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NT OSCPTOC 01/05/2012 Amendment: 04

Northern Territory Oil Spill Contingency Plan

Plan No Name: ________________________

Position: _______________________

Contact No: ____________________


IMPORTANT NOTE

This Oil Spill Contingency Plan outlines the steps required for the management of marine oil pollution responses that are the responsibility of the NT Department of Lands and Planning, Marine Branch (DLP Marine).

This document should be read in conjunction with the Northern Territory Marine Oil Pollution Manual.

For incident responses within Ports, the relevant Port OSCP should be consulted.

Custodian Department/Agency DLP Marine Contact Person (Name/Position) Nominated NT MPC (ref. Appendix G) Address 2nd Floor

Energy House 1820 Cavenagh St, Darwin 0800

Frequency of Review: Annual

Document Control Version Produced/Modified By Authorised By Date

0 Wardrop Consulting/ NT Committee

Gary Mayer DIPE Marine

01/09/02

1 Marine Safety Director Transport Safety 29/10/04 2 Marine Safety Director Transport Safety 29/10/04 3 Marine Safety Nicholas Papandonakis

Director Transport Safety

22/01/08

4 Marine Safety Nicholas Papandonakis NT Marine Pollution Controller

01/05/2012

Sections of this document may have been amended. Please check the Revision Record and Section footers against the Master Copy.

NORTHERN TERRITORY OIL SPILL CONTINGENCY PLAN


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DOCUMENT CONTROL TABLE OF CONTENTS i SAFETY NOTICE vii AMENDMENT RECORD viii DISTRIBUTION LIST ix LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS x

1.0 INTRODUCTION 11 1.1 AIM AND OBJECTIVES 11

1.1.1 Aim 11 1.1.2 Objectives 11

1.2 PRIORITIES 11 1.3 AUTHORITY 11 1.4 DLP MARINE RESPONSIBILITIES 13 1.5 RESPONSIBILITY OF OTHER AGENCIES 13 1.6 SCOPE OF THE PLAN 13

1.6.1 Area Covered 13 1.6.2 Spill Source 13 1.6.3 Oil Types 13

1.7 INTEGRATION WITH OTHER PLANS 13 1.8 SPILL RISKS IN NT WATERS 15

1.8.1 Sources and Location 15 1.8.2 Oil Type 15 1.8.3 Volumes 15

2.0 RESPONSE ORGANISATION 21 2.1 NATIONAL PLAN 21 2.2 NT ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS 21

2.2.1 NT Plan 21 2.2.2 Nominated NT Officers 21

2.3 DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITY 21 2.3.1 Statutory Agency 21 2.3.2 Combat Agency 22 2.3.3 Support Agencies 22

2.4 LEVELS OF RESPONSE: RESPONSE TIERS 22 2.5 SPILL RESPONSE ORGANISATION: THE INCIDENT

MANAGEMENT TEAM 23 2.5.1 IMT Functions and Roles 22 2.5.2 Size and Structure 23 2.5.3 Tier 1 Responses 23 2.5.4 Tier 2 and Tier 3 Responses 23 2.5.5 Nominated IMT Positions 25

2.6 RESPONSE SUPPORT 25 2.6.1 NT Plan Resources 25 2.6.2 National Plan Resources 25 2.6.3 Industry Support: AMOSC 25



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3.0 REPORTING AND ACTIVATION 31 3.1 INITIATING THE RESPONSE 31 3.2 REPORTING PROCEDURES 31

3.2.1 Receiving External Reports 31 3.2.2 NT Marine Pollution Coordinator 31 3.2.3 Executive Director, Transport 31 3.2.4 Hazardous Substances 3.3

3.3 INITIAL ASSESSMENT: DETERMINING THE RESPONSE TIER 33 3.3.1 Responsibility 33 3.3.2 Procedure 33

3.4 ACTIVATION OF THE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 35 3.4.1 Responsibility 35 3.4.2 Scale of Callout 35 3.4.3 Muster Point 35

3.5 ESTABLISHING THE INCIDENT CONTROL CENTRE (ICC) 35 3.5.1 Location 35 3.5.2 First Person On Site 35

4.0 INCIDENT CONTROL 41 4.1 THE ROLE OF THE INCIDENT CONTROLLER 41 4.2 ESTABLISHING THE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 41

4.2.1 Responsibility 41 4.2.2 Registration and Induction 41

4.3 DEPLOYMENT 41 4.3.1 Advanced Operations Centres 41 4.3.2 Staging Areas 42

4.4 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 42 4.4.1 Briefings 42 4.4.2 Ongoing Reporting 42

4.5 MEDIA LIAISON 43 4.5.1 Tier 1 Responsibility 43 4.5.2 Tier 2/3 Responsibility 43 4.5.3 Media Liaison Officer 43

4.6 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT 43 4.6.1 NT Environmental and Scientific Coordinator 43

4.7 COMMUNITY LIAISON 43 4.7.1 Community Liaison Officer 43

5.0 PLANNING 51 5.1 PLANNING PROCESS 51

5.1.1 Planning Officer 51 5.1.2 Information Inputs to the Planning Process 51 5.1.3 The Incident Planning Cycle 52 5.1.4 Incident Action Plan 52 5.1.5 Initial Planning Meeting 52 5.1.6 Ongoing Revision of the Incident Action Plan 52

5.2 PLANNING PROCEDURES 53 5.2.1 Briefings 53 5.2.2 Planning Meeting Phase I 53 5.2.3 Planning Meeting Phase II 53 5.2.4 Planning Meeting Phase III 54 5.2.5 Risk Assessment 54 5.2.6 Other Actions 54



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6.0 OPERATIONS 61 6.1 THE OPERATIONS FUNCTION 61 6.2 OPERATIONS OFFICER 61 6.3 PRIORITIES 63 6.4 AERIAL RESPONSE 63

6.4.1 Aerial Response Strategies 63 6.4.2 Constraints 63 6.4.3 Aerial Surveillance 64 6.4.4 Aerial Spraying of Dispersants 64

6.5 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 65 6.5.1 Responsibility 65 6.5.2 Health and Safety Inductions 65 6.5.3 Material Safety Data Sheets 65

6.6 WILDLIFE RESPONSE 66 5.6.1 Responsibility 66 5.6.2 Wildlife Response Unit 66

7.0 MARINE RESPONSE PROCEDURES 71 7.1 RESPONSIBILITY 71 7.2 RESPONSE METHODS 71 7.3 IMMEDIATE RESPONSE 71 7.4 PRIORITIES 71 7.5 HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES 73

7.5.1 Volatile Oils 73 7.6 CONTAINMENT AND RECOVERY 74

7.6.1 Component Methods 74 7.6.2 Constraints 76 7.6.4 Temporary Waste Storage 76

7.7 USE OF DISPERSANTS FROM VESSELS 76 7.7.1 Approval for Use 76 7.7.2 Requirements 76 7.7.3 Constraints 78 7.7.4 Health and Safety Issues 78

7.8 PHYSICAL BREAKUP OF SLICKS 78 7.8.1 Constraints 78

7.9 OTHER METHODS 79 7.9.1 In Situ Burning 79

8.0 SHORELINE RESPONSE 81 8.1 SHORELINE RESPONSE ORGANISATION 81 8.2 SHORELINE RESPONSE STRATEGIES 81 8.3 NATURAL RECOVERY 83 8.4 MANUAL REMOVAL OF OIL AND OILY DEBRIS 83 8.5 USE OF SORBENTS TO COLLECT LIQUID OIL 84 8.6 MECHANICAL REMOVAL OF OIL AND OILY DEBRIS 84 8.7 VACUUM RECOVERY 85 8.8 SEDIMENT REWORKING 85 8.9 LOW PRESSURE WASHING/FLUSHING 86 8.10 HIGH PRESSURE WASHING 87 8.11 USE OF CHEMICAL CLEANING AGENTS 87 8.12 SAND BLASTING AND STEAM CLEANING 88



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8.13 OTHER METHODS 88 8.13.1 Bioremediation 88 8.13.2 Cutting of Oiled Vegetation 88 8.13.3 Burning of Oiled Vegetation and Debris 89 8.13.4 Trenching 79

8.14 On Site Waste Handling 89 8.14.1 OnSite Transport 89 8.14.2 Temporary Storage Sites 810 8.14.3 Containers 810

9.0 WASTE MANAGEMENT 91 9.1 RESPONSIBILITY 91 9.2 ON SITE (FIELD) TEMPORARY STORAGE 91 9.3 WASTE MANAGEMENT SITES 91 9.4 SEGREGATION OF WASTE 92 9.5 TRANSPORT 93 9.6 WASTE SEPARATION 93 9.7 DISPOSAL 93

10.0 LOGISTICS 101 10.1 RESPONSIBILITY 101 10.2 LOGISTICS PROCEDURES 101

10.2.1 Equipment 101 10.2.2 Personnel 101 10.2.3 Transport 102 10.2.4 Medical 102 10.2.5 Communications 102

11.0 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION 111 11.1 RESPONSIBILITY 111 11.2 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ORGANISATION 111 11.3 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES 111 11.4 INFORMATION CONTROL 112

11.4.1 Forms 112 11.4.2 Status Boards 112 11.4.3 Wall Maps 112 11.4.4 Briefings 112

12.0 TERMINATING THE RESPONSE 121 12.1 RESPONSIBILITY FOR TERMINATING THE RESPONSE 121 12.2 CONDITIONS FOR TERMINATION 121

12.2.1 Planning and Operations 121 12.2.2 Marine and Aviation Response 121 12.2.3 Shoreline Response 121 12.2.4 Wildlife 121 12.2.5 OH&S 122 12.2.6 Waste Management 122 12.2.7 Logistics 122 12.2.8 Finance and Administration 122

12.3 STANDDOWN PROCEDURES 122 12.3.1 Return of Equipment 122 12.3.2 Debrief 123 12.3.3 Incident Report 123

12.4 COST RECOVERY 123



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APPENDICES

APPENDIX A RESPONSE CHECKLISTS APPENDIX B RESPONSE SUPPORT DIRECTORY APPENDIX C ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION APPENDIX D DOCUMENTATION APPENDIX E OIL CHARACTER APPENDIX F MAINTAINING PREPAREDNESS APPENDIX G CONTACT DIRECTORY

FIGURES

Figure 1.1 Statutory and Combat Agencies Responsibilities in NT and Adjacent Commonwealth Waters 12

Figure 2.1 Indicative Tier 1 Incident Management Team 23 Figure 2.2 Incident Management Team Structure for a Major Response 24 Figure 3.1 Reporting Sequence 32 Figure 3.2 Procedure for Confirming Response Tier 33 Figure 3.3 Guidelines for Determining the Level (Tier) of Response 34 Figure 4.1 Inputs to the Planning Process 42 Figure 5.1 Inputs to the Planning Process 51 Figure 6.1 Generic Decision Guidelines for Determining

Response Strategies 62 Figure 6.2 Ladder Search Pattern 64 Figure 6.3 Parameters for Describing Oil at Sea 64 Figure 7.1 Marine Containment and Recovery Strategy Guide 75 Figure 7.2 Guidelines for the Use of Dispersants 77 Figure 7.1 Generic Shoreline Response Unit Organisation 81

