PREVENTION & REACTION TO MARINE OIL SPILLS SERIES (EDITION 2)
A major series in three parts:-
Issue relating to environmental protection are of vital interest to ship operators,
none more so than the area of oil spill prevention and response. This series of three training packages, recently updated, covers change to MARPOL and the complexities of OPA 90.
FIGHTING POLLUTION - PREVENTING POLLUTION AT SEA (EDITION 3)
Code No 755
Time: 26 Mins
In recent years, pollution of the marine environment has become an increasingly
sensitive issue and increased public awareness of problems has prompted
governments around the world to enact stricter laws to try and protect the planet. In
the light of these developments, the maritime industry has been quick to implement
mandatory codes of practice. These Codes are quite complex, however, and over
time, various Amendments have also come into force. So Videotel has updated its
training package that covers the main aspects of what constitutes pollution at sea
and how to reduce it.
Fighting Pollution - Preventing Pollution at Sea comprises a video and supporting
booklet and the package looks at the impact of maritime waste. The programme
shows how easily oil can pollute the sea and outlines the dangers in discarding
banned substances like plastics, as well as other types of garbage that may, at first
sight, not appear to pose a problem. The training package then looks at the relevant
MARPOL regulations - specifically Annexes I and V which deal with oil and garbage
respectively - and the requirements it makes on the Master, officers and crew.
Once a broad understanding has been established about what pollution entails, the
package then details practical methods for minimising the risks. It highlights areas
where problems can occur and provides useful guidelines that can apply to any
vessel. This includes the implementation of a shipboard environmental policy and a
garbage management plan. The package also gives an overview of the regulations
that apply to the Special Areas designated by MARPOL.
This package is aimed at all seafarers but it is particularly relevant to crew members
whose roles bring them into contact with waste oil and garbage. It supports the
requirements of STCW 95 Code: Table AII/1 and Table A-III/1. As a general
introduction it will provide a key element in understanding the MARPOL regulations
and how they impact upon a vessel and its crew.
PREVENTION & REACTION TO MARINE OIL SPILLS - THE SEAFARER’S ROLE
Code No 794
Time: 17 Mins
This is intended for all ranks on board all vessels with a MARPOL Shipboard Oil
Pollution Plan (SOPEP). It covers a wide range of topics relevant to both bunker and
cargo spills.
The first sequence looks at the importance of avoiding spills during bunker
operations. This is followed by a brief survey of the pollution response equipment
available onboard ship. This includes portable pumps and includes a review of
absorbents both natural and artificial. The advantages and disadvantages of these
different materials are discussed.
The next topic to be addressed is that of personal safety in spills of bunker oils,
crude oils and petroleum products. The risks of inhalation, skin contact and
ingestion are considered and the dangers highlighted.
The last part of the video looks at what happens to oil once it does reach the water.
The process of weathering is examined in detail. Diagrams are used to show what
occurs under different conditions. Emulsification and mousse formation,
evaporation, and bio-degradation are all discussed.
Good monitoring, accurate estimation and proper tracking of the spill will be of
immense help to the clean up operation, reducing the environmental impact of the
spill and helping to minimize the consequences.
PREVENTION & REACTION TO MARINE OIL SPILLS - UNDER OPA 90
Code No 793
Time: 26 Mins
The US Oil Pollution Act of 1990 changed forever the approach to oil spill response
of all tank ships trading to the United States. The legislative requirements of OPA 90
can appear bewildering to those unfamiliar with them, and the objective of this
package is to demonstrate what is needed in practice and to shed some light on the
responsibilities and obligations required of those on board any ship during an oil
spill. The video follows in detail an exercise in U.S. waters. Although primarily aimed
at shipboard officers with responsibilities under the OPA 90 Vessel Response Plan,
anyone associated with transporting oil as cargo in United States waters will find it
useful. Its accompanying printed material contains further information on OPA 90
and includes a glossary of terms.
The exercise scenario consists of a tanker collision with a lightering barge. The spill
size is of the order of a Maximum Most Probable Discharge and so initiates a full
response from the ship’s owner and the United States Coast Guard. The exercise
conforms to the Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP) guidelines’
requirement for a quarterly exercise for a ship and an annual table top exercise for
the Spill Management Team.
The roles and activities of the following organisations and individuals are identified,
shown and discussed:
The Qualified Individual (QI)
The Responsible Party
The Spill Management Team
The Coast Guard
The Unified Command Structure
The State Authorities
Other roles are also identified including the National Response Centre, the Oil Spill
Removal Organisation (OSRO), the ship’s agent, the cargo owner, the Area
Contingency Plan and United States Coast Guard Field Command Posts.
PREVENTION & REACTION TO MARINE OIL SPILLS - UNDER MARPOL
Code No 792
Time: 29 Mins
This video is intended for all ships required to have an International Convention for
the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Shipboard Oil Pollution Plan, a
(SOPEP). Its primary audiences are the officers tasked with duties under the SOPEP
and those who are responsible for exercising this plan.
The importance of all ship’s officers understanding the plan on their ships and
knowing their own part in its execution is emphasised. Regular exercising of the plan
is effectively mandatory and the greater part of the video follows an exercise on
board an oil tanker.
The exercise featured in detail is based on a scenario of the ship grounding. The
Master is shown planning the exercise with the Chief Officer. At the agreed moment
the Master starts the exercise, having first discussed this with his superintendent
on-shore.
The exercise includes the ship transferring cargo from one tank to another as part
of the spill mitigation procedure. There are scenes showing the ship’s personnel
liaising with the ship operator’s office and requesting advice on stability.
Oil spills can have serious consequences for the environment, the ship’s operator,
the cargo owner and the seafarer. Good training is essential to minimize the risk of
a spill.
