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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Please note that:

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 Response Refresher (IMO Level 1-3 Equivalent/MCA Level 3-5)

  • IMO Refresher Equivalent
  • MCA Refresher

This course provides you with revalidation of the IMO Levels 1- 3 equivalent and MCA Levels 3-5, covering the technical and regulatory aspects of oil spill response.

  • OSRL is a Nautical Institute accredited training provider

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IMO Levels 1-3 equivalent and MCA Levels 3-5 certificate revalidation with this refresher

Using a realistic incident scenario, this course will refresh and develop your operational, tactical and strategic skills in spill response management, allowing you to make effective and efficient decisions.

Drawing information from your existing knowledge and experiences of oil spill response, an incident-based scenario will further your understanding of response operations, from initial response through to incident termination. 

If you have a valid IMO Level 1, 2 or 3 equivalent certificate or MCA Level 3/3P, 4/4P or 5/5P certificate that is soon to expire, this course will revalidate your certification for a further 3 years (36 months from the date of the refresher course).

 

This course refreshes all standards of: 

  • IMO equivalent training from IMO Levels 1-3
  • MCA Level 3/3P, 4/4P or 5/5P certificate 

Course Summary

  • Oil Spill Response Management Overview

    Gain a comprehensive understanding of the core principles and strategies that underpin effective response management, and delve into the intricate aspects of oil behaviour, uncovering the potential environmental and economic consequences of oil spills, all while emphasising the paramount importance of preparedness.

  • Response Techniques

    Equip yourself with practical insights into response techniques crucial during an incident. Learn how to prepare tactically for offshore and shoreline response activities, ensuring you're ready to act swiftly and efficiently.

  • Strategic Decision-Making and Media Relations

    Understand the art of making strategic decisions under pressure and learn the intricacies of managing media relations during response operations.

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