TABLES

Table 1.1 Statutory and Combat Agencies for Shorelines 12 Table 1.2 Spill Response Responsibilities of Other Agencies 14 Table 1.3 Potential Spill locations and oil Types 15 Table 1.4 Indicative Oil Spill Volumes for various Scenarios 16 Table 2.1 Description of Response Tiers in NT Waters 22 Table 2.2 Incident Management Roles 26 Table 6.1 Operational Constraints for Aerial Response Strategies 63 Table 6.2 Guidelines for the Description of Oil Colour and Thickness 65 Table 7.1 Marine Response Matrix Showing Predicted Influence of

Weathering on Suitability of Methods 72 Table 7.2 Response Priorities for Various Oil Types 73 Table 7.3 Beaufort Scale 74 Table 7.4 Operational Constraints for Containment and Recovery 76 Table 7.5 Available Dispersants and Methods of Application at Sea 78 Table 7.6 Guidelines for Shoreline Protection 710 Table 8.1 Application of Shoreline Cleanup Methods to Various

Shoreline Types 82 Table 8.2 Use of Natural Recovery Method 83



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Table 8.3 Use of Manual Cleanup Methods 83 Table 8.4 Use of Sorbents on Shorelines 84 Table 8.5 Available Sorbent Materials 84 Table 8.6 Use of Mechanical Removal Methods on Shorelines 85 Table 8.7 Use of Vacuum Recovery of Liquid oil from Shorelines 85 Table 8.8 Use of Sediment Reworking Method on Shorelines 86 Table 8.9 Use of Low Pressure Washing Methods on Shorelines 86 Table 8.10 Use of High pressure Washing Methods on Shorelines 87 Table 8.11 Use of Chemical Cleaning Agents 87 Table 8.12 Use of Sand Blasting and Steam Cleaning 88 Table 8.13 OnSite Waste Transport 89 Table 8.14 Agencies or Personnel to be Consulted in Selection of

Waste Storage Sites 810 Table 9.1 Guidelines for the Use of Temporary Storage Containers 92 Table 9.2 Segregation of Wastes 92 Table 9.3 Temporary Waste Storage and Handling 93 Table 9.4 Disposal Methods 93



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HEALTH AND SAFETY

1 Think through the Task

• What am I doing next? • Do I know exactly what I should be doing? • Do I have the correct equipment? • Is there anyone else around? • Has someone else moved into my area of work? • Could this affect my job? • Has anything changed? • Have I deviated from the plan? If I have, what do I need to

consider? • Tell others, revise procedure(s).

2 Spot the Hazard

• Look close, look wide, look above, look hidden. • Look for hazards, Check before you touch, Falls. • Know your limits Fatigue, thirst, strength, experience. • Check your environment dark, light, calm, windy, humid, hot,

cold. • Understand your skills have you done the task before, do you

fully understand the sequence of events and your role in them?

3 Assess the Risk

• Probability: What is the chance of injury to yourself or others, or what is the chance of damaging property?

• Consequences: What would the consequences be if .....? Injury to yourself/others: Death, major injury, back strain, abrasion. Damage to property vehicles, machinery

4 Make the Changes

• Once the hazards are identified do something about it. Get the right tool, equipment or PPE. Tell other people what you are doing. Get help.

5 Do the Job Safely

• Do the Job remembering the hazards you have identified. • You may need to undertake another Take 5 if something else

changes. • Be Safe.



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DISTRIBUTION RECORD The NT Marine Oil Spill Contingency Plan is a controlled document. The distribution of all copies should be recorded so that amendments can be distributed and the currency of the document ensured. Uncontrolled copies, if distributed must be clearly marked “uncontrolled copy”.

The NT MPC is responsible for issuing controlled copies and must keep a record of distribution CONTROLLED OSCP COPIES ISSUED TO OSCP

No. Agency Position (Location) Date

Supplied 00 DLP Proof Copy/CD; held by nominated NT MPC. 01/09/02 01 DLP Minister’s Office 01/09/02 02 DLP NT Spill Commander. 01/09/02 03 DLP Chairman NT Committee. 01/09/02 04 DLP NT Marine Pollution Coordinator. 01/09/02 05 NRETAS Environmental and Scientific Coordinator (ESC). 01/09/02 06 DLP Media Coordinator 01/09/02 07 DLP Administrative Support Coordinator. 01/09/02 08 NRETAS Oiled Wildlife Coordinator. 01/09/02 09 DLP Marine Adviser. 01/09/02 10 NTPFES. Communications Coordinator. 01/09/02 11 DOR Petroleum Safety & Environment Manager. 01/09/02 12 DOR Petroleum Environment Adviser. 01/09/02 13 AMSA Manager AMSA, EPG. 01/09/02 14 AMSA Senior Surveyor, Darwin. 01/09/02 15 DPC Harbourmaster, DPC. 01/09/02 16 Alcan Gove Pty Ltd Harbourmaster, Port of Gove (Nhulunbuy). 01/09/02 17 GEMCO Pty Ltd Harbourmaster Port of Groote Eylandt (Milner Bay). 01/09/02 18 Oil Industry. NT Committee Representative (Shell). 01/09/02 19 RAN NT Committee Representative. 01/09/02 20 NTPFES Commander, Operations. 01/09/02 21 DET Manager, Work Health. 01/09/02 22 LGANT Nominated Representative. 01/09/02 23 DCC Nominated Representative. 01/09/02 24 BP Terminal Manager, Darwin. 01/09/02 25 Mobil Bulk Plant Manager, Darwin. 01/09/02 26 CSS/CSM Marine Manager, Bing Bong. 01/09/02 27 Wardrop Consul’g Backup Proof/CD. 01/09/02 28 NRETAS Waste Pollution 03/09/03 29 PENSYL George Fossey 03/09/03 30



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AMENDMENT RECORD Version and Date

Section Revised

Pages Comment/ Nature of Revision

01 – 30/04/03 G 2 – 10

02 – 29/10/04 G 2 – 10

01 – 29/10/04 TOC Vii, ix

03 – 22/01/08 Entire plan NTG Agency name changes

04 – 01/05/12 Entire Plan NTG Agency names changes



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LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS AAPMA Association of Australian Ports and Marine Authorities. AC Aviation Coordinator. ADIOS Automated Data Inquiry for Oil Spills. Oil weathering and behaviour model developed by the

(US) National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). AGAL Australian Government Analytical Laboratory. AIMS Australian Institute of Marine Science AIIMS Australian Interagency Incident Management System. AIP Australian Institute of Petroleum. AMOSPlan Oil industry mutual aid plan administered by Australian Institute of Petroleum through AMOSC. AMOSC Australian Marine Oil Spill Centre. AMR Australian Maritime Resources AMSA Australian Maritime Safety Authority. AOC Advanced Operations Centre. ATC Australian Transport Council. AusSAR Australian Search and Rescue. AusSAR CC Australian Search and Rescue Coordination Centre. CC Communications Coordinator. CLO Community Liaison Officer CRA Coastal Resource Atlas, see OSRA. CSS/CSM Carpentaria Shipping Services / Carpentaria Ship Management DCC Darwin City Council DET DOR

Dept of Education & Training Dept of Resources

DPC Darwin Port Corporation. DLP (NT) Dept of Lands and Planning . DLP Marine Dept of Lands and Planning, Marine Safety Branch. DPP Director of Public Prosecutions. EA Environment Australia E&P Exploration and Production. EARL East Asia Response (Private) Limited (Singapore). EMA Emergency Management Australia. Commonwealth agency based at Mt Macedon, Victoria. EPBC Act (Comm.) Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. EPG Environment Protection Group (AMSA) EPS Environment Protection Standards, (AMSA). ERC Emergency Response Coordinator. ESC Environmental and Scientific Coordinator. FPF Floating Production Facility. FRS Fire and Rescue Services. FPSO Floating Production Storage and Offtake (facility). FWADC Fixed Wing Aerial Dispersant Capability. GBRMPA Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. GEMCO Groote Eylandt Mining Company. HCC Hazardous Chemicals Coordinator. HFO Heavy fuel oil. H&S Health and Safety. HSC Health and Safety Coordinator. IAP Incident Action Plan. IBC Intermediate Bulk Containers. IC Incident Controller. ICC Incident Control Centre. ICS Incident Control System. IGA Intergovernmental Agreement. IMO International Maritime Organization. IMT Incident Management Team. INMARSAT International Maritime Satellite. IPIECA International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association. ITOPF International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation.



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LGA Local Government Authority. LGANT Local Government Association of the Northern Territory LO Logistics Officer. MAC Mutual Aid Contact (AMOSPlan term). MARPOL International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973/78. MC Marine Coordinator. MLO Media Liaison Officer. MO Maritime Operations (AMSA). MOSES Marine Oil Spill Equipment System. MODU Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit. MPC Marine Pollution Coordinator. MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet. MSES Maritime Safety and Environmental Strategy (AMSA). NATPLAN See National Plan. NOAA National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration (USA). NPMC National Plan Management Committee. NPOG National Plan Operations Group. NRT National Response Team. NRETAS Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport NTPFES Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services. NT SC Northern Territory Spill Commander. NT MPC Northern Territory Marine Pollution Coordinator. NT Plan The Northern Territory Marine Oil Pollution Plan. NTSC Northern Territory Spill Commander. OIM Offshore Installation (Rig) Manager. OO Operations Officer. OPRC International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation 1990. OSC On Scene Coordinator (now “Incident Controller”). OSCP Oil Spill Contingency Plan. OSD Oil Spill Dispersant. OSRA Oil Spill Response Atlas. OSRC Oil Spill Response Centre (Southampton, UK). OSRICS Oil Spill Response Incident Control System. OSRL Oil Spill Response Limited (Southampton, UK). OSSC Oil Spill Service Centre (= OSRC Southampton, UK). OSTM Oil Spill Trajectory Model. OWC Oiled Wildlife Coordinator PIC Person In Charge. PO Planning Officer. POLREP Pollution Report. A report, reporting a pollution incident. PoR Place of Refuge PWC Former Parks and Wildlife Commission (NT). RCC Rescue Coordination Centre (Canberra, Australia). RSPCA Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals SARO Senior Search and Rescue Officer. SC Shoreline Coordinator. SITREP Situation Report SOLAS International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea. SSO Site Safety Officer. UHF Ultra High Frequency. UNCLOS United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. VHF Very High Frequency. WC Wildlife Coordinator. WMC Waste Management Coordinator.



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INTRODUCTION SECTION

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1.1 AIM AND OBJECTIVES

1.1.1 Aim

To minimise the effect of any marine oil pollution incident in NT waters, through rapid, effective and appropriate response procedures.

1.1.2 Objectives

1. To ensure that NT DLP and other NT agencies respond according to the priorities set out in Section 1.2, or according to the response aims and priorities set by the NT SC or Incident Controller during a response.

2. To ensure a full and effective integration and utilisation of NT and national response efforts and resources.

3. To ensure that procedures are consistent with those set out in the NT Marine Oil Pollution Manual (NT MOP Manual).

4. To identify protection and cleanup priorities.

This plan details the DLP Marine response to marine oil pollution. NT administrative procedures and preparedness guidelines are provided in the NT MOP Manual.

