Important Notice: Fort Lauderdale Base Closure

Due to the pending landfall of Hurricane Milton in the area of Florida in the United States, OSRL is transferring response operational control for the Americas Region to OSRL's Southampton base at 4:00 PM EST 7 October 2024. OSRL remains response ready on a global basis.

 

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Our activation procedure including contact details and forms for activation, in addition to equipment stockpile and aviation status reports can be found here.

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Response services are guaranteed ONLY for Members. Non-members are not guaranteed a response and will be required to sign a Non-member contract. Services and rates differ. Duty managers can be contacted for exercises.

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Training Courses

Oil Spill Operator

  • MCA2/2P

This one-day face-to-face course develops knowledge of oil spill response methods for First Responders.

  • OSRL is a Nautical Institute accredited training provider

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Oil Spill Operator is tailored for First Responders

This dynamic course offers an immersive experience, combining theoretical insights with hands-on action by practising the deployment of equipment needed during a first response.

Ideal for tactical response teams of oil terminals, ports and harbours who will be the first responders during an oil spill incident at their facilities, required to safely and efficiently deploy equipment.

Course Summary

  • Oil Spill Response Overview

    Discover the fates and effects of oil and how it behaves in the environment.

  • Incident Assessment

    Explore the social, economic and environmental impacts that determine response priorities and strategies to minimise impact.

  • Response In Action

    Understand response tools and equipment, including limitations for use and maintenance procedures. Practice deploying response equipment utilised during a first response.

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Develop your oil spill response skills and knowledge with our extensive range of interactive courses delivered by our experts.

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