incidents occurring on this site.
1.3 It is MOD policy that establishments where hazardous or potentially polluting substances are used or stored, including petroleum products, a Spillage Response Plan (SRP) is in place to deal with any emergency incident involving these substances. Such a plan is essential in order to ensure that an establishment can prevent, contain and minimise any pollution resulting from a spillage of a hazardous substance.
1.4 It is my policy to comply with all relevant environmental and safety legislation and to this end, I have issued my own SHEF statement, which is applicable across the SMC. All Lodger Units must work in accordance with this statement and additionally comply with the SMC Port SHEF Plan.
Colonel I C Alexander OBE Director SMC
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Chapter 2
SAFETY HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL AND FIRE PROTECTION AT WORK DIRECTOR SMC MARCHWOOD SHEF STATEMENT
2.1 Overall responsibility for Safety, Health, Environment and Fire Protection (SHEF), in the Ministry of Defence is vested in the Secretary of State for Defence (SofS). The SofS has delegated the task of discharging his responsibilities across the Defence, Equipment & Support (DE&S) to Chief Defence Logistics, whom has delegated his responsibility to the Naval Base Commander Portsmouth. NBC (P) has subsequently, delegated Duty Holder Authority to me for all aspects of SHEF within my command. This Statement, which complies with the requirements of the SofS Policy Statement, is to be observed throughout the establishment, and reflects:
• The importance, which I attach to the Health, Safety and Welfare of all those working in, or visiting the establishment. • My commitment to the principles of Environmental Sustainability including effective Pollution Control, Management of Waste, Energy Efficiency, Transport and Bio-diversity, whilst maintaining operational effectiveness.
2.2 My responsibility as the Director SMC Marchwood is to ensure that all staff, contractors and visitors:
Meet the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Etc Act 1974 & Fire Precautions Act 1971 and all subordinate legislation.
Comply with all Environmental Protection (EP) legislation – Environmental Protection Act 1990 and subordinate legislation.
Observe the requirements of all appropriate MoD publications and instructions produced to facilitate the implementation of SHEF legislation within the MoD.
• Operate in accordance with the SMC Port SHEF Plan and Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Are provided with working conditions, which will ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that a healthy and safe working environment exists. This will be achieved through the identification of hazards; and an assessment of associated risks, with the introduction of control measures according to the appropriate SHEF standards.
2.3 Current practice will be reviewed through monitoring and auditing in order to ensure continuous improvement in SHEF performance. Progress will be reviewed through SMC Team Briefs and SMC/Regimental SHEF Committee meetings.
2.4 Environmental objectives and targets have been established, and these are documented as part of the EMS (Significant Environmental Aspects Register & Task Records). Performance is reviewed on a 6 monthly basis and at my monthly management
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2.5 The management of SHEF is the responsibility of all Line Managers, Officers Commanding Training Groups and Officers in charge of Lodger Units. They must:
2.5.1 Ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the Health, Safety and Welfare of all employees, contractors and visitors in the establishment.
2.5.2 Ensure that all hazards are identified in their areas of responsibility, carry out risk assessment, and reduce risk as far as is reasonably practicable.
2.5.3 Ensure that all personnel are competent and aware of their responsibilities with regard to SHEF.
2.5.4 Implement SMC SHEF procedures and initiatives.
2.5.5 Have due regard for the preservation of the environment and reduce, where possible, energy, water and waste consumption in the establishment.
2.5.6 Ensure senior management and the establishment SHEF Committees are made aware of any issues that could be detrimental to the application of this Policy.
2.6 It is the duty of all Service Personnel and Civilians in SMC, and in addition personnel from lodger units, contractors and sub-contractors, whilst working within the establishment to: 2.6.1 Take reasonable care of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions whilst at work.
2.6.2 Maintain vigilance, in particular by identifying SHEF hazards and taking steps to eliminate or control the associated risks using all available facilities and services, seeking advice where required. In such cases line management must be informed.
2.7 The organisation and arrangements for implementing the requirements of this Statement are detailed in the SMC Port SHEF Plan Management System.
2.7.1 Personnel with specific responsibilities for SHEF are: • The SHEQ Manager (DE&S) Ext 8454. • The HS & EP Advisor (Solent Station) Ext 8413. • Operations Cell Ext 8370/8563. • Quay Foreman (Waterfront) Ext 8252. • Fire & Spill Response Team (DFRS) Ext 2222. • Waste and Energy management (QM) Ext 4341 / Vessel Waste (RFA) Ext 8243 - DSCOM 8270 • Occupational Health 9380 24322 22951 • Department Building Custodians and Safety Wardens. • Site Estate Representative – Area 4Cs Coordinator & infrastructure Ext 8224.
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2.8 This Statement will be reviewed annually or when significant changes to legislation/ establishment organisation and arrangements take place.
Colonel I Alexander Director SMC Marchwood Mar 09
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Chapter 3
DEFINITIONS
1. The following definitions are used throughout this SRP.
a. Spillage An uncontrolled release of product from pipeline, tank, road tanker, refuelling vessel or other container in which it is held.
b. Oil Spillage A spillage of any petroleum product: Fuel, Oil or Lubricant
c. Tier 1 Spillage Where the clean up is entirely within the units capability.
d. Tier 2 Spillage The clean up requires assistance from another Service unit, or from an external agency
e. Tier 3 Spillage A catastrophic incident requiring major external assistance.
Chapter 4 ABBREVIATIONS
DFG Defence Fuels Group
DFRS Defence Fire and Rescue Service
DTG Date/Time/Group
F&L Fuels and Lubricant
ICO Incident Control Officer
ICP Incident Control Point
PCA Pollution Control Adviser
PCE Pollution Control Equipment
PCK Pollution Control Kit
PCP Pollution Control Point
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
PRK Pollution Response Kit
SIC Signal Identity Code
SMC Sea Mounting Centre
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Chapter 5 Introduction
5.1 A spillage is defined as any volume of oil based product that is spilt and cannot be contained, or where the danger of ground or watercourse contamination is likely to occur as a result of such a spillage. The most probable cause of a spillage is as a direct result of an accident, equipment malfunction or procedural malpractice associated with the operation of installations, equipment or vehicles.
5.1.1 In accordance with References A and B, it is necessary to have an effective plan detailing key personnel and the actions they should take to deal with an oil spillage occurring within the SMC.
5.2 Mission
5.2.1 To prevent the contamination of the environment and the pollution of water in the event of a spillage of oil based product, regardless of its volume.
5.3 Risk Assessment
5.3.1 A risk assessment has been completed, and an entry has been made in the SMC EMS Significant Environmental Aspects Register in accordance with JSP 418. The risk assessment has been used to develop this SRP. A Register of Hazardous areas and Hazardous Products is detailed at Chapter 12.
5.4 Action Plan
5.4.1 Execution of the SRP is conducted as a sequence of staged actions, the person discovering the spillage will normally initiate this sequence. The immediate actions are to isolate and contain the spillage and summon assistance. During normal working and silent hours the Defence Fire & Rescue Service Spill Response Team must be called to attend all spillages within the SMC.
5.5. Command and Control
5.5.1 The person discovering the spillage or the senior person at the scene is to adopt the role of Incident Controller until relieved by the Spill Response Team. The Incident Controller is responsible for co-ordinating the immediate response to the spillage using any manpower and material at their disposal.