OIL POLLUTION REGULATIONS AND THE OIL RECORD BOOK - PART 1 & 2
Code No 606/716
Time: 23/30 Mins
These videos provide an overview of marine pollution prevention regulations and
explains the main regulatory compliance document - The Oil Record Book. The Oil
Record Book is divided into 2 sections, Part 1: Machinery Space Operations and Part
2: Tanker Cargo/Ballast Operations. These videos deal with each part.
Oil Pollution Prevention at Sea is governed by MARPOL. Penalties for contravention
are severe. The videos introduce the main aspects of MARPOL including a list of
special areas. In US waters the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 and Oil
Pollution Act of 1990 take precedence over MARPOL. Pollution control equipment
including separators and filters are detailed. MARPOL classifies oily wastes
according to the source, either from machinery spaces or cargo operations. Records
of these sources are required to be made in the Oil Record Book. Permitted
machinery space discharges are explained in detail.
The condition of the monitoring equipment and the entries in the Oil Record Book
are the main items of interest by Port State Inspectors when checking adherence
with the regulations. The videos explain in detail how to complete the Oil Record
Book.
Growing public awareness about the dangers of pollution has had a global impact on
how businesses manage their waste. This concern has prompted many countries to
enact strict laws to govern the disposal and treatment of garbage. The marine
industry is no exception and although ships are responsible for less than 20% of all
garbage discharged at sea, the International Maritime Organization has introduced
changes to Annex V of MARPOL 73/78. All ships over 400 tons and above and all
vessels certified to carry 15 persons or more must implement a planned garbage
management system and maintain a Garbage Record Book. Annex V designates
what waste can and cannot be dumped at sea. It also introduces specific restrictions
in certain areas of the world’s oceans, like the Antarctic, where the marine life is
endangered. The MARPOL convention is backed by the full force of international law.
Annex V demands an entirely new approach to waste management. This training
package seeks to raise awareness about the problem and offers practical assistance
in managing marine generated waste. The video shows how a successful garbage
management plan can significantly reduce waste on board and demonstrates how to
minimise the amount that is discharged at sea. It also suggests ways in which waste
can be recycled and describes some of the modern methods available for
compacting and shredding the waste.
The package explains the role that everyone on board can play in tackling waste and
reducing its impact upon the environment.
Ballast water has been in use for more than a century and is a major contributor to
the safety of ocean going vessels. However, in recent years, it has become apparent
that the discharge of ballast water in harbours has brought with it some unwelcome
guests. Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) are marine organisms accidentally
transported from one habitat to another. If released into an environment where there
are no natural predators, they can soon become the dominant species causing
enormous ecological and financial damage.
This requires that ships maintain an accurate record of where and how much ballast
water has been loaded and discharged. There is also a demand that vessels
operating in areas that are at greatest risk, conduct mid-ocean ballast water
exchange.
The package is aimed at raising awareness among officers and crew. It presents the
problems, examines some well known incidents, looks at how mariners can
approach mid-ocean ballast water exchange, and examines some of the alternatives
that are becoming available. This video offers practical information and is supported
by comprehensive written material to help the Master operate an effective ballast
water management program.
MARPOL ANNEX VI - PREVENTION OF AIR POLLUTION FROM SHIPS
Code No 930
Time: 23 Mins
The member states of the IMO ratified Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention and this
entered into force on the 19th May 2005. With this, strict limitations on the emission
of oxides of sulphur (SOx) and nitrogen (NOx) and on ozone depleting substances
have been introduced.
The new legislation will have an enormous impact on the day to day operations of
virtually all commercial vessels and extends far beyond the scope of previous
regulations. It affects everything from the choice of bunkers, the supply of engine
spares and even the modifications that can be carried out to a ship. It also specifies
certain geographical areas where even stricter controls on bunkers will apply.
This training package is designed to help ship operators, officers and crew
understand the complexities of the legislation. The package covers, in some detail,
the additional documentation that a ship must carry. It explains the restrictions on
modifying and servicing engines. It outlines the changes in operating incinerators
and describes the new controls for ozone depleting substances.
Engine Room Waste Management
Four training programmes cover the practical details of handling and recording the management of engine room waste onboard. Each detailed programme highlights the importance of following correct procedures, and stresses the need to fill out all paperwork accurately to avoid penalties and possible detention.
Oily Water and Separators (963, 24 mins)- sources of oily water; minimising the amount reaching the bilges; controlling the content so that the separator and oil content monitor can operate effectively; working principles of the separator and monitor; important features of their operation and maintenance; the new generation of separators to meet MEPC 107(49).
The Oil Record Book (964, 17 mins)- purpose of the ORB; what the book covers and why; how to make entries accurately and correctly.
Sludge and the Incinerator (965, 10 mins)- regulations governing the discharge of sludge and garbage and use of the incinerator; the management of sludge and waste oil on board; important principles of incinerator use and maintenance; record keeping; key features of the new IMO incinerator specification.
Sewage and Waste Water Treatment (966, 15 mins)- regulations governing the discharge of sewage; how an extended aeration plant works; controlling what should and should not go into the plant; procedures for routine maintenance, cleaning and the removal of sludge.
The programmes address MARPOL Annex I, IV, V, and VI, and show how to supply the correct information to Port State Control.
DVD with work booklet - This version enables an engineer officer to lead short training sessions for engine room personnel. The videos are entertaining and designed to encourage discussion. A leader's guide providing all the information needed to prepare and run the sessions supports the video.
CBT Course - This version on CD-ROM enables individuals to work through the programmes at a time and pace which suits them.
Code No 755
Time: 26 Mins
Time: 17 Mins
Time: 23/30 Mins