1.2 PRIORITIES

The priorities of any marine oil pollution response are the protection of:

1. Human health and safety. 2. Habitat and cultural resources. 3. Rare and/or endangered flora and fauna. 4. Commercial resources. 5. Recreational and amenity areas.

1.3 AUTHORITY

This plan has been prepared under the authority of the NT Marine Pollution Act, 1999 and is in accordance with the NT response arrangements detailed in NT Manual. (ref. NT MOP Manual).

This plan is also a designated SubPlan under the NT Disaster Act, 1982.

Statutory Agency and Combat Agency responsibilities are shown in Figure 1.1.

Shoreline responsibilities are summarised in Table 1.1.

NORTHERN TERRITORY OIL SPILL CONTINGENCY PLAN SECTION 1


Figure 1.1 Statutory Authority (SA) and Combat Agency (CA) Responsibilities in NT and Adjacent Commonwealth Waters (RP = Responsible Party)

Table 1.1 Statutory and Combat Agencies

Combat Agency (1) Jurisdiction Source of Spill

Statutory Agency Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3

Within Mining Lease and Petroleum Tenements

Any NT DOR Responsible Party (RP)

RP or offshore Combat Agency (DLP Marine) if

associated with a spill at sea.

Commonwealth land

Any Comm’ Dept. administering the land

Aboriginal title Any Relevant Land Council

Responsible Party, or as in Tier 2/3 if source is unknown

NT DLP Marine, Port or other Agency at the request of the Commonwealth or landowner.

Crown land Any NRETAS/ other designated Authority

Leasehold land Any Leaseholder

Responsible Party, or as in Tier 2/3 if source is unknown

Freehold land Any Local Authority Local Authority

NRETAS or offshore Combat Agency (DLP Marine) if

associated with a spill at sea.

(1) Response Tiers, or levels of response, are defined in Section 2. Note: Land spills of noxious and hazardous substances are dealt with under the NT Fire and Rescue

Service Standard Operating Procedure No 001: HAZMAT. AMSA is the Statutory and Combat Agency for spills of hazardous and noxious substances from vessels in Commonwealth waters. DLP Marine is the Statutory Agency for these spills in NT waters. DLP Marine would call upon the assistance of the NTPFES in order to fulfil the Combat Agency role.

Within Ports: SA = Port Authority CA = Terminal Operator/RP

or Port Authority

NT Waters: SA = DLP Marine CA = RP/DLP Marine

Commonwealth Waters: SA = AMSA CA = RP/AMSA

Offshore E&P: SA = DOR CA = RP



1.4 DLP MARINE RESPONSIBILITIES

As Statutory Authority for marine oil pollution in NT waters, DLP Marine will:

• Maintain an adequate level of response preparedness in the NT. • Maintain NT Plan (see NT MOP Manual Module B). • Act as Combat Agency for oil spills in NT waters that are beyond the

capability of the designated Combat Agency. • Monitor all spills and spill responses through the NT MPC. • Provide support for Port or Company Combat Agencies. • Coordinate the supply of NT equipment and personnel to the IMT. • Undertake investigations and prosecutions. • Facilitate activation of suitable recovery procedures, including:

Assisting in the recovery of costs on behalf of all participating agencies. Facilitating damages claims from the public or commercial operators.

• Coordinate the provision and deployment of NT equipment and personnel contributing to an interstate or Commonwealth response.

1.5 RESPONSIBILITY OF OTHER AGENCIES

The roles and responsibilities of Government and Port agencies are detailed in the NT MOP Manual (Module B) and summarised in Table 1.2.

1.6 SCOPE OF THE PLAN

1.6.1 Area Covered

The NT OSCP applies to all oil spills that occur within NT waters.

1.6.2 Spill Source

This OSCP covers all oil spills that may occur from vessels, coastal or offshore facilities. Identified higher risk areas are noted in Section 1.8.

1.6.3 Oil Types

A variety of oils are transported through NT waters. The procedures and response methods outlined in this OSCP cover all oil groups (Section 1.8.2).

1.7 INTEGRATION WITH OTHER PLANS

The Plan is consistent with NT MOP Manual and with:

• National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances (the “National Plan” or “NATPLAN”).

• NT Police, Fire and Emergency Service Standard Operational Procedures. • Darwin Port Corporation OSCP. • Groote Eylandt (GEMCO) Oil Spill Contingency Plan. • Nhulunbuy (Alcan) Oil Spill Contingency Plan. • Port of Bing Bong Oil Spill Contingency Plan. • AMOSC (AMOSPlan). • Offshore facility plans.



Table 1.2 Summary of Spill Response Responsibilities of Other Agencies

Agency Key Responsibilities Port Authorities and Corporations

Maintain and document a satisfactory level of (Tier 1) response preparedness by; • Providing and maintaining suitable spill response equipment. • Training and equipping a suitable team of personnel to manage a Tier 1 level

response and to assist NT agencies in Tier 2/3 responses. • Undertaking regular exercises and participation in NT and National Plan

exercises. • Maintaining National Plan or other equipment on loan to the Port.

NRETAS • Provision of advice for cleanup of shorelines under NTG jurisdiction. • Through the ESC, provide advice to the IC and NT MPC on natural and

socioeconomic resources. • Operate the Oil Spill Response Atlas (OSRA). • Provide advice on waste management. • Supply personnel to the IMT as required and able. • Coordination and supply personnel and other resources for the capture,

cleanup and management of oiled wildlife. • Through the ESC, provide advice to the IC and NT MPC on natural resources. • Supply personnel to the IMT as required and able.

DOR • DOR, through its Petroleum Operations Section, is the Statutory Authority for nonvessel spills resulting from offshore exploration and production activities in NT waters and contiguous Commonwealth waters.

• In the event of a Tier 2 or Tier 3 response, DOR will request the assistance of either AMSA or DLP Marine in fulfilling the role of Combat Agency.

NT Police, Fire & Emergency Services (NTPFES)

• Assist the Incident Controller, as required. • Provide communications for remote marine oil pollution incident responses. • Supply personnel to the IMT as required and able. • Support the Combat Agency in responding to chemical spills. • During an oil spill response assist the Incident Controller by providing NTPFES

equipment as appropriate. Local Government

• Cleanup oil on shorelines if impact is minor. Otherwise, • Provide local advice on areas threatened by pollution. • Assistance with liaison between the Incident Controller and local communities. • Provision of personnel and equipment for shoreline cleanup operations.

NT Work Safe • Assist the Incident Controller in maintaining safe working conditions during the response (ref. NTMOP Manual Module C).

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)

• Provide skilled individuals from the National Response Team. • Provide advice to the Incident Controller, NT MPC and/or NT SC. • Run oil spill trajectory analyses. • Mobilise fixedwing aerial dispersant spraying aircraft. • Mobilise equipment from interstate or overseas. • Assist in the tracking of suspect vessels. • Assist in the sampling of oils from suspect vessels. • Assist in salvage operation. • Undertake search and rescue (via AusSAR, a division of AMSA).

AMOSC • Supply equipment and operators upon request from a member company or AMSA.



The Plan will generally be used for responses to spills in the NT outside of Ports. However, the Incident Controller will determine which OSCP will be used for a particular response.

1.8 SPILL RISKS IN NT WATERS

1.8.1 Sources and Location

The National Plan “Risk Assessment of Pollution from Oil and Chemical Spills in Australian Ports and Waters” (DNV, 2000) identified NT as having a relatively low risk of oil spills. Sources and volumes of oil that may be spilt are shown in Table 1.4.

1.8.2 Oil Type

The oil types that could be released, and the possible location of spills, are shown in Table 1.3. The character and behaviour of the oils are provided in Appendix E (also ref. NT MOP Manual, Module M).

Table 1.3 Potential Spill Locations and Oil Types

Location Oil Type Darwin Gove Groote

Eylandt Bing Bong Offshore

E&P Open Sea (Shipping)

Heavy fuel oil Yes Yes Yes No No (1) Yes Diesel Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Lubricating oils Yes (2) Yes (2) Yes (2) No Yes (2) Yes Motor spirit Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Crude oils No No No No Yes Yes

Avgas Avgas Other Jet Fuel Jet Fuel

(1) FPSOs may contain some HFO if movement under their own power is anticipated. (2) Not handled in bulk.

1.8.3 Volumes

Table 1.4 provides potential spill volumes that could arise from a variety of incidents.



Table 1.4 Indicative Oil Spill Volumes for Various Spill Scenarios in NT

Source Incident Location(s) Oil Type Potential Volume (1) Handymax (<60 dwt) 2,200t Panamax (6090,000dwt) 4,500t

Heavy fuel oil (HFO)

Cape (90160,000 dwt) 4,500t Handymax (<60 dwt) 300t Panamax (6090,000dwt) 380t

Grounding (Total loss)

Diesel

Cape (90160,000 dwt) 400t Grounding (1 bottom tank)

Any location, but usually in or approaching ports.

Heavy fuel oil (HFO) Up to 400t

Bulk Carrier

Collision with wharf or other vessel (1 wing tank)

Wharf or channel HFO or Diesel 150t

Grounding (Total loss) Ports Diesel 100t (Est. total fuel). Tug Collision Within Port channels

or berths. Diesel 25t (1 tank).

Line Boat Grounding/ Collision Any. Diesel 0.4t (Total fuel = 1 tank). Grounding Ports Diesel 1.6t (Total fuel). Pilot Vessel Collision Pilot pickup point. Diesel 0.8t (Largest tank)

Cargo: Diesel or Motor spirit

Up to 3,000t (1 centre tank +2 wing tanks).

Grounding (Total loss)

Any.

Heavy fuel oil 1,000t (Total fuel loss). Cargo: Diesel or

Motor spirit

700t (1 wing tank). Collision Any

Heavy fuel oil 500t (1 tank). Unloading accident Within Ports

Fuel Tanker Note: Tanker size usually 36,000 dwt

Loading pipeline break Within Ports Cargo: Diesel or

Motor spirit

250t Based on 15min discharge & pumping rate of 1000tph.

(1) Indicative maximum credible scenario. Actual volumes will vary according to vessel configuration and incident character.


RESPONSE ORGANISATION SECTION

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2.1 NATIONAL PLAN

Administrative arrangements under the National Plan are detailed in the NT MOP Manual (Module E).

Available incident response support is detailed in Appendix B.

2.2 NT ADMINISTRATION ORGANISATION

2.2.1 NT Plan

NT Plan comprises the NT Marine Oil Pollution Manual (NT MOP Manual) and NT, Port and facility Oil Spill Contingency Plans.

The NT MOP Manual details the administrative arrangements for managing marine oil pollution preparedness and response in NT together with guidelines for procedures to be integrated into each OSCP.

2.2.2 Nominated NT Officers

A number of response preparedness and incident response functions have been assigned to individuals. The people assigned to these, and their dayto day job titles, varies and so they are referred to in NT Plan and in this OSCP, by their marine oil pollution management titles:

• NT Oil Spill Commander (NT SC). • Deputy NT SC. • Chairman, NT Committee. • NT Marine Pollution Coordinator (NT MPC). • Environmental and Scientific Coordinator (ESC).