5.5.2 If all attempts to contain the spillage fail, the Spill Response Team Leader is to make a decision as to whether outside assistance is required. If so the MOD Emergency Spillage Response contractor is to be called. Upon their arrival command and control is to be passed to the authorised MOD contractor’s representative.
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5.6 Service Support
5.6.1 The SMC is to maintain First Aid response packs that are readily available for immediate use. The response packs are to be located at all areas where there is risk of a spillage occurring, these areas are to be designated as Pollution Control Points (PCP) and indicated on the SMC site plan.
5.6.2 The SMC is to maintain a Pollution Response Kit (PRK) to be deployed with the SRT, the location of the PRK’s is shown on the Site Plan at Chapter 11. The PRK is in addition to the First Aid response packs.
5.6.3 Any absorbents used during clean up operations are to be treated as hazardous waste and disposed of via the existing hazardous waste disposal contract operated by the Quartermaster’s Department, 17 Port and Maritime Regiment RLC.
5.6.4 The SMC Spill Response Team is to be informed of any spillage that occurs so that details can be registered.
5.7 Outside Agencies
5.7.1 A list of contact telephone numbers of service and civilian agencies is at Chapter 8.
5.8 Command and Signal
5.8.1 In the event of a spillage, an incident signal SPILLREP Part 1 is to be completed by the site HS & EP Advisor and distributed accordingly. Upon completion of the clean up operation, a SPILLREP Part 2 is then to be completed and distributed.
5.9 Communication
5.9.1 Logical and efficient lines of communication are essential in order to ensure that spillage response is carried out efficiently. The Incident Spill Response Team Leader must maintain effective lines of communication during an incident.
5.10 Media and Public Interest
5.10.1 Media Tier 2 and 3 spillage’s will generate considerable media interest. All enquiries from the media are to be directed to the SMC SO1 Port Operations Manager. Under no circumstances are personnel directly involved with the operation to answer media questions, make statements or give personal opinions.
5.11 Members of the Public
5.11.1 Members of the public may display considerable interest in any off site incidents or those close to the SMC perimeter. Personnel are to remain polite and courteous when asked questions by members of the public.
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5.12 Security
5.12.1 In order to isolate the clean up operation and to protect individuals/members of the public it is essential that the perimeter of the spillage site be secured. This will be carried out by establishing of a cordon and an Incident Control Point (ICP). The ICP will be under the control of the Spill Response Team Leader.
5.13 Health and Safety
5.13.1 The preservation of human life is of utmost importance and the safety and health of personnel and members of the public must be preserved. Response to a spillage incident will require personnel to enter a hazardous area and carry out the clean up of hazardous material. Every method of reducing the exposure and risk to individuals must be employed.. General Health & Safety precautions are detailed in Chapter 7. Supplementary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is held by the DFRS and is detailed at Chapter 10. The locations of the PCP’s are also detailed at Chapter 10.
5.14 Disposals
5.14.1 All of the recovered spilt product, pollution control absorbent, sand and soil that has absorbed the spilt product and those items of PPE of personal clothing that has been contaminated, must be treated as hazardous waste and disposed of in accordance with JSP 317, Part 4, Chapter 4.
5.14.2 If the MOD Emergency Spillage Response Contract is activated, the contractor must provide safe disposal methods to a Licensed Disposal Site of all hazardous waste items generated during the clean up operation.
5.15 Training and Exercises
5.15.1 All personnel involved in the storage, handling and transportation of hazardous products within the SMC are to be suitably trained in pollution prevention and control. In addition, training is to be undertaken to ensure all staff are familiar with the use of pollution control absorbents. SMC SHEQ Manager will advise on course suitability/availability.
5.15.2 Practice runs should involve all departments to ensure effectiveness. The SMC is a busy multi-occupier site and the resident Defence Fire & Rescue Service regularly attend spillage events both Tier 1 & 2, and this satisfies practice run requirement. Tier 3 marine spillage events will be controlled by VTS and the initiation of SOLFIRE Plan will be implemented as necessary. Tier 3 Land based incidents initially DFRS respond following assessment as Tier 3 DFRS to contact and hand control to the MOD Contractors on arrival.
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5.16 Training for Individuals
5.16.1 To ensure that we are best prepared to deal with a spillage emergency there is a need for key personnel undertake the following training:
• Fire training.
• Familiarisation with the hazardous areas, emergency cut off switches, location of telephones, drainage and PCP’s within SMC.
• Familiarisation with hazardous products held within SMC.
• Familiarisation with the correct use of pollution control absorbents and PPE.
• First Aid training.
• Pollution prevention training provided by RAF Halton, courses accessed via SMC SHEQ Office. Ext. 8454/8566
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Chapter 6 – Flow diagram A
SMC ACTIONS/DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF SPILLAGE INCIDENT
PERSON DISCOVERING SPILL TO CONTACT DFRS SPILL TEAM. DIAL - 2222 GIVING FULL DETAILS Attempt to prevent the flow of the spillage if safe to do so
DFRS CONTROL ROOM TO ALERT HS/EP ADVISORS - DIAL: 8454/8413 07768560910 SMC SHEQ Manager, MOB: Solent Station HS & EP Advisor: 07863 465060
Out of Hours SMC Duty Officer Contact number obtained via MDPGA 8269 FOR TIER 1 SPILLS – DEPLOY SPILL KIT AND CLEAN UP
HS & EP ADVISORS TO ASSESS/ADVISE & RAISE ‘SPILLREP’ DFRS CONTROL ROOM TO DOCUMENTATION ALERT THE FOLLOWING For tier 2/3 inform Environment Agency Dial: 0800 80 70 60 FOR TIER 2 & 3 LAND and MARINE SPILLS FUELS SECTION (FOR FFO SPILLS) MOBILISE MOD EMERGENCY QM STORES OFFICER -DIAL: 8402 SPILLAGE RESPONSE CONTRACTOR AND PROVIDE FULL DETAILS SITE ESTATE REP’ (WHERE DRAINS MAY BE CONTAMINATED) DIAL: 08700 73 77 66 73 DIAL: 8224/8311 Mobile: 07768 538485 IN THE EVENT OF REGIMENTAL MARINE FOR TIER 2 & 3 SPILLS ONLY SPILLS, THE LOCAL Standing SMC DUTY OFFICER MUST Instruction (Ser No 25) WILL BE INFORM: ACTIVATED. THE DFRS MUST DIRECTOR SMC ASSIST AND
FOR ALL SIGNIFICANT SPILLS CO 17 P&M REGT CONTACT ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS (VTSO) FOR CATASTOPHIC SPILLS (Tier 3)
EMERGENCY NUMBER Senior PR Officer (SPRO) 02392 723025 DIAL: 023 8033 9733 (24 hrs) Deputy Information Officer (DSPRO ) 02392 Provide full details 723737 NOTE: Out of Hours Press Officers 07771 504 062
TIER 1 : WHERE THE CLEAN UP IS ENTIRELY WITHIN THE UNITS CAPABILITY.
TIER 2 : THE CLEAN UP REQUIRES ASSISTANCE FROM ANOTHER SERVICE UNIT, OR FROM AN EXTERNAL ORGANISATION.
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Chapter 6 – Flow diagram B
DUTIES OF THE SPILL RESPONSE TEAM LEADER (DFRS Duty Watch Manager)
Ensure the actions identified in Chapter 5 Flow
Diagram A are completed.
In the event of a
Tier 3 VTSO may Proceed to the location of the request a Team incident Responder to relocate to the VTS Building, 37 Berth
Southampton. Identify the person who initially Team leader to reported the incident contact SMC Duty Request brief of situation Officer who will discuss with VTSO on 02380 33 97 33 Assume command of the (24 hrs) situation
Instigate containment action (If not already carried out)
Clear and cordon area
Complete a log of events
Team Leader to deploy Spill Response Team and associated spill equipment. The spillage should be contained and an attempt made
to collect and remove the pollutant.
For Tier 2/3 spills, MOD Emergency Spillage Contractor must be called out to the scene Tel: 08700 73 77 66 73 (24 hour) For Tier 2/3 spills also contact the SMC Media Officer:
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Chapter 6 – Flow diagram C
DUTIES OF THE HS & EP ADVISOR
Visit the scene of the incident immediately
Is the unit capable to recover the spillage in full?
YES NO
Tier 1 Spillage Tier 2 Spillage
Establish the type and amount of assistance required to contain and recover this Record spillage as Tier 1 type of incident
Record the Following: Date Time Upon arrival of external agencies give a full brief to the external agencies and Qty Spilt Location remain on site to provide further assistance. Personnel involved Record all resources and manpower used by Reason for spillage external agency
Now complete SPILLREP Part 1
and distribute
Where containment has not been established and the incident has escalated (pollutant has entered drainage system, watercourse or become a danger to human life) All relevant agencies are to be informed immediately.
This is now a TIER 3 spillage.
Once the clean up operation is complete, fill out SPILLREP Part 2 and distribute A
Raise MOD form 2000 (Through DINC/AINC)
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Chapter 6 – Flow Diagram D
DUTIES OF SPILLAGE RESPONSE TEAM
Upon arrival Assess the situation
All Team members must wear correct level of PPE/RPE
Detail personnel to deploy the Pollution Response Kit
Set up an incident control point outside of the cordoned area
Re-assess the situation; continue to contain the spillage. Request additional manpower and equipment as considered necessary
Tier 1 Spillage Tier 2 or 3 Spillage
Try to contain spillage and if Commence clean up possible prevent from entering
operations drainage systems
Detailed personnel to meet external agencies and direct them to the incident
Alert the Medical Centre of possibility of injuries
Report To HS & EP Advisor when clean up operation is completed
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SPILLAGE HAZARDOUS ZONE PLAN KEY:
GREEN = CORDONED AREA AMBER = POTENTIAL RISK AREA RED = HAZARDOUS ZONE
ICP = INCIDENT CONTROL POINT TOXIC VAPOUR DC = DE-CONTAM AREA PLUME FC = FIRE CREW
WIND DIRECTION NOTES:
SPILLAGE SIZE OF SPILL, TYPE OF PRODUCT CORDON > 50M TASK SPILT, WIND DIRECTION, SLOPE
AREA OF GROUND AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WILL ALL AFFECT THE SIZE AND SHAPE OF THE
SLOPE OF GROUND TASK AND POTENTIAL RISK AREA.
CORDON SIZE MUST ENSURE SAFETY OF ALL PERSONNEL,
DIRECTION OF APPROACH MINIMUM OF 50 METRES
FC DC DIRECTION OF APPROACH IS ALWAYS FROM UPWIND.
POSITION OF ICP AND ICP SUPPORTING TEAMS MUST ALWAYS BE IN SAFE AREA.
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Chapter 6 – Flow Diagram E
DUTIES OF SER/RPC Representative
Provide advice to the Spill Response Team
Ensure that the interceptors are monitored for levels of content and the discharge rates to ensure they operate
correctly
Maint ain a record of all damage caused during the spillage
(Tier 2 and above)
Advise on remedial action required
Liase with HS & EP Advisors on all aspects of the incident
Arrange for the disposal of any contaminated material from the drainage system (via spill team & RQM)
Ensure all interceptors within the SMC are emptied and cleaned
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Chapter 6 – Flow diagram F DUTIES OF MEDIA OFFICER
Statements should not be issued by anyone within the SMC without authorisation. The SMC Media Officer is to co-ordinate all releases of information and is to brief personn el on cordon
and security duties of the statement to be made if questioned by the media or public.
Only statements authorised by Director SMC are to be made
to the press.
Members of the Public: Members of the public may display considerable interest in any off base incidents or those close to the camp perimeter. When answering questions from members of the public all personnel are to be polite and courteous referring any direct questions, to the Press Officer.
Media : Tier 2 and 3 spillage will generate considerable media interest. All enquiries from the media and the public are to be directed to the SMC media officer. Under no circumstances are personnel directly involved with the operation to answer questions from the media, make statements or give personal opinions .
The SMC Media Officer must consult with the ABP Port Authority Media Officer in the first instance (contact through VTSO on 02380339733)
The SMC media Officer must inform the Portsmouth Naval Base Media focal point on:
Senior Information Officer (SPRO) 02392 723025 Deputy Information Officer (DSPRO) 02392 723737 Out of Hours Press Officers 07771 504 062
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Chapter 6 – Diagram G
All spillages are to be recorded in the Unit Spillage Register by the originator. All spillages at the SMC MUST be reported to the SMC SHEQ Manager. The SMC SHEQ Manager collates all spill responses and maintains records within the SMC Accidents/Incidents database.
SPILLAGE INCIDENT LOG
DTG Name of Location of Product Qty Short description of incident Spillage Water course Remarks person incident involved involved contained affected reporting YES/NO incident
Chapter 7 GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
7.1 The main risks to the health and safety of personnel involved in the spillage/pollution clean-up operation are detailed below. All personnel are to be made aware of these risks and are to take all possible precautions to eliminate them:
• Fire / Explosion.
• Inhalation of toxic fumes.
• Contamination of skin/body surfaces.
• Asphyxiation due to oxygen starvation.
2. All personnel are to wear PPE when engaged in clean-up duties. A basic list of "DOs" and "DON'Ts" is as follows:
• DO approach any spillage from an upwind direction and remain upwind wherever possible.
• DO wear protective clothing at all times.
• DO use barrier cream on hands, wrists and other exposed skin surfaces.
• DO remove contaminated clothing as soon as possible.
• DO maintain high standards of personal hygiene, wash hands and lips before eating and bathe or shower immediately after completion of the clean-up task.
• DO seek medical advice if any ill effects are experienced during or after the incident.
• DO wear a life jacket if attending a marine spill
• DO NOT smoke - this applies both during operations and until after all contaminated clothing has been removed and the individuals have bathed or showered.
• DO NOT carry any smoking materials or items that may produce a spark during the operation.
• DO NOT wear studded or tipped footwear.
• DO NOT operate electrical or battery powered equipment, including fork lifts, torches and radios, unless they are safe and you are authorised to do so by the Incident Commander.
• DO NOT operate petrol/diesel driven engines, including vehicles in the spillage area unless they are safe and you are authorised to do so by the Incident Commander.
• DO NOT eat or drink with contaminated hands or whilst wearing contaminated clothing
Chapter 8
8.1 CONTACT NUMBERS
SMC AND LOCAL AUTHORITY CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Working Hours Silent Hours
SMC Duty Officer 8370/8563 Contact number obtained via MDPGA 8269 Guard Room 8291 8291 Ops Rooms 8449 8449 SMC SHEQ Manager 8454 07768 560910 Regt HS and EP Advisor 8413 07863 465060
SMC SER/RPC 8224 Service Delivery Manager 02380 875 420 07546 077699 (Debut)
Fire Station (Spill Team) 2222/8315 2222/8315 02380 664315 (control room) – for ABP VTSO use 02380 664408 (Station Officer) Medical Centre 8285 MT Section 8221 8422 Fuels Section/Stores Officer 8402 Duty Officer 8291 (For pager access) SMC Media Officer 8465/02380 664465 07789 651453
OUTSIDE AGENCIES
Fire Service 02380 703999 Police 0845 045 4545 Local Environmental Agency 0800 80 70 60 Southern Water Company 0845 278 0845 Braemar Howells 08700 73 77 66 73 ABP VTSO 02380 339733
8.2 MOD EMERGENCY SPILLAGE RESPONSE CONTRACTOR CONTACT DETAILS
8.2.1 A MOD wide Spillage Response Contract has been arranged with Braemar Howells. The contract covers the UK and Northern Ireland, including ports, harbours and coastal waters but does not affect extant QHM pollution control arrangements.
8.2.2 The contract is centrally provided by the Defence Fuels Group (DFG), units requesting services against this contract are responsible for paying all charges against the agreed schedules in the contract.
8.2.3 Braemar Howells has a free 24-hr emergency contact telephone number: 08700 73 77 66 73.
Braemar Howells
24 Hour Incident Response 08700 73 77 66 73
8.3 Units activating the contractor are to provide the following information:
• FULL REPORT OF DETAILS TO BE PROVIDED TO SPILLAGE CONTRACTOR
• Name of Unit.
• Name of Contact.
• Name, Post Title and Address (For Invoice).
• Telephone Number.
• Fax Number.
• E–mail Address.
• Type of Product: Oil or Chemical (with proper name and common user name).
• UN Number. • Hazard Data Sheet (In full).
• Amount of Product (In Litres).
• Where is it? River/ Stream/ Dock/ Pond/ Lake/ Bunded area/ Road/ Yard/ Soil/ Beach or other.
• Is it Contained? Yes or No. If No, is it likely to contaminate a watercourse and estimated time?
• Is product still leaking?
• When did spill occur? Date and Time.
• Have an Environmental Agency been informed? Yes or No. If Yes, name of contact.
• Name, Rank and Number (of person raising report).
• Parent Unit.
• Location of Parent Unit.
• Who is Incident Site Contact?
• What are the Weather Conditions?
• Are the Media Present?
• Any other Relevant Information.
Chapter 9
REPORTING SPILLAGES
Form:
A. SPILLREP Part 1 proforma. B. SPILLREP Part 2 proforma. C. POLREP Part 1 proforma (if considered a possibility). D. POLREP Part 2 proforma (if considered a possibility).
Note 1 –For further information on chemical substances/hazards please refer to relevant sections safety data sheet and COSHH assessment.
Note 2 – Line Managers must ensure that MOD form 2000 is raised through the appropriate SHEF Advisor. Further information from SMC SHEQ Manager Tel 8454 or Regimental HS&EP Advisor Tel 8413.
Chapter 9 – Form A Pt 1
SMC – SPILLREP – PART 1
Date Time Reported by Contact No PRIORITY/IMMEDIATE* SPILREP Serial (Local) No
A. Location
B. Spill Date / Time
C. Assessed (See note at bottom of page) TIER TIER 1* TIER 2* TIER 3* D. Short description of incident to include type of equipment
E. Product / Grade & quantity spilled E. Contained Yes or No G. Water course Yes or No* affected H. Initial POC Rank: Name: Appointment: Contact Tel No:
I. Pollution Rank: Name: Signature: Control Adviser
J. Actions carried out by Pollution Control Officer:
K. Cross reference of Single Service Notification Cells (SSNC, DINC, NSINC, ASINC etc). Notes:
TIER 1 Spillage. Where the clean up is entirely within the unit’s capability.
TIER 2 Spillage . The clean up requires the assistance from another Service unit, or from an external organisation.
TIER 3 Spillage. A catastrophic incident requiring major external assistance.
*Continue on separate sheet of paper as required.
Chapter 9 Form A Pt 2 SMC SPILLREP – Part 2
Date and Time Reported by Contact No Priority SPILLREP Serial Immediate No A. Changes to SPILLREP – Part 1: * Any changes to the part 1 report or information that would have been sent of no Part 1 was transmitted. If no changes are required, then SAY SO. B. Cause of Spill: Cause of Spill: Delete categories of cause that are not applicable. Cat 1 – Act of God Cat 2 – Sabotage The term ‘inadequate procedure’ should be used to Cat 3 – Equipment Failure (specify type) indicate an incident caused by correct application of Cat 4 – Operator Error an inadequate procedure. Cat 5 – Inadequate Procedures Cat 6 – 3 rd Party Damage If Category 2 or 6 are used, detail the investigations carried out by unit/command/service authorities & investigation findings: CAT:
Examples: UBRE, Lynx, Harrier, underground pipe Equipment Type: work Examples: Accident/incident signal DTG. Navy: Fault Report No. S2022 Serial No. Army; equipment failure report No. RAF MF 760 Serial No. C. Environmental Impact: Describe the environmental impact of the spillage.
D. External agencies Involvement : List and describe the involvement from external agencies. These could range from other services units to assistance form contractors and other Government agencies. Ensure any contact with the EPRS during a spill automatically categorises this as a tier 2 spill.
F. Media Involvement: Describe any media involvement. Cost: 1. Product 2. Contractors Charges List and describe costs excluding VAT involved. At the very least breakdown the cost as indicated and if need be detail: the cost in relevant column, with further detail on attached sheets where necessary.
1. Product : Cost of the product lost and the regarded for other use. 2. Contractor charges : Whether off the MOD 3. Manpower 4. Cost of Claims emergency pollution response service contract, Costs or whether form a specific contract.
3. Manpower/labour/equipment costs: Identify the £……… costs incurred by servicemen/MOD employees or
other civilian staff involved in the clean up
operations. Hire charges/downtime etc.
1. Cost of claims against MOD : If this is not
available, then give reference, which will allow
costs to be extracted from the relevant MOD
claims branch. Overall total of costs – excluding VAT
G. Recommendations/Lessons learnt: Comment on the recommendations and lessons learnt from the incident* H. Formal inquiry Court proceedings: Indicate whether the incident has required Unit Board of Inquiry and whether court proceedings have been initiated/completed. If an inquiry or court case has been completed indicate the findings and list the prosecutions* I. Closure Closure dates: If land remediation is required, this may be an ongoing process, as such units are to send monthly updates to DFG informing them of progress. On Signature of POC: completion of remediation, the POC is to inform DFG of closure. Further information on land can be found in Chap 5.7.06
* Continue on separate sheet of paper as required.
Chapter 9 – Form B Pt 1
SMC POLREP PART 1
A. Classification Doubtful* Probable* Confirmed*
B. Date/Time and Date Time Reported by Contact No Unit Serial No Reported by
C. Position & Extent of pollution
D. Tide and Wind Speed and Direction
E. Weather Conditions & Sea State F. Characteristics of Pollution G. Source & Cause of Pollution H. Details of Vessels in Area I. Photographs and Samples J. Remedial Action
K. Forecast of Likely Effects
L. Names of Those Also Informed
M. Additional Information
Initial Point Of Rank: Name: Appointment: Contact Tel No: Contact
Signal / FAX* SIC: DTG:
Pollution Rank: Name: Signature: Control Officer Unit File Reference
* Delete as required.
Chapter 9 – Form B Pt 2 SMC POLREP PART 2
DTG Reported by Contact No POLREP Serial No
N. Results of Samples Analysis*
O. Results of Photographic Analysis*
P. Results of Supplementary Enquiries*
Q. Results of Mathematical Models* Used to track oil slicks at sea Changes to POLREP Part 1: Changes to the Part 1 report or information that could not be sent. If no Part 1 was transmitted. If no changes are required SAY SO .* Cause of Spill: Cat 1 – Act of God Delete those categories of cause that are not Cat 2 – Sabotage applicable. Cat 3 – Equipment Failure Cat 4 – Operator Error Cat 5 – Inadequate Procedures Cat 6 – 3 rd Party Damage Cat 7 – Not Known Environmental Impact: Describe the environmental impact of the spillage.*
External agencies Involvement : List and describe the involvement from external agencies. Theses could range from other services source to the environmental agencies.* Media Involvement: Describe if any media involvement.* Cost: List and describe costs excluding VAT involved. 1. Product* 2.Contractors Charges* At the very least breakdown the cost as indicated and if need be detail; the cost in relevant column.* 1. Product : Cost of the product lost and the regarding for other use. 2. Contractors charges : Whether from enabling contract or whether on a specific contract. 3. MoD Services: Costs at the rates used external 3. Mod/service Costs* 4. Cost of Claims* costing purposes. The aim of this field is to identify the likely costs if MoD manpower had not been available. 4. Cost of claims : If this is not available. Then give reference, which will allow costs to be extracted from the relevant MoD claims branch. Recommendations/Lessons learnt: Comment on the recommendations and lessons learnt from the incident* Formal inquiry Court proceedings: Indicate whether the incident has required unit board of inquiry or if court proceedings have been initiated. If an inquiry or court case has been completed indicate the findings and list the prosecutions*
* Continue on separate sheets of paper as required.
Chapter 10
POLLUTION CONTROL ABSORBENTS
10.1 The SMC Pollution Response Kit is to contain the following items, in the event of any of the items listed being used they are to be replaced immediately to ensure the Kit is 100% accurate at all times.
MAJOR POLLUTION RESPONSE KIT CONTENTS
NATO Stock Number ITEM Qty 9330 99 1564505 Oil-Only Socks 50 4235 99 1891983 Oil-Only Booms 3m 8 9330 99 8821485 Static Dissipative Oil-Only Mat 200 Pads 9330 99 3867369 Oil-Only Cushions 10 8105 01 5261680 Temporary disposal bags & ties 30
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT HELD BY DFRS
Coveralls Disposable 10 Gloves, Protection 10 Brooms 2 Shovels 2
10.2 The SMC First Aid Pollution Response Kit located at the designated Pollution Control Points (PCP) are to contain the following items, in the event of any of the items listed are used they are to be replaced immediately to ensure the Kit is 100% accurate at all times.
10.3 The HS & EP Advisor or deputy is to carry out snap checks on the all Pollution Prevention Kits to ensure they are complete at all times, any discrepancies are to be reported and deficiencies replaced immediately.
10.4 Sufficient additional pollution control absorbents is to be centrally held within the unit to ensure that replacement items are available.
10.5 Spills involving hazardous materials should first be contained to prevent spread of the material to other areas. This may involve the use of temporary diking, sand bags, dry sand, earth or proprietary booms / absorbent pads. Sand is located adjacent to the Major Spill Kit at Building 36. Wherever possible the material should be rendered safe by treating with appropriate chemicals.
POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT
10.2 Within this appendix is listed the PCE that is available at SMC.
DESCRIPTION LOCATION D of Q REMARKS Full pollution Port working area 1 Major Spill Kit & Weekly inspections by Quay control kit 1 x 1100 litre Foreman, replenished via QM wheelie bin Dept or SMC Bus Co-Ord. Full pollution Shipyard W/Shop 3 x Major Spill Kits Monthly inspection control kit replenished QM’s Dept Full pollution POL Point 1 Major Spill Kit Weekly inspection, replenish control kit 1 x Medium Spill via QM’s Dept. response 1 x minor spill response kit. Full pollution MEXE Shed 1 x Major Spill Kit Weekly inspections, control kit replenished via QM’s Full pollution MT W/Shop 1 x static wooden Replenish on use via QM’s control kit container containing Dept medium spill response. 1 x minor spill response kit. Full pollution REME W/Shop 1 Major Spill Kit Monthly inspection control kit Variety of smaller Replenish via QM’s Dept. kits. Full pollution DRCS (Rail) 1 Major Spill Kit control kit
Chapter 11 SITE PLANS
11.1 Site Plans are held by:
• Defence Fire & Rescue Service (Tel: 8315/8390) • SMC SHEQ Cell (Tel: 8454/8566) • Site Estate Representative (Tel: 8224/8311) • MOD Guard Service (Tel: 8269) • Ops Cell/Quay Foreman (Tel: 8252) • RQM (Tel: 8248) • Guardroom (Tel: 8291)
(a) SMC Site Plan – shows location of PCP and First Aid Spill Response Packs.
(b) Drainage Plans – shows position of foul and storm drain systems.
(c) Interceptors - shows position of interceptor facilities.
Chapter 12
REGISTER OF HAZARDOUS AREAS AND HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS HELD
12.1 Below is a list off all hazardous products and their locations within the SMC. All personnel are to make themselves aware of the areas in which these products are located. Hazardous warning signs will indicate the areas/buildings or stores where these products are held.
Ser Bldg No. Location Product Max Qty Remarks (Lts/Kgs) 3 & 6 REME Workshops Oil storage and COSHH Products for immediate use
18 REME CSIB (MT) Waste Oil & Waste 2,500Lt Under Ground Coolant 1,750Lt Storage Tanks 55 Diesel 1,000 Lt Railway Agency 69 Diesel ULS 58,000 Lt Below Ground F&L Point (POL) Diesel UK 38,800 Lt Storage Tank Marine Gas Oil 19,00Lt
Secured storage area 200 jerricans 92 RFA Layapart Store Mixed hazardous/non- Temporary hazardous materials storage, hazardous materials segregated 102 MEXE Waste Oil 14,000 Above Ground Tank 118A Emergency Generator Diesel 15,000 - 113 Transit/Falkland Island Hazardous/non- Stores Shed hazardous materials transient and segregated 120 Ship Yard Workshops Diesel 15,000 Below Ground Storage Tank, located adjacent to Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
Chapter 13 Bunded Storage Area Operation and Maintenance Manual
1.1 Overview
1.1.1 The bunded storage units are specifically intended for the temporary storage of 20 ft ISO containers that are leaking liquids, and for the collection of the leaked material prior to disposal off site. Specific use is covered by a Regimental SOP. Covering the Bunded Storage Unit
1.1.2 A heavy-duty (2 x 2 Panama fabric or B1071 side curtain quality) rain cover is available to cover the bunded storage units during periods of non-use. When covering the bunded storage unit personnel must ensure that the cover is adequately secured to the unit using the tensioning provisions that are built into storage units.
1.1.3 The rain covers must be taken off the storage units prior to loading of either containers, or personnel. The covers should subsequently be stored in an area where they will not be damaged.
1.1.4 The rain covers should be regularly inspected for tears and general degradation. If any damage to the rain covers is detected then the manufacture should be consulted to ascertain appropriate measure to rectify the problem. Given the type of material specified, and assuming that the cover is used as intended, it is envisaged that the covers should have a minimum working life of 5 years.
Loading of the Bunded Storage Unit
1.1.5 The bunded storage units are designed to accommodate the load of a single 20’ ISO container (maximum load of 20 tonnes). When loading the container onto the storage unit it is essential that each foot at the bottom corners of the container is placed upon the respective concrete plinths (there are 4 plinths within each bunded storage unit, 500mm x 500mm in size). Under no circumstances should the container load be allowed on any part of the open-grid flooring.
1.1.6 Personnel are permitted to walk on top of the open-grid flooring which is situated on top of the bunded unit when necessary. The open-grid flooring is designed to accommodate a maximum load of 5kN/m 2. It is advised that personnel walking on top of the open-grid flooring should only carry small tools/equipment if necessary, and that no large equipment (e.g. water tanks) is loaded on top of the flooring.
Accessing the Bunded Storage Unit 1.1.7 When accessing the bunded storage unit or working on top of the open-grid flooring, personnel must produce and conform to a detailed risk assessment, which should include but not be limited to the following:
• Working at height When working on top of the open-grid flooring, especially when part of the flooring has been removed in order to enter the bunded storage unit. • Slips, trips and When working on top of or inside the bunded storage units, personne l should be aware that the surfaces may be
falls personnel should be aware that the surfaces may be slippery. • Hazardous liquids/ Personnel should be aware that liquids stored in the bunded noxious gases storage unit may be hazardous. Appropriate PPE must be worn and best practice procedures adhered to when in the vicinity of the storage units • Spills outside of In the event of a spill, personnel must adhere to best practice the storage unit procedures to minimise risk to people operating in the vicinity, and minimise the risk of an environmental incident
Retrieval and Disposal of Stored Liquid
1.1.8 As soon as practicable after complete drainage of the storage container into the bunded storage unit, or when the level of liquid within the unit is at an unacceptable level (at the discretion of operatives using the storage unit), liquid should be pumped out into a drain clearance vehicle via the sump area of the storage unit. The sump area has an opening cover to allow a suction hose to be lowered into it for retrieval of the waste liquid.
1.1.9 Liquid should not be left in the unit, to avoid uncontrolled mixing of possibly reactive components.
1.1.10 All liquid taken from the bunded storage area is to be taken away from site and disposed of in a licensed waste disposal facility. Summary of Bunded Storage Unit Components
Component Intended Use and Working Capacity Reinforced concrete The bunded store is designed to: bunded store - Hold 1No. 20’ container, with a maximum load of 20 tonnes; - Store 27.5 m 3 of liquid (110% of the volume of 25,000 litre bulk liquid ISO container). Steel open-grid flooring The steel open-grid flooring is designed to accommodate a maximum loading of 5kN/m 2 (0.5 tonnes per m 2) to be used for access by personnel with hand-held equipment. Heavy duty rain cover The rain cover should be fastened on top of the bunded storage unit during periods of non use. Sump All liquid that has drained into the bunded storage unit should be pumped out via the sump area.
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2. Incident Response Organisation
2.1 Harbour Master
The Harbour Master (or his nominated deputy) has overall responsibility for the conduct of spill response operations and for casualty / salvage management within the Port. He will be supported in his role by ABP harbour personnel and by the Oil Spill Management Team.
2.2 Oil Spill Management Team (OMT)
An Oil Spill Management Team (OMT) will be established at the Southampton VTS Marine Response Centre, under the chairmanship of the Harbour Master, for Tier Two and Tier Three incidents. The OMT will convene at the Southampton VTS Marine Response Centre and will provide the command and control structure to co-ordinate and direct the marine response to the incident. The OMT will consist of representatives from the following organisations and authorities.
Management Team Advisory and Support Team
Harbour Master Braemar Howells Oil Company (if appropriate) Hampshire County Council SMC Marchwood (if appropriate) District / Borough Councils Vessel Owners Environment Agency P & I Club Natural England Salvor (if appropriate) MMO MCA (if appropriate) Associated British Ports: Administration Communications Finance and accounts
In the event of a Tier Three incident and the implementation of the National Contingency Plan, the OMT will assist the MCA and appropriate members of the OMT will re-deploy to the Shoreline Response Centre.
The Southampton VTS Marine Response Centre will remain active unless superseded by the MCA Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC). The Harbour Master will require the transfer of responsibility for managing the incident response to be formally documented prior to relinquishing overall control of at-sea counter pollution measures to the MCA.
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2.3 Tier One Incident
2.3.1 Oil Terminals and Local Installations
The terminal / installation involved will immediately inform the Duty Harbour Master via the Duty VTS Watch Manager who will in turn activate the notification procedure. The terminal / installation will activate their own response centre and will initiate the appropriate response actions. The Harbour Master will send a senior representative to monitor the response being taken. That representative will advise the Harbour Master whether or not control of the response should be transferred to Southampton VTS Marine Response Centre in the event that the spill is extending or migrating beyond the immediate vicinity of the terminal, or that the response being taken is considered inappropriate.
2.3.2 All Other Harbour Areas including Dock Complexes
The Duty VTS Watch Manager will initiate the appropriate response actions and will immediately advise the Duty Harbour Master and activate the notification procedure (Section 3). After the Duty Harbour Master has relieved the Duty VTS Watch Manager, management of the response will be in line with the established day-to-day management structure of the Harbour Master’s Department (see Figure 2.1).
2.4 Tier Two Incident
In addition to the actions described above and the activation of the notification procedure, the Harbour Master will decide whether or not to set up an Oil Spill Management Team and, in the event of an oil company involvement, whether the OMT will operate from the Southampton VTS Marine Response Centre or from the oil company’s response centre. Depending on the circumstances of the incident, the OMT will include representatives from the following organisations and authorities:
1 Harbour Authority 2 Braemar Howells 3 Environment Agency 4 Oil Companies/ Installations (terminal spill or as required) 5 Hampshire County Council 6 Natural England 7 MMO (Marine Management Organisation) 8 City and Maritime District Council(s) (as appropriate) 9 Salvor 10 P & I Club / ITOPF 11 MCA 12 Vessel Owners
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2.5 Tier Three Incident
An Oil Spill Management Team, under the chairmanship of the Harbour Master, will be established at the Southampton VTS Marine Response Centre and will include representatives from the following organisations and authorities:
1 Harbour Authority 2 Braemar Howells 3 Environment Agency SRC 4 Oil Companies/ Installations (terminal spill or as required) SRC 5 Hampshire County Council SRC 6 Natural England SRC 7 MMO (Marine Management Organisation) SRC 8 City and Maritime District Council(s) (as appropriate) SRC 9 ITOPF (International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation) SRC 10 P & I Club SRC 11 Salvor (if appointed) 12 Police SRC 13 Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service SRC 14 MCA Counter Pollution and Salvage Officer SRC 15 MCA-HM Coastguard 16 Vessel Owners 17 Adjacent Harbour Authorities (as appropriate)
2.6 Shoreline Response Centre
The implementation of the National Contingency Plan may involve MCA agreement to the establishment of a Shoreline Response Centre (SRC), under the chairmanship of a senior local authority officer, to co-ordinate shoreline clean-up activities. For an incident within ABP Southampton’s statutory area, it is highly likely that the SRC will be established at Hampshire County Council’s Offices in Winchester and appropriate members of the OMT (as indicated at 2.5 above) will re-deploy to the SRC as requested by MCA and Hampshire County Council. The OMT will retain responsibility for tactical marine response to the incident.
2.7 Simultaneous Oil Spills
In the event that a second simultaneous oil spill occurs within the harbour area then the Duty VTS Watch Manager will make an initial assessment of the priority for response based on the initial report. He will task the Harbour Patrol launch to the spill of greater priority and a second launch to the other spill. Following reports from the scene of the spills the response priorities will be re-assessed. Braemar Howells has the capability to respond to two simultaneous oil spills.
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Figure 2.1 Normal Organisational Structure
ABP
Board
Port
Director
Harbour Master Head of Port Finance Commercial Operations & Manager Manager
Safety
DHM
AHM
10 Marine 5 Marine Senior 46 Marine 5 VTS Officers Officers Marine Pilots Officers (Pilotage ) (Patrol) Officer
18 VTS 10 3 Marine Assistants Coxswains Officers (Berthing)
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3. Reporting Procedures
3.1 Use of Section
This section sets out the reporting and notification procedures which should be followed in the event that an oil spill occurs within the harbour area.
The extent of notification of external organisations and authorities will be determined by the initial classification of the incident. Responsibility for external notification and the completion of POLREP CG77 rests with the Duty VTS Watch Manager.
The statutory requirement, placed on the Harbour Master under Statutory Instrument 1998 No. 1056, to report all actual or probable discharges of oil to the sea to MCA-HM Coastguard is noted in the appendices to this section; the appendices also include POLREP CG77and an Oil Spill Progress Report.
3.2 Prevention of Oil Pollution Acts 1971 & 1986
These Acts place an obligation on persons to immediately report to the Harbour Master an oil spill which enters, or threatens to enter, Southampton Water. Persons include port users, vessel masters, oil companies and industrial firms with water frontage.
3.3 Notification Matrices
The Duty VTS Officer will implement the following notification matrix in accordance with the category of oil spill incident declared.
Note: the matrices below give the primary telephone contact numbers; alternative telephone and facsimile numbers are included in Section 9.
3.3.1 Tier One Incident
Organisation Telephone No. MRCC HM Coastguard 02392 552100 Environment Agency 0800 807060 (24 hours) Hampshire County Council (who will advise District / Borough Pager: 07623 960259 Councils) Southampton City Council (If 02380 833675 (24 hours) appropriate) Natural England, Coastal Team 07659 124846 (24 hr Emergency (if spill likely to impact an SSSI) Pager) Hamble Harbour Master (if 01489 576387 (office hours) Hamble River likely to be Patrol Officer: 07718 146380 / 1 affected) Out of hours - See Section 9 for Harbour Master’s contact numbers
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3.3.2 Tier Two Incident
Organisation Telephone No. MRCC HM Coastguard 02392 552100 Environment Agency 0800 807060 (24 hours) Hampshire County Council (who will Pager: 07623 960259 advise District / Borough Councils) Southampton City Council 02380 833675 (24 hours) (If appropriate) New Forest District Council 02380 285000 (office hours) (if appropriate) 08444 152211 (out of hours) Natural England, Coastal Team 07659 124846 (24 hr Emergency Pager) Oil Terminals Esso Fawley 02380 896500 BP Oil Hamble 02380 745715 SMC Marchwood (if appropriate) 02380 664408 MMO 0870 7851050 (Office Hours) 07770 977825 (out of hours) or 0845 051 8486 (DEFRA 24hr Duty Room) Hamble Harbour Master (if Hamble 01489 576387 (office hours) River likely to be affected) Patrol Officer: 07718 146380 / 1 Out of hours - See Section 9 for Harbour Master’s contact numbers
NOTE 1: On notification of a Tier 2 incident the VTS Watch Manager will confirm that an Oil Spill Management Team (OMT) will be established at Southampton VTS Marine Response Centre (or an alternative location if appropriate) and that, having been notified, attendance at the OMT is required.
NOTE 2: For all Tier 1 and Tier 2 incidents, the Contact Check List at Section 4 Appendix 2 is to be used to record the notification time for each authority informed.
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3.3.3 Tier Three Incidents
Organisation Telephone No. MRCC - HM Coastguard 02392 552100 Environment Agency 0800 807060 (24 hours) Braemar Howells 08700 73776673 Hampshire County Council (who will Pager: 07623 960259 advise District / Borough Councils) Southampton City Council 02380 833675 (24 hours) New Forest District Council 02380 285000 (office hours) 08444 152211 (out of hours) Natural England, Coastal Team (Will 07659 124846 (24 hr Emergency Pager) advise Hampshire Wildlife Trust/ RSPB) Oil Terminals Esso Fawley 02380 896500 BP Oil Hamble 02380 745715 SMC Marchwood (if appropriate) 02380 664408 MMO 0870 7851050 (Office Hours) 07770 977825 (Out of hours) or 0845 051 8486 (DEFRA 24hr Duty Room) Hamble Harbour Master (if Hamble River 01489 576387 (office hours) likely to be affected) Patrol Officer: 07718 146380 / 1 Out of hours - See Section 9 for Harbour Master’s contact numbers Southern Sea Fisheries Committee Tel/Fax : 01202 721373 Innogy Plc, Fawley Power Station 02380 245624 Police 0845 0454545 Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service 01329 221228 QHM Portsmouth (if appropriate) 02392 723694 Isle of Wight County Council (if 01983 525121 (24 hours) (Request appropriate) Emergency Management Duty Officer paged) Cowes Harbour Master (if appropriate) 01983 293952 (office hours) HM 07855 405560/ DHM 07855 405561 Beaulieu Harbour Master (if appropriate) 01590 616200 (office hours) 01590 616 211 (FAX)
Hampshire County Council will additionally alert the following for Tier Two and Three Incidents:
British Telecom (Emergency Installation) Dorset County Council County Departments as necessary Waste Disposal Contractors West Sussex County Council
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Appendix 1
Extract from Statutory Instrument 1998 No. 1056
Reporting of incidents: harbour authorities and oil handling facilities
6. - (1) A harbour master, or other individual having charge of a harbour, and any individual having charge of an oil handling facility (except those which are pipelines), who observes or is made aware of any event involving a discharge of or probable discharge of oil, or the presence of oil in the sea shall without delay report the event, or the presence of oil, as the case may be, to MCA-HM Coastguard.
(2) A report under this regulation shall so far as appropriate as to form and content comply with the standard reporting requirements.
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Appendix 2: POLREP CG77
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING FORM CG77 (POLREP)
PART 1 - INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE PROVIDED IN AN INITIAL REPORT
CG77 POLREP
A. CLASSIFICATION of report - (I) Doubtful, (ii) Probable , (iii) Confirmed.
B. DATE and TIME pollution observed/reported, and identity of observer/reporter
C. POSITION ( Always by LATITUDE & LONGITUDE) and EXTENT of pollution. If possible, also state range and bearing from a prominent landmark or Decca position and estimated amount of pollution (e.g. size of polluted area, number of tonnes of oil spilled or number of containers, drums etc. lost). When appropriate, give position of observer relative to the pollution.
D. TIDE, CURRENT direction, WIND speed and direction.
E. Weather conditions and SEA state.
F. CHARACTERISTICS of pollution. Give type of pollution eg. oil (crude or otherwise), packaged or bulk chemicals, or garbage. For chemicals give proper name or United Nations Number if known. For all, give also appearance, e.g. liquid, floating, solid, liquid oil, semi-liquid sludge, tarry lumps, weathered oil, discoloration of sea, visible vapours etc. should be given.
G. SOURCE and CAUSE of pollution e.g. from vessel or other undertaking. If from vessel, say whether as a result of apparently deliberate discharge or a casualty. If the latter, give a brief description. Where possible give name, type, size, nationality and Port of Registry of polluting vessel. If vessel is proceeding on its way, give course, speed and destination.
H. Details of VESSELS IN THE AREA. To be given if polluter cannot be identified and the spill is considered to be of recent origin.
I. NOT USED
J. Whether PHOTOGRAPHS have been taken and/or SAMPLES for analysis.
K. REMEDIAL ACTION taken or intended to deal with the spillage
L. FORECAST of likely pollution (e.g. arrival on beach), with estimated timing.
M. NAMES of those informed other than the addressee
N. Any OTHER relevant information (e.g. names of other witnesses, references to other instances of pollution pointing to source, extent of pollution on land or near water).
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PART II - SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED LATER
(This section may be disregarded when POLREPs are for UK internal distribution only)
O. RESULT of SAMPLE analysis
P. RESULTS of PHOTOGRAPHIC analysis
Q. RESULTS of SUPPLEMENTARY ENQUIRIES (e.g. inspections by Surveyors, statement of ship’s personnel etc. if applicable)
R. RESULT OF MATHEMATICAL MODELS
NOTES
1. POLREPs should be used for oil, chemical or dangerous substance spillages and for illegal discharges of garbage.
2. All messages should be pre-fixed by the codeword POLREP followed by a serial number issued by the originator. Subsequent updating or amplifying reports should repeat this information and add a SITREP number, e.g. “POLREP 21/SITREP 1” would be followed by “POLREP 21/SITREP 2”. The first report is assumed to be Sitrep 1 with subsequent reports being numbered sequentially.
3. Groundings, collisions or breakdowns of oil tankers or other vessels carrying pollutants, including bunkers, should be treated as potentially serious incidents with a classification of “PROBABLE” until proved otherwise. The use of link calls or inmarsat calls to Masters of ships is often the best method of obtaining information.
4. Local C/P alerting plans should establish the following responsibilities :
(a) Coastguard to inform the County Oil Pollution Officer (COPO) in England and Wales, the Local Oil Pollution Officer in Scotland, Department of Environment in Northern Ireland, or the appropriate authority in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man where there is an immediate or potential risk of oil coming ashore in their area. (b) In England, Scotland and Wales, MCA-HM Coastguard to inform COPOs/LOPOs in the counties immediately adjacent to counties at risk , that they may be at risk.
5. Care should be taken to avoid undue escalation of UNCONFIRMED pollution incidents with consequent misleading publicity.
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Appendix 3 Oil Spill Progress Report
OIL SPILL PROGRESS REPORT
Incident Name: Updated by: Date: Time (local): Summary of Incident Response Operations:
Summary of Incident Response Resource Utilisation: Number of Aircraft: Number of Vessels: Dispersant Used litres Length of Booms in Use: m Number of Recovery Devices: Number of Storage Devices: Sorbent Used: kg Bioremediation Used kg Number of Personnel: Number of Vehicles: Specialist Equipment:
Oil Spill Balance Sheet: Total amount of oil spilled: tonnes Total amount of oil recovered: tonnes Outstanding amount of spilled oil: tonnes Mass balance: Estimated Natural Weathering: tonnes Mechanically agitated: tonnes Chemically dispersed tonnes Skimmer recovered tonnes Sorbent recovered: tonnes Manually recovered: tonnes Bioremediated tonnes Other…….. tonnes
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Appendix 4
Guidelines to Information Required by MMO in Considering Request for Dispersant Spraying Approval
As much of the following information as possible should be provided when requesting approval.
• Name of authority or organisation requiring approval.
• Name of contact and telephone and fax number used.
• Locality of spill preferably in degrees (but could be grid reference or description such as “Western end of King George Dock” or “Length of river between power station and oil refinery”).
• Oil type or description of appearance if not known. If crude – what type?
• Quantity of oil spilled – preferably in tonnes.
• Source of spill.
• Potential for further spill.
• Description of slick – including dimensions and colour.
• Volume and name of dispersant for which approval is requested.
• Other methods of response being applied or considered and assistance being sought (e.g. MFA, Environment Agency).
• Local fisheries considerations (such as seasonal fisheries, advice given to fishermen).
• Local wildlife considerations (e.g. whether migrant birds are present).
• Tide – type and speed, and time of HW/LW particularly.
• Wind and weather (such as “Moderate breeze NW” “Overcast drizzle”).
• Sea state.
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Appendix 5
Sample of a Report of Use of an Oil Treatment Product which could be sent to MMO
Port of Southampton
Incident No Date
Volume and type of oil
Location
Remedial action taken
Name and type of oil treatment product
Date of manufacture Efficacy last tested on (if applicable)
Comments on effectiveness
Report made to MMO by
Other remarks
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4. Action Sheets
The following section contains action sheets and checklists for various members of the Oil Spill Response and Management Teams.
The action sheets follow a methodical checklist style, in order to guide the post holders through the actions that they will be expected to take and the sheets also list the post holders’ responsibilities.
Action sheets are included for the following positions: 4.1 Duty VTS Watch Manager 4.2 Duty Marine Officer (Harbour Patrol) 4.3 Duty Harbour Master 4.4 Oil Terminal Representative (Oil Terminal Spill)
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4.1 Duty VTS Watch Manager
Responsibilities • Receive information / report of oil spill incident • If spill not associated with oil installation, initiate first response measures • If spill is associated with oil installation, ensure oil terminal base initiated appropriate response • Notify relevant external organisations • Maintain communication with all vessels in vicinity • Complete report form CG 77 POLREP Step Actions Additional Information Alert Duty Marine Officer (Harbour Patrol) Duty Harbour Master (on-call) Other harbour departmental organisations Harbour vessel operators Braemar Howells to be activated as necessary Phone Braemar Howells immediately and subsequently fax as required. See Appendix 1. Initial Verify incident details Actions Assign initial incident category Notify external organisations according to oil See notification matrices, Section 3 spill classification (as per contact checklist) Checklist Appendix 2 Initiate personal log Issue general warning to all vessels in vicinity Transfer information to SITREP boards VHF Channel 10 or 103 Monitor oil spill channel