The identities and contact details of the current position holders are provided in the front of the Contact Directory (Directory 1.1 in Appendix G).

Incident response functions are outlined below. Administrative functions are detailed in the NT MOP Manual (Module B, Section 3).

2.3 DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITY

The National Plan Administrative Arrangements defines Statutory Agencies and Combat Agencies. As used in NT Plan, these terms are defined below.

2.3.1 Statutory Agency

The agency having the legislative responsibility for responding to marine spills in the area in which the incident has occurred, or else for ensuring that an appropriate response is mounted by the Responsible Party (i.e. the spiller) or other nominated agency.



2.3.2 Combat Agency

The Combat Agency is the agency nominated to have operational control over the spill response. NT Combat Agencies are listed in Table 2.1.

2.3.3 Support Agencies

These include any agency that provides, or may provide, essential services, personnel or material to support a spill response. This may be through the Combat Agency or other Support Agency. Support Agencies may be Government or NonGovernment agencies.

2.4 LEVELS OF RESPONSE: RESPONSE TIERS

Spill response is based on a number of levels, or Tiers (Table 2.1). Each Tier is defined according to the level of resources committed, support agencies and the agency assuming the role of Combat Agency.

Table 2.1 Description of Response Tiers (1) in NT Waters

Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Level of Control Responsible Party Active:

Incident Control IMT (2) Support Roles IMT (2) Support Roles

Nominated Combat Agency (3)

Notified/ Standby or Active (4) :

Incident Control

Active: Incident Control (3)

Active: Incident Control (3)

NT MPC Notified/Active Monitoring/Standby

Active Support/ Coordination of Resources

NT DLP Marine

NT SC Notified Notified (Support/Monitoring)

Active (High level control)

Possible “Triggers” for Determining Response Tier (5) Indicative Spill Size (4) 0 – 10 tonnes 101,000 tonnes >1,000 tonnes Potential for Economic or Environmental Damage or Harm

Low (Not Significant)

Moderate (Local or Shortterm

Significance)

High (Regional or Long term Significance)

(1) Procedures for the determination of the Tier are detailed in Section 3.3. (2) IMT = Incident Management Team. In most cases the Responsible Party will be involved in higher

Tiered responses but will not generally be in control of the response. (3) Control Agency may be NT DLP Marine or other agency nominated by the NT SC. (4) Nominated Combat Agency will assume control if the Responsible Party is unknown (Tier 1) or

cannot manage the response (Tier 2/3). (5) Indicative only. Highly dependent on a number of considerations.



2.5 SPILL RESPONSE ORGANISATION: THE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM

Operational control of all oil spill responses rests with the Incident Management Team (IMT) under the control of an Incident Controller (IC).

2.5.1 IMT Functions and Roles

IMT functions and roles are outlined in Table 2.2. These functions are allocated to the IMT members as required.

2.5.2 Size and Structure

Responsibility for determining the size and structure of a Tier 1 IMT rests with the nominated Incident Controller, who may consult the NT SC.

2.5.3 Tier 1 Response

A large response team is not required for a Tier 1 response or small Tier 2 response and some people can be allocated a number of roles.

Figure 2.1 Indicative Tier 1 Incident Management Team

2.5.4 Tier 2 and Tier 3 Responses

A large response will require a large team and each function will be assigned to an individual or even a response Section, Unit or Team. Figure 2.2 illustrates the distribution of functions, and the names of IMT members, for a major response.

Incident Controller

Logistics Officer

NT SC

Media Liaison Officer

Control Support/Advice

Marine Coordinator

Waste Management Coordinator

Shoreline Coordinator

ESC



Figure 2.2 Incident Management Team Structure for a Major Response

Note (1) The Environmental and Scientific Coordinator (ESC) may be with the NT MPC or proceed to the ICC to advise the Incident Controller.

(2) In an NT controlled spill response the NT MPC may be the Incident Controller.

Administration Coordinator

Finance Coordinator

Records Coordinator

ICC Manager

Procurement Coordinator

Services Coordinator

Transport Coordinator

Communications Coordinator

Medical Manager

Staging Area Managers

Marine Coordinator

Aviation Coordinator


Wildlife Coordinator

H & S Coordinator

Waste Management Coordinator

Response Planning Coordinator

Situation Coordinator

Resource Coordinator

Environment Coordinator

Consultation Coordinator

Incident Controller

Finance & Admin Officer

Operations Officer

Logistics Officer

Planning Officer

NT Spill Commander

NT Marine Pollution Coordinator

NT Counter Disaster Committee

Advisers

Media Liaison Officer

Incident Safety Officer

Tier 1 & Lower Tier 2

Upper Tier 2 & Tier 3

Control Support

ESC

Community Liaison Officer



2.5.5 Nominated IMT Positions

Personnel nominated against key IMT roles (Figure 2.1) are listed in the Contact Directory (Appendix G).

2.6 RESPONSE SUPPORT

2.6.1 NT Plan Resources

The NT MPC will coordinate provision of NT and National Plan (see below) equipment and human resources for any response in NT waters.

2.6.2 National Plan Resources

National Plan equipment and personnel from the National Response Team (NRT) are also available from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. This can be accessed through the DLP Marine (NT MPC or NT SC).

DLP Marine may request AMSA to coordinate the supply of equipment or personnel directly with the nominated Incident Controller.

Additional support services are listed in Appendix B.

2.6.3 Industry Support: AMOSC

Industry assistance is available through the Australian Marine Oil Spill Centre (AMOSC), an industry funded response facility based at North Corio Quay, Geelong, Victoria. AMOSC resources include:

• AMOSC spill response equipment. • Oil company equipment based at various locations. • Trained industry response (“Core Group”) personnel.

Procedures for accessing oil industry assistance for a spill response, through AMOSC, are documented in “AMOSPlan”.

Resources are available directly to member Companies at the request of one of the affected Oil Company’s “Authorising Officers”, or to Port Authorities through AMSA.



Table 2.2 Incident Management Roles (ref. Figure 2.2)

Function Role Comment NT Spill Commander (NT SC)

• Monitor the progress of all marine oil pollution response in NT waters and adjacent Commonwealth waters, through the NT MPC.

• Appoint the Incident Controller for responses under the jurisdiction of NT DLP Marine.

• Undertake high level management of a spill response including all liaison with the Office of the Chief Minister, the Minister and his/her advisers.

• Management of media and public relations, i.e., Overseeing media response through the Media Liaison Unit Authorising press releases/media information bulletins. Participating in media interviews/press conferences as required.

• Liaising with teams managing other aspects of a major incident, e.g. Salvage, fire and other emergency response and search and rescue.

NT Deputy SC • The Deputy NT SC will assist the NT SC as required. NT Marine Pollution Coordinator (NT MPC)

The NT MPC will provide support to the Incident Controller during an incident response. This includes: • Monitoring the response and coordinating the supply of any additional

equipment from within NT or from interstate as required. • Provide technical or scientific support by mobilising the ESC or other

advisers and support personnel. • Liaising with AMSA for the provision of onsite assistance. • Keeping the NT SC (or Deputy NT SC) informed.

NT Environmental and Scientific Coordinator (ESC)

The ESC will: • Provide support to the Incident Controller. • Coordinate and collate environmental and other scientific advice as

required. • Mobilise and manage OSRA officer for provision of maps and information

from the OSRA database, and integration with AMSA oil spill trajectory model.

The ESC is a nominated officer from NRETAS Environment Protection.

NT Command and Support

Media Liaison Manages media relations. Prepares press statements, organises press briefings and supports the IC/NT SC in dealing with media.

A Media Liaison Officer should be appointed.



Table 2.2 Continued Incident Management Roles (ref. Figure 3.2) Function Role Comment

Incident Control The overall planning and control of the spill response. A nominated IC is appointed for all spills.

Incident Safety For larger responses an Incident Safety Officer (ISO) may be appointed to oversee sites safety management.

If an Incident safety Officer (ISO) is appointed, the ISO must coordinate closely with the H&S Unit.

Incident Control

Community Liaison (Indigenous)

The Community Liaison Officer (CLO) is responsible for liaising with indigenous communities affected by the incident and for organising access to indigenous lands and for the protection of cultural resources.

A Community Liaison Officer (CLO) should be nominated for any spill likely to impact shorelines.

The coordination, monitoring and review of Incident Action Plans. Planning personnel will collate the information and consolidate the policy, objectives, strategies and tactics developed by the Incident Controller/IMT. Specific functions include:

Refer to Section 5.

Situation The collection, processing and organisation of information. E.g. oil spill trajectory modelling, weather, seastate.

Resources Tracking of the deployment of resources. Environment Responsible for the collection and collation of environment data/ advice, e.g.

obtaining environmental data from OSRA, the ESC and local sources.

Planning

Consultation Consultation with the nonindigenous community and commercial operations. Close liaison with CLO. Directs all “field” operations in the response. Marine Coordination and direction of all activities undertaken by waterborne craft and

equipment. Aviation Coordination and direction of all activities undertaken utilising aircraft, e.g.

aerial dispersant spraying, aerial surveillance and transport. Shoreline Planning and coordination of shoreline assessment and cleanup activities. Wildlife Implementation of the NT Oiled Wildlife Plan, i.e. the collection, treatment and

rehabilitation of oiled wildlife. This is a NRETASWildlife role.

Health and Safety Development and implementation of the Health & Safety SubPlan.

Operations

Waste Management Coordination of the containment, storage, transport and disposal of recovered oil and oily waste. Also instruction in onsite handling, storage and/or separation and treatment.



Table 2.2 Continued Incident Management Roles (ref. Figure 2.2) Function Role Comment

Responsible for ensuring that the IMT is provided with adequate resources to enable an effective response. Specific functions include: Procurement Acquisition of personnel and equipment. Services Acquisition of services and facilities. Transport Provision of aviation, land and sea transport services. Communications Preparation of Communications SubPlan and for ensuring the provision of

communications services and support.

Logistics

Medical Provision of medical services where needed. Coordinates with H&S Unit. Responsible for the provision of administrative services to the IC, Sections and Units of the IMT, and for the management of financial (costs) information. Functions include: Administration Administrative services to operate telephones, facsimiles, computers, radios

(if qualified) and messenger services. Finance Accounting and contracting services. Records Collation and filing of records and forms including, time sheets, equipment

usage records and personnel records.

Finance and Administration

ICC Management Ensures effective operation of the ICC, including management of information transfer of within the ICC, (Status Boards, faxes/ messages delivery/ despatch), administering the meeting schedule, ICC security etc.


REPORTING AND ACTIVATION SECTION

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3.1 INITIATING THE RESPONSE

Reporting and response activation consists of four procedures:

• Reporting of the incident (Figure 3.1 and Section 3.2). • Assessment of the situation and determination of the appropriate level of

response (Section 3.3). • Activation of the Incident Management Team (Section 3.4). • Establishment of an Incident Control Centre (Section 3.5).

3.2 REPORTING PROCEDURES

Reporting procedures are summarised in Figure 3.1.

3.2.1 Receiving External Reports

Reports of oil spills or sightings of oil on the sea may come from a variety of sources. Personnel receiving an external report of a spill must:

• Obtain as many details of the incident as possible from the caller. Use Procedure A (Appendix A) or a POLREP (Form REP 01, Appendix D) as a guide.

• Immediately pass the report details to the NT Marine Pollution Coordinator (NT MPC, see contact details in Appendix G).

3.2.2 NT Marine Pollution Coordinator

Upon receipt of a pollution report, advise:

• AMSA, Environment Protection Group via POLREP (all incidents) and by telephone (if assistance may be required).

• Executive Director, Transport (NT SC). • Director, Transport Safety (Deputy NT SC). • Harbourmaster of the Port nearest to the scene (telephone and POLREP). • Statutory Agency and Combat Agency, if not DLP Marine (ref. Table 1.1) by

telephone and POLREP.

3.2.3 Executive Director, Transport

For Tier 3 or large Tier 2 responses:

• Notify AMSA, Environment Protection Group (or delegate the NT MPC) and advise:

Location and contact details of NT SC and NT MPC. Location of Incident Control Centre. Name and Contact details of the IC. Requirements for assistance (specify location and type of assistance required).



• Notify NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services. • For any significant incident, notify the Minister’s Office and provide details of

the incident together with a “News Flash” report.

Note AMSA should be notified (via POLREP) of any spill of oil or chemicals to the sea regardless of the potential Tier of the response. This will ensure that personnel and equipment are on standby should the incident escalate.

Figure 3.1 Reporting Sequence

Public Report Spill Report from Offshore E & P

Spill Report from Vessel / Facility

NRETAS Pollution Hotline

NT DOR

AMSA

Port Harbourmaster

NT Police, Fire & Emergency services

Director, Transport Safety

Executive Director. Transport

Nominated NT MPC

C’Wealth waters*

Incidents involving spills of hazardous substances or other emergencies.

All spills. Initial call should be followed by a Pollution Report (POLREP)

Spill reports should be forwarded as soon as possible, even for Tier 1 responses, so that AMSA and NT agencies can respond quickly in the event of incident escalation.

Department of Lands and Planning

Port waters*

C’Wealth waters*

NT waters*

NT waters*

AMSA EPG

waters*

Tier 2/3

NT DOR

AMSA EPG



3.2.4 Hazardous Substances

If the spilt substance is possibly hazardous, the NT MPC will contact the NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services.

3.3 INITIAL ASSESSMENT: DETERMINING THE RESPONSE TIER

There are no rules for the determination of the response Tier. The fundamental consideration is whether the Responsible Party (i.e. the spiller) or, if the Spiller is unknown, the nominated Combat Agency can manage the response unaided (Tier 1), or whether additional support and resources are needed (Tier 2 or Tier3).

3.3.1 Responsibility

The nominated Incident Controller will determine, in consultation with DLP Marine (Director, Transport Safety or NT MPC) whether the spill can be managed using local resources. This assessment must be confirmed by the NT SC.

For incidents requiring higher tiered response, the NT SC will determine whether the spill requires a Tier 2 or Tier 3 response.

3.3.2 Procedure

This procedure is illustrated in Figure 3.2.

Figure 3.2 Procedure for Confirming the Response Tier

Note: The Executive Director Transport, as NT SC will determine whether a response is designated as Tier 2 or Tier 3.

Guidelines for determining the response Tier are provided in Figure 3.3.

Yes (Tier 2) No

(Tier 3) No

(Tier 1) No

No Harbourmaster Port Authority

Assessment Tier 1 Confirmed? Assessment

Confirmed? Assessment Confirmed?

Executive Director, Transport (or NT SC)

Director, Transport Safety (or NT MPC)

Responsible Party

RP Assessment

Tier 1 Response Tier 2 Response Tier 3 Response

Department of Lands and Planning

Yes



Figure 3.3 Guidelines for Determining the Level (Tier) of Response

Oil Type?

Non Persistent Oils (1) Persistent Oils (1)

Could Shorelines (2) Be Impacted? (3)

No Yes

Yes

Tier 1 Monitor Only

Contact NT FRS (4)

HAZMAT Response?

HAZMAT Response

Monitor & Reassess

Volumes Spilled? No

010 tonnes

101,000 tonnes

>1,000 tonnes

Tier 1

Tier 3

Tier 2

Can Combat Agency Cope?

Can Combat Agency Cope?

Yes

Yes

No

No

Notes: (1) Refer to NT MOP Manual Module M.

Non persistent oils are volatile. (2) Or other sensitive resource. (3) Based on trajectory analysis and prediction. (4) NT Fire and Rescue Services = Statutory Agency

for hazardous spills.

No Yes

Could Shorelines (2) Be Impacted? (3)



3.4 ACTIVATION OF THE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM


The nominated DLP Marine Incident Controller (IC) for Tier 1 responses is the nominated NT MPC. Otherwise, the NT SC will appoint the IC.

The NT MPC is responsible for calling out NT or National Plan resources. The NT SC (or Deputy NT SC) must authorise this callout.

The NT MPC is responsible for ensuring that relevant charts, maps and support materials are sent to the nominated Incident Control Centre (ICC).

3.4.2 Scale of Callout

The IC will mobilize sufficient equipment and personnel resources required to manage the response (ref. Section 3.3 and Appendix B).

3.4.3 Muster Point

DLP personnel nominated to the IMT or coordination roles should initially muster at a DLP Conference Room unless directed elsewhere by the NT MPC.

Personnel may be directed to proceed directly to the nominated Incident Control Centre or to the Police Fire and Emergency Services Emergency Centre at Berrimah.

3.5 ESTABLISHING THE INCIDENT CONTROL CENTRE

3.5.1 Location

For small scale or short duration responses, the IC will control the response from the ICC at the Port closest to the spill site.

For upper Tier 2 or Tier 3 responses, or any spill response that requires a longer term response, the IC may establish the ICC in the Police Fire and Emergency Services Emergency Centre at Berrimah.

3.5.2 First Person On Site

The first person to arrive at the ICC will commence preparing the room (see Appendix A, Procedure B).

Other rooms may need to be set up for use in support of the ICC.


INCIDENT CONTROL SECTION

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4.1 THE ROLE OF THE INCIDENT CONTROLLER

The IC is responsible for the overall management of the incident response and control of the Incident Management Team (IMT). The functions of the IC are set out in Checklist IMT1 (Appendix A).

4.2 ESTABLISHING THE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM


The IC is responsible for activating the initial IMT (ref. Section 3) and for allocating functions to each IMT member.

After the initial assessment of the incident (Section 3.3), each Section Officer or Coordinator must identify their own staffing needs.

Once approved by the IC, each Officer/Coordinator must appoint staff or request allocation of staff through the Logistics Officer.

Staffing requirements should be reassessed by Officers/Coordinators after each planning cycle (ref. Section 5).

Note: It is important that sufficient staff, including support staff, are allocated to the IMT.

4.2.2 Registration and Induction

All appointed staff must be registered with the Finance and Administration Section. All staff must be given Health and Safety induction (ref. Section 6.5).

4.3 DEPLOYMENT

Additional facilities may need to be established in the field. These may be required for on site management (Advanced Operations Centres), the deployment of equipment or personnel (Staging Areas) or for the provision of services (e.g. Decontamination Centres, canteens etc.).

Note: It is essential that effective communications between the ICC and AOC/ Staging Areas be established and maintained (ref. Section 10.2.5).

4.3.1 Advanced Operations Centres

The need for Advanced Operations Centres (AOCs) must be identified as soon as possible, i.e. if:

• Field deployment from the ICC is logistically difficult. • Space or facilities are limited at the ICC. • The ICC cannot provide needed security or facilities.



4.3.2 Staging Areas

Staging Areas may be established for:

• Equipment, fuel, supply, and waste depots. • Field crew muster or deployment points. • Field induction centres. • Wildlife assessment and pretreatment.

Note: The person nominated to manage an AOC or Staging Area should be appropriate for the function of the facility.

Note: It is essential that effective communications between the ICC and AOC/ Staging Areas be established and maintained (ref. Section 10).

4.4 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Documentation and transmission of information relies on the use of:

• Effective briefings. • Issue of bulletins and press releases. These are prepared by the Media

Liaison Officer (Section 4.5). • Forms. • Status Boards. • Wall Maps.

The use of Forms, Status boards and Wall maps is outlined in Section 11.

4.4.1 Briefings

Briefings should precede planning meetings and work periods.

Procedure D in Appendix A provides guidelines for briefings.

4.4.2 Ongoing Reporting

Regular Situation Reports or “SITREPs” (Form REP 02) should be compiled and issued. The frequency of these will depend on incident needs but should be issued after each Planning Meeting.

Wall maps, like Status Boards, can display much information.

A laminated map of the response area should be displayed in the ICC during all spill responses.

The information on these must also be recorded before being updated. This can be done using Polaroid or digital cameras to capture the data or by copying information onto smaller photocopied maps.



4.5 MEDIA LIAISON

4.5.1 Tier 1 Responsibility

For a Tier 1 response all media management is the responsibility of the Incident Controller (IC), who must authorise all media releases.

4.5.2 Tier 2/3 Responsibility

For Tier 2 or Tier 3 responses, the NT SC, will assume this responsibility, and must authorise all media releases relating to the incident response. In these cases the NT SC will appoint a Media Liaison Officer (MLO).

4.5.3 Media Liaison Officer

The IC or NT SC may appoint a Media Liaison Officer (MLO) to advise the IC and undertake the media liaison function.

MLO functions are provided in IMT Checklist IMT4 in Appendix A.

The NT Media SubPlan is provided in Module H of the NT MOP Manual.

4.6 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT

4.6.1 NT Environmental and Scientific Coordinator

The Environmental and Scientific Coordinator (ESC) provides environmental and scientific advice to the IC or NT SC and will:

• Liaise with NRETAS officers regarding environmental risks, sensitivities and natural resources (see Section 5 also).

• Coordinate output from the Oil Spill Response Atlas (OSRA). • Assist the Waste Management Coordinator in identifying temporary waste

storage sites and on site waste management. • Obtain scientific support and data from AMSA and other support agencies

(ref. Appendix B).

A Checklist of ESC functions is provided in the Appendix A, Checklist IMT2.

4.7 COMMUNITY LIAISON

4.7.1 Community Liaison Officer

A Community Liaison Officer (CLO) should be appointed if a spill has the potential to impact indigenous title areas or resources, or if these areas need to be accessed for marine deployment or wildlife response.



The CLO will contact the relevant Land Council or indigenous/native title holder if:

• A spill has the potential to impact indigenous lands, waters or resources. • Indigenous title lands need to be accessed for marine deployment,

shoreline cleanup or wildlife response.

CLO functions are provided in IMT Checklist IMT3 in Appendix A.


PLANNING SECTION

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5.1 PLANNING PROCESS

Planning of the response is the responsibility of the Incident Controller (IC) but involves all key IMT personnel and advisers.

5.1.1 Planning Officer

In largetiered responses (upper Tier 2 and Tier 3) a Planning Officer may be appointed to assist the IC. The Planning Officer’s role is to:

• Monitor the response. • Advise the IC as to when the Incident Action Plan (IAP) requires revision. • Coordinate and provide information inputs to the planning process. • Assist the IC in developing the IAP.

The Planning Officers role is detailed in Checklist IMT5 in Appendix A.

5.1.2 Information Inputs to the Planning Process

The key to effective planning is the acquisition and the application of information (see Figure 5.1).

Figure 5.1 Inputs to the Planning Process

•Weather. •Tides, currents . •Topography & shoreline character (from OSRA). •Environmental sensitivity data (OSRA, other sources). •Spill trajectory modelling. •Oil data (character, behaviour). •Community issues.

Planning Operations

Logistics •Logistical implications of Strategies/ Tactics. •Communications SubPlan. •Available and future resources. •Personnel/ services contracted or needed. •Transport available/ needed.

Finance & Administration

Incident Controller

Planning Meeting

.

•Cost implications of Strategies/ and Tactics. •Potential damages claims. •Current financial status. •Information on any legal issues.

Incident Action Plan

•Practical input into Strategies and Tactics suggested.

•Operations SubPlans. •Type and quantity of equipment and personnel needed. •Details of any restrictions or constraints.

•H&S SubPlan.



5.1.3 The Incident Planning Cycle

The planning process is ongoing and involves a number of procedures:

• Initial Planning (Briefing) Meeting. • Development of the Incident Action Plan. • Execution of the Plan. • Feedback to Planning Section (collection and analysis of information). • Ongoing Planning Meetings to revise and update the IAP.

5.1.4 Incident Action Plan

An Incident Action Plan (IAP) should outline the following:

Response Policy or Aim

This is a broad statement of the overriding aim of the response, i.e. what the response is aiming to achieve. It should also set priorities. Policy may be set by the IC or by higher management.

Objectives These are “goal statements” and indicate desired individual outcomes of the response (e.g. protection of the shoreline between points A and B).

Strategies These describe how the IMT plans to reach the stated objectives (e.g. deployment of booms to protect points A and B).

Methods (Tactics)

These state how the strategies will be undertaken and may be written as a series of tasks detailing the deployment of personnel and equipment. The development of Tactics is undertaken by the relevant Section Officer and Unit Coordinators.

5.1.5 Initial Planning Meeting

At the Initial Planning Meeting the Incident Controller will brief key IMT Officers (see Figure 2.1 and Figure 2.2) of the situation, if this has not already been done (see Section 5.2).

Often, the initial information available is incomplete and some of the initial Incident Action Plan objectives may be focussed on obtaining data. Strategies employed may be:

• Aerial surveillance (see Section 7). • Trajectory modelling (Appendix B) • Oil fates modelling (Appendix B).

5.1.6 Ongoing Revision of the Incident Action Plan

The response should be monitored and the IAP revised when objectives are met or when changed circumstances require objectives, strategies or methods to be revised.



The frequency of revisions to the Incident Action Plan will be determined by the IC and will vary according to the nature of the incident and the scale of the response.

5.2 PLANNING PROCEDURES

The checklist for the procedure for developing an Incident Action plan is provided in Procedure C in Appendix A.

5.2.1 Briefing

Planning Meetings should be preceded by a briefing, during which the IC, or other person(s) should detail:

• Current situation; Spill location and size. Combat and Support Agencies. Response Tier and resources mobilised. Current shorelines and resources impacted.

• Predicted situation; Trajectory. Resources at risk/ potential effects.

5.2.2 Planning Meeting Phase I

During the first phase of a planning meeting the IC will, in consultation with key IMT personnel:

• State Aim (or Policy) of the response (initial Planning Meeting only). • Develop and rank response Objectives, based on protection priorities. • Develop Strategies for each Objective. • Identify and obtain permits required for strategies (e.g. dispersant use).

5.2.3 Planning Meeting Phase II

Once Strategies have been determined, Tactics (Methods) must be developed:

• The IC will nominate an IMT member to: Document Aim, Objectives and Strategies i.e. prepare Draft Incident Action Plan (Form IAP 01). Distribute Draft Incident Action Plan to Key IMT/Section Officers. (Note; in a Tier 2/3 response this would be the Planning Officer).

• The Logistics Officer (or nominated Communications Coordinator) will develop a Communications SubPlan.

• The Media Liaison Officer will revise (or prepare) the Media SubPlan. • The H&S Coordinator will prepare an H&S SubPlan. • If wildlife is oiled, the nominated Wildlife Coordinator will develop a Wildlife

SubPlan.



5.2.4 Planning Meeting Phase III

Once Tactics and SubPlans have been developed they are compiled to form the Incident Action Plan.

Resource and logistical needs are then finalised and the IAP is implemented. Issues that should be considered in this final phase include:

• The need for Advanced Operations Centre(s). • The need for, and location of, Staging areas. • Compilation of a list of resource needs, i.e. communications, equipment

and personnel.

5.2.5 Risk Assessment

The Planning Officer will ensure that spill trajectory analysis, aerial surveillance information and environmental resource and sensitivity information is collated and an environmental risk assessment prepared and presented to the Incident Controller.

This should be revised prior to each Planning Meeting.

During the Planning Meeting it will be used to determine response strategies and priorities.

The NT ESC will generally coordinate this assessment on behalf of the Planning officer.

5.2.6 Other Actions

Following each Planning Meeting a designated IMT member will:

• Prepare Resource Requisition Forms. • Prepare a SITREP (Form REP 02) for distribution (Appendix D).

These and other forms are provided in the NT MOP Manual (Module C).


OPERATIONS SECTION

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6.1 THE OPERATIONS FUNCTION

The Operations function encompasses all “field” operations in the response (ref. Section 2, Figure 2.3 and Table 2.2).

In most responses an Operations Officer will be appointed (see Figure 2.1).

In larger responses an Operations Section would be formed. A large Tier 2 or Tier 3 structure of this Section is shown in Figure 2.2 and encompasses:

• Marine response (Section 7). • Shoreline response (Section 8). • Aerial response (Section 6.4). • Health and Safety (Section 6.5). • Wildlife (Section 6.6). • Waste Management (Section 9).

As indicated above, marine response, shoreline response and waste management are dealt with in the following Sections.

In a small response, aerial response and health and safety are likely to be coordinated by the Operations Officer and are covered in Section 6.4 and 6.5.

Wildlife response is coordinated by NRETAS..

6.2 OPERATIONS OFFICER

The role of the Operations Officer is outlined in Checklist IMT6 (Appendix A).

Additional procedures which need to be implemented by the Operations Officer include:

• Documentation/Information management (Appendix D and NT MOP Module C).

• Determination of operational priorities: Development of primary and backup strategies for IAP objectives (see Section 6.3 and Figure 6.1). Allocation of resources to the various Units.

• Implementation of induction procedures and onsite training (see Section 6.5.2).

• Ensuring effective field site control (Procedure D in Appendix A). • Provision of adequate levels of supervision. • Participation in the planning process (see Section 5). • Monitoring safety, i.e:

Ensuring that adequate communications are provided. Ensuring that personnel are adequately trained and inducted.



Figure 6.1 Generic Guidelines for Determining Response Strategies

Incident Assessment

Monitor

Is Containment and Recovery possible?

Contain and Recover

Is operation successful?

Continue

Can oil be dispersed?

Can shorelines or resources be protected?

Can shorelines be cleaned?

Permission given to use dispersants ?

Apply Dispersants

Is operation successful?

Continue Shoreline Cleanup

Is protection successful?

Is cleanup successful?

Continue

Continue

Cleanup Achieved

Protect Shoreline

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

SPILL

Oil will not impact shoreline or important

resource

Oil will impact shoreline or

important resource



6.3 PRIORITIES

The main response strategies are indicated in Figure 6.1 and are, in order of preference:

• Natural dissipation of the slick at sea. • Marine response:

Containment and recovery. Use of dispersants.

• Shoreline protection. • Shoreline Cleanup. • Natural weathering of oil and recovery of impacted shorelines.

6.4 AERIAL RESPONSE

In a Tier 1 response, the Operations officer will be responsible for coordinating aerial surveillance operations under the direction of the IC.

For largerscale responses the Incident Controller may appoint an Aviation Coordinator to coordinate aerial response activities.

6.4.1 Aerial Response Strategies

Aerial response methods encompass:

• Aerial surveillance (all Tiers). • Aerial “spotting” for marine response operations (Tier 2 and Tier 3 only). • Aerial spraying of dispersants (Tier 2 and Tier 3 only).

6.4.2 Constraints

The main constraints for these are listed in Table 6.1.

Table 6.1 Operational Constraints for Aerial Response Strategies

Constraint Response Option

Sea State (1)

Current (Knots)

Wind (Knots)

Oil Viscosity Other

Aerial Surveillance

(1) Visibility

Use of Aerial Dispersants

5 27.0 <2000cSt (2) Range

(1) Dependent on aircraft type. (2) Oils with hypothetical viscosities higher than this may be amenable to dispersants at higher

application rates, sea temperatures or elevated mixing energies. A test application may be run to determine amenability.



6.4.3 Aerial Surveillance

For all surveillance tasks:

• Aircraft should have good downward visibility (e.g. fixed wing aircraft with an overfuselage wing, or helicopters).

• Pilots or observers should be provided with information on the likely location of the slick (e.g. OSTM output).

• If acting in support of marine response, aircraft should be equipped with radios that allow direct communications with vessels (or spray aircraft).

If searching for an oil slick, aircraft should undertake a “ladder search” of the area in which the slick is considered to be located (Figure 6.2)

Once located, the oil slick should be described according to:

• Length (m or km) • Width (m or km). • Percentage coverage of Figure 6.2 Ladder Search Pattern

the sea surface (within the slick area).

• Colour (estimate of thickness).

Table 6.2 provides guidelines for estimating the thickness black oils from colour (Lubricating oils and heavy fuel oils).

Note: Table 6.2 should not be used for spills of diesel, avgas, motor spirit or other “white oils”.

Figure 6.3 Parameters for Describing Oil at Sea

6.4.4 Aerial Spraying of Dispersants

Aerial spraying equipment is available for largerscale responses. Available resources include:

• Fixed Wing Aircraft from the National Plan contractors (ref. Appendix B, “Dispersant: Aerial spraying”).

• Helicopter spray bucket, available via the NT MPC or NT SC (Appendix B).

Wind

Aircraft Flight Path

Width Length

% Cover is about 60%

Slick “Envelope”



Table 6.2 Guidelines for the Description of Oil Colour and Thickness

Description Thickness (mm)

Volume (m 3 /sq km)

Barely visible sheen under optimum conditions 0.00005 0.05 Silvery sheen on calm water 0.0001 0.1 Bright bands of rainbow colour 0.0003 0.3 Dull colours seen on calm water 0.001 1.0 Yellowish brown slick barely discernible from aircraft 0.01 10 Light brown or black slick easily seen from aircraft 0.1 100 Thick dark brown or black slick as seen from aircraft 1.0 1,000 Near the source of a large spill 10 10,000

6.5 HEALTH AND SAFETY


The Incident Controller is responsible for ensuring that response activities are carried out safely.

The IC may appoint an H&S Coordinator to manage Health and Safety.

The H&S Coordinator will generally report to the Operations Officer.

An outline of an H&S SubPlan, including inductions, is provided in the NT MOP Manual, Module I.

In the event of a large spill the IC may appoint an Incident Safety Officer to oversee the implementation of the H&S SubPlan.

6.5.2 Health and Safety Inductions

All IMT personnel and site visitors must be inducted in onsite safety procedures. This should be done by the H&S Coordinator.

An outline of an H&S SubPlan, including induction procedures, is provided in the NT MOP Manual, Module I.

6.5.3 Material Safety Data Sheets

All personnel handling chemical products should be issued with the relevant Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). The H&S Coordinator, or other delegated person must ensure that this is done and that personnel understand the correct materials handling procedures and personnel protective equipment needed.

MSDS for chemical dispersants can be found in Module J of the NT MOP Manual.



6.6 WILDLIFE RESPONSE


Managing the cleanup, care and rehabilitation of oiled wildlife is the responsibility of NRETAS.

The IC, or nominated officer, should contact the Oiled Wildlife Coordinator (OWC) in the event that oiled wildlife is observed or considered likely.

6.6.2 Wildlife Response Unit

Wildlife response requires a high level of training.

A Wildlife Unit may be established to undertake this function.

Note: Wildlife response requires a high level of training and must be directed and supervised by NRETAS officers.


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7.1 RESPONSIBILITY

In a Tier 1 response, marine response strategies will be coordinated by the nominated Operations Officer.

In a Tier 2/3 response a Marine Coordinator is appointed to implement the marine response strategies and methods as directed by the Operations Officer (OO) and/or Incident Controller (IC).

7.2 RESPONSE METHODS

A number of marine response methods are available:

• Containment and recovery (Section 7.6). • Application of dispersants from vessels (Section 7.7). • Physical breakup of the slick (Section 7.8). • Monitoring only, i.e. relying on natural weathering processes (Section 7.9). • Shoreline protection (Section 7.10).

The effectiveness of these marine response methods can be limited by oil type and weathering (Table 7.1), weather and sea state, or logistics (Tables 7.3 to Table 7.6).

Note: The Tables provide in this Section are guidelines only. Each spill should be assessed and the effectiveness of methods and equipment should be monitored throughout the response.

7.3 IMMEDIATE RESPONSE

A rapid response can restrict the spread of oil and facilitate recovery of oil and protection of the environment.

Immediate response actions should be initiated by the Responsible Party and reported to the NT MPC via a POLREP.

7.4 PRIORITIES

General response priorities for the various oils are provided in Table 7.2.

All incidents should be assessed, and response priorities reassigned, during the response planning process (ref. Section 6).



Table 7.1 Marine Response Matrix Showing Predicted Influence of Weathering on Suitability of Methods

OPTION INSHORE NEARSHORE OPEN SEA OIL GROUP (1) I II III IV I II III IV I II III IV

DAY ONE Containment & Recovery R R R R R R C C C (a) Weir Skimmers F R R R R R R C C C (b) Oleophilic Skimmers R R R R R R C C C (c) Vacuum Skimmers R R R R R R (d) Sorbent Recovery F R R R R R R Dispersant Application C C C C C C C C C Physical Breakup R F R F R F Natural Processes R R R R F R R F DAYS TWO AND THREE Containment &Recovery C R R R F R R R C C C (a) Weir Skimmers F R R R R R R C C C (b) Oleophilic Skimmers R R R R R R C C C (c) Vacuum Skimmers F R R R R R R (d) Sorbent Recovery F R R R R R F Dispersant Application C C C C C Physical Breakup R F R F F F Natural Processes R R R R F R R F DAY FOUR Containment & Recovery C R R R F R R R F C C C (a) Weir Skimmers F R R R R R R C C C (b) Oleophilic Skimmers R R R R R R C C C (c) Vacuum Skimmers F R R R R R R (d) Sorbent Recovery F R R R R F F Dispersant Application Physical Breakup Natural processes R R R R F R R F

Key and footnote: R Recommended preferred option F Feasible, but not preferred option C Conditional. Possibly useful but may have adverse effects or logistic problems.

Not recommended either not feasible or has significant adverse effects

(1) Group I (Density, <0.8). Nonpersistent oils. Low viscosity and rapidly spreading, with a high evaporation rate. Do not form emulsions. May pose a fire and explosion hazard. Examples: Condensates, motor spirit, aviation gasoline (avgas).

Group II (Density, 0.8 0.85). Generally rapidly spreading and a moderate to high evaporation rate. Lowmoderate tendency to form emulsions. Generally low, but variable, viscosity. Examples: Most diesels, light crudes, some kerosenes.

Group III (Density, 0.85 0.95). Moderate spreading rate and evaporation rate. Tend to form emulsions. Viscosity is variable but may be high. Examples: Medium crude oils, heating oils, most lubricating oils.

Group IV (Density, 0.95 1.0). Highly viscous, slow spreading oils with low evaporation. High tendency to form emulsions. Example Heavy fuel oils, heavy crudes.



Table 7.2 Response Priorities for Various Oil Types

Product Spilt (1)

Priority Method Rationale

1 Monitoring/natural weathering. Oils dissipate rapidly. 2 Protection of sensitive

shorelines/resources at risk. Oils can cause environmental damage.

Dispersants. Potential adverse environmental effects. Containment and recovery. Not safe.

Group I and Group II

Very Light Light Oils Do Not

Use Physical break up of slick. Not safe.

1 Containment and recovery. Has little potential to cause harm. 2 Dispersants. Rapid response and higher encounter

rate than other methods. Can prevent emulsification.

3 Monitoring/ natural weathering. Suitable for small or remote spills. 4 Protection of sensitive


5 Physical break up of slick: Diesel

For small spills close to shore only. Monitor closely (see below).

Group III Medium Oils

Do Not Use

Physical break up of slick: Other oils

Oils tend to emulsify if mixing energy is applied

1 Containment and recovery. See above. 2 Shoreline protection. See above. 3 Dispersants. May be applicable. Monitor closely. 4 Protection of sensitive


5 Monitoring/ natural weathering. Small isolated spills only.

Group IV Heavy Oil

Do Not Use

Physical break up of slick. Heavy oils may emulsify with high energy agitation.

(1) See Footnote (1) in Table 7.1.

7.5 HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES

7.5.1 Volatile Oils

Spills of volatile (Group I) oils, such as motor spirit (petrol), must be handled with care.

Personnel should not attempt to contain or recover such oils unless the site has been declared safe by the Supervisor in charge, or by the Marine Superintendent.

Generally, the strategy to be adopted is to protect sensitive shorelines and other resources well in advance of the advancing oil, and to allow the oil to evaporate at sea.

Before deploying personnel or equipment close to these spills, the atmosphere should be tested by qualified person using a “combustible gas oxygen analyser”. These available from the nearest Port operator or from NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services.



Table 7.3 Beaufort Scale

Wind Speed (1) Description Wave Height (2) Beaufort Scale Mean Range Wind Sea Mean Max. 0 0 <1 Calm Flat. 1 2 13 Light air Ripples. 0.1 0.1 2 5 46 Light breeze Small wavelets. No breakers. 0.2 0.3 3 9 710 Gentle breeze Large wavelets. Some

breaking crests & scattered white horses.

0.6 1.0

4 13 1116 Moderate breeze

Small waves. Fairly frequent white horses.

1.0 1.5

5 19 1721 Fresh breeze Moderate waves. Many white horses. Occasional spray.

2.0 2.5

6 24 2227 Strong breeze Large waves. Extensive white foam crests. Some spray.

3.0 4.0

7 30 2833 Near gale Sea rises. White foam from breaking waves in streaks.

4.0 5.5

8 37 3440 Gale Moderate, long waves. White foam blown in long streaks.

5.5 7.5

9 44 4147 Strong gale High waves. Dense streaks of foam. Wave crests begin to topple.

7.0 10.0

10 52 4855 Storm Very high waves. Long hanging crests. Foam in large patches. Sea surface largely white.

9.0 12.5

11 60 5663 Violent storm Extreme waves (small medium ships lost to view). Foam covered sea surface. Reduced visibility.

12 >64 Hurricane Air filled with foam and spray. Driving spray. Very reduced visibility.

>14

(1) In knots (~0.5m/second or 1.8 km/hr). (2) In metres.

7.6 CONTAINMENT AND RECOVERY

7.6.1 Component Methods

In assigning equipment it is essential that a balance is achieved between:

• Targeting of the oil (aerial support). • Containment (boom deployment). • Recovery (skimmers). • Temporary waste storage (dracones, barges etc.). • Waste transport and onshore waste receiving capacity.

Procedures for deciding on the most suitable method are illustrated in Figure 7.1



Figure 7.1 Marine Containment and Recovery Strategy Guide

Information from Planning & Surveillance

Is Containment Possible ?

Is Recovery Possible ?

Are Vessels and Equipment Available ?

Mobilise Resources

External Resources: Industry via AMOSPlan State via Logistics National Plan and interstate via AMSA

Deploy Marine Waste Storage/ Transport Units

Deploy Vessels Booms & Skimmers

Deploy Aerial Support

Arrange Onshore Waste

Storage Arrange Onshore

Support

Are Strategies Effective ? Continue Consider Other

Strategies

Ideal Conditions: Wind < 1422 knots Sea State < 34 Currents < 1 knot

Ideal Conditions*: Wind < 722 knots Sea State < 14 Currents < 1 knot

*Highly dependent on skimmer type.

No

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Apply Tactics

Yes



7.6.2 Constraints

Indicative operational constraints are shown in Table 7.4.

Table 7.4 Operational Constraints for Containment and Recovery

Constraint Response Option Sea

State (1) Current (Knots) (2)

Wind (Knots)

Viscosity of Oil (3)

Other

Containment 34 1.0 1622 Boom Deflection 34 2.0 1622

Vessel Availability.

Weir 1 1.0 7 <1000 Disc 23 1.0 1116 <1000 Mop/Belt 34 1.0 1622 >1000

Recovery (Skimmers)

Vacuum 1 1.0 7

Availability of storage for oil

Temporary Storage (4)

See Appendix B

Capacity & transport time

(1) Refer to Table 7.3. (2) 1 Knot = 0.5m/second or 1.8 km per hour approximately. (3) cSt = centistokes.

Caution: Fresh, volatile oils should not be contained due to their low flash point. No attempt should be made to recover these oils until the safety of the area has been established.

7.6.3 Temporary Waste Storage

Marine storage containers are listed in Appendix B. It is important that the time taken to fill, transport, empty and redeploy these is calculated throughout the response.

7.7 USE OF DISPERSANTS FROM VESSELS

7.7.1 Approval for use

Dispersants may only be applied after approval has been given by the Incident Controller. Permission will be based on the Guidelines for the Use of Dispersants (Figure 7.2 and Module L of the NT MOP Manual).

Note: Dispersants may be used immediately to reduce a fire/explosion risk posed by spilt oil.

7.7.2 Requirements

• Vessels equipped with appropriate spray booms. • Spotter aircraft, to direct the vessel towards the most concentrated oil and to

report on effectiveness. • Effective communications between vessels and spotter aircraft.



Figure 7.2 Guidelines for the Use of Dispersants (Note: The use of dispersants should be reassessed regularly)

4. Is the oil dispersible ?

3. Do weather/sea/tide conditions allow the use of dispersants?

Yes

2. Is oil heading towards a sensitive area?

8. Has effective dispersion been achieved ?

Job done

No

Monitor & Review

Consider alternative marine response methods:

Containment & Recovery Monitor/ Natural dispersion Inshore Shoreline Protection

5. Is the effect of the dispersed oil likely to be less than the effect of untreated oil?

Yes

6. Have necessary approvals been given ?

Apply dispersant

7. Is dispersant effective ?

1. Have alternatives been considered ?

Yes

Yes

Yes

Consider shoreline response methods:

Shoreline Protection Shoreline Cleanup Monitor/Natural Recovery

No

No

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No



7.7.3 Constraints

Vessels spraying dispersants are generally restricted to:

• Sea states of less than 4 (Table 7.1). • Winds of less than 22 knots (Table 7.1). • Non viscous oils (<2,000 cSt.). • Persistent (non Group I) oils.

Table 7.5 Available Dispersants and Methods of Application at Sea

Type Product Application Type I

Hydrocarbon based BPAB Undiluted from vessels only

At a dose of 1(disp.) : 5(oil). WarrenSprings system

Type III Concentrates

Ardrox 6120 Corexit 9527 Corexit 9550 Corexit 9500 Dasic Slickgone NS Slickgone LTSW Shell VDC Shell VDC Plus Tergo R40

Undiluted from aircraft or vessels at 1:30. May be diluted or educted for use from vessels or from fire monitors. If used diluted dose rate is increased.

Used neat from Vikospray or similar. Can be diluted for use in Warren Springs system.

7.7.4 Health and Safety Issues

Due consideration should be given to safety at all times when handling dispersants. Personnel must be familiar with instructions on the safe use of dispersants and be given the relevant Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS, see NT MOP Manual Module J).

Caution: Vessel Masters must ensure that crews are not exposed to dispersants sprayed from the vessel or from aircraft.

Caution: Dispersants should not be used to wash skin or clothing.

7.8 PHYSICAL BREAKUP OF SLICKS

Thin films of oil can be physically dispersed by agitating the sea surface using vessels' propeller wash.

7.8.1 Constraints

The use of this method is constrained by:

• The size of the slick. It is not feasible to treat large spills. • Oil volatility (flash point). Light, volatile (Group I) oils may pose a fire or

explosion hazard. These oils will dissipate quickly and should not need to be treated in this way.

• The potential for some oils to emulsify. Heavy fuel oils and lubricating oils may emulsify if subject to propwash.

This method is seldom required or applicable.



7.9 OTHER METHODS

7.9.1 In Situ Burning

In situ burning is the process of controlled burning of contained oil at sea. This method has not been generally accepted as a method in Australia. Burning may be considered when oil can be contained but recovery, transport or disposal is not possible.

Constraints to this method are:

• Oil needs to be contained (e.g. by booms). • The oil slick must be thick (i.e. at least 23mm thick). • Oil should be unweathered. Weathered, emulsified or heavy oils need to

be ignited at higher temperatures and will need accelerants. • Fireproof booms are not currently held in Australia. • Burnt residues must be recovered and disposed of. These are difficult to

handle and may pose a health risk to personnel. • Smoke produced is undesirable in populated areas.

7.10 SHORELINE PROTECTION

Inshore or onshore protection methods should be initiated if:

• Persistent oil is moving towards the shore, and • Marine strategies cannot prevent this. • The shoreline, or associated fauna, flora or heritage resources, will be

harmed by the oil. • Cleanup is not possible, or • Cleanup will not prevent or reduce damage to an acceptable level.

Methods include:

• Diversion booming to either deflect oil from a protected shoreline or to collect oil onto a low sensitivity shore.

• Exclusion booming to prevent oil entering areas. • Shoreline barriers such as:

Sand bag, sand or earth dams. Sand or earth barriers along the shore.

• Use of sorbents to protect beach surface or associated fauna.

Other methods such as chemical treatment or preapplication of dispersants are not recommended.

General guidelines for shoreline protection methods are provided in Table 7.6.



Table 7.6 Guidelines for Shoreline Protection (1)

Shoreline/Resource Energy (2) Method Constraint/Comment Cliffs Medium

High Boulder beaches/reefs

Medium High

Cobble beaches Medium High

Pebble beaches Medium High High

No inshore protection methods likely to be effective.

High energies make protective methods unlikely to succeed. Wave action will overcome any barriers/ booms.

Medium Deflection booming If oil movement is along the shoreline. Oil can be deflected from sensitive parts of the beach

Exclusion booming Either inshore (light boom or sorbent boom) or onshore (e.g. beach/shore guardian boom).

Sand barriers Push sand down beach to form a barrier to incoming oil (very low energy beaches only)

Sand beaches

Low

Loose Sorbents May be used to stabilise oil coming ashore (or on shore) and prevent oiling of wildlife.

Deflection booming Deflect oil from flats. Often limited application due to expanse of area.

Mud or sandflats (inc. intertidal seagrass flats)

Low

Exclusion booming of small areas

Using either beach/shore guardian boom or sorbent boom or snares.

Medium Deflection boom Deflect oil to shore. Deploy barrier boom within creek at point where flow<0.75knots.

Inlets and tidal creeks Low

Earth barrier/dam or sandbag dams

Push earth over inlet mouth. Cover in plastic and hold in place with sandbags to avoid dam being washed away

Deflection booming If oil movement is along mangrove fringe.

Mangroves Low

Exclusion booming Light/sorbent boom or snare booms across inlets or in front of small sheltered areas.

Exclusion booming Block inlets Saltmarsh Low Earth/sandbag dams

Across inlets only if booms are not available. Be careful of potential damage to saltmarsh.

(1) Shoreline sensitivities and priorities should be assessed during the planning phase of the response.

(2) Energies may vary.


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8.1 SHORELINE RESPONSE ORGANISATION

The Shoreline Unit undertakes shoreline assessment and cleanup strategies and is under the direction of a nominated Shoreline Coordinator.

An indicative Shoreline Unit organisation is shown below (Figure 8.1).

Figure 8.1 Indicative Shoreline Unit Organisation

8.2 SHORELINE RESPONSE STRATEGIES

A number of shoreline response strategies are shown in Table 8.1, but shorelines should be assessed to see whether these are suitable. This will depend on:

• Rate and likelihood of natural cleaning. • Access for personnel and machinery. • Nature and distribution of the oil. • Shoreline character. • Availability of personnel and machinery. • Safety issues. • Environmental sensitivity to oil and cleanup methods.

The application of these methods in the NT is outlined in Sections 8.3 to 8.12.


Shoreline Assessment Supervisor

Shoreline Cleanup Supervisor s

Shoreline Assessment Assessment Team Leaders

Shoreline Cleanup Team Leaders

Administrative Support



Table 8.1 Application of Shoreline Cleanup Methods to Various Shoreline Types

Cleanup Method Key: A = Approval may be required R = Recommended/Preferred option C = Conditional. May be applicable

=Not recommended

Shoreline Type Substrate Form/ Exposure

Cliff (exposed) R C Cliff (sheltered) R C C C R R C, A C Platform (exposed) R C C C C C C, A C

Bedrock

Platform (sheltered/broken) R R C R R R C, A C Seawalls/ Jetties C C C C C C, A C Artificial Riprap (boulder sea wall) C C C C C C C, A Beach (exposed) R R C C C R C, A C Boulder Beach (sheltered) C R C C C R C, A C

Cobble Beach R R C C C R C C C, A C Pebble Beach R R R C C R C C C, A C Gravel/grit Beach R R R C C C C C, A C Course sand Beach C R R R R C C Fine sand Beach C R R R R C C

Intertidal Flats C C C C C C Mud/ Silt Mangroves/ Saltmarsh R C C C C C

Coral Reef R C C

Biorem

ediation

Sand Blasting/ Steam

Cleaning

Use of C

hemicals

High Pressure

Washing

Low Pressure

Washing/Flushing

Sediment R

eworking

Vacuum Recovery

Mechanical R

emoval

Use of Sorbents

Manual R

emoval of O

il and D

ebris

Natural R

ecovery



8.3 NATURAL RECOVERY

Oiled shorelines may be left to naturally recover if:

• They cannot be cleaned due to lack of access or other factors. • Cleaning will not result in any net environmental benefit. • Weathering or natural removal of the oil is expected to be rapid. • Recovery of natural resources is likely to be rapid.

Table 8.2 Use of Natural Recovery Method

Shoreline Type • Can be used on any shoreline subject to the following constraints.

Constraints • Not suitable for public beaches or shorelines used by sensitive fauna (e.g. birds).

• Consent of landowners is required. Application • Monitoring may be required for persistent

(nonGroup I) oils. • Safety warnings/signposts should be used.

Resource Requirements

• Personnel and transport for erection of signposts.

8.4 MANUAL REMOVAL OF OIL AND OILY DEBRIS

Removal of oil and oily debris using manual labour is an efficient but slow method, applicable to most shoreline types. This method also tends to result in better selection of oiled substrate and consequently less waste than mechanical methods.

Table 8.3 Use of Manual Cleanup Methods

Shoreline Type • Can be used on any shoreline subject to the following constraints.

Constraints • Bedrock and boulder shorelines should be assessed for safety before deploying cleanup teams.

• This is a slow method and not suitable for use if the extent of oiling is great.

Application • Close supervision of cleanup teams is essential. • Worksite control should be established

(Appendix A, Checklist NT IMTD) Resource Requirements

• Approx. 20 persons/km worked/day (2 teams). • 2 Shoreline Cleanup Team Leaders • 22 sets overalls, gloves, hats, boots. • Shovels/wheelbarrows/rakes etc as required. • Suitable waste storage and transport

(e.g. up to 500 plastic bags/km/day). • Transport as required. • Site support equipment.



8.5 USE OF SORBENTS TO COLLECT LIQUID OIL

Loose sorbents or sorbent mats can be used to facilitate the manual or mechanical removal of liquid oil from most shoreline types. They may also be applied to oiled areas to reduce slippery conditions, e.g. on jetties, seawalls or boat ramps.

Table 8.4 Use of Sorbents on Shorelines

Shoreline Type • Can be used on any but care is needed for shorelines adjacent to shallow corals (see below)

Constraints • Oily sorbent materials should not be allowed to wash into coral areas.

• See Table 8.3 if used with manual cleanup. • See Table 8.6 if used with mechanical cleanup.

Application • Close supervision of cleanup teams is essential in order to prevent overapplication.


• Sorbent material.

A number of sorbent materials are available, or can be improvised from available materials. Table 8.5 lists some of these together with the estimated effectiveness of each.

Table 8.5 Available Sorbent Materials

Oil Capacity (1) Sorbent Material Nonviscous

Oils (2) Viscous Oils (2)

Comment

Coconut husk (dry) 23 1020 Wood chips/bark 25 510 Sawdust 510 1020

May sink after prolonged exposure tom water

Vermiculite 0.53 46 Will sink if washed from shore. Polyethylene Flash spun 6 6

Foam/sponge 22 3040 Pads/rolls 8 15 Stitchbonded 15 22

Polypropylene fibre

Pompoms 2 18 Polyurethane Ground 5 14

Foam/sponge 22 3040

Synthetic. All will float. Difficult to dispose of if used with heavy oils (e.g. Lubricating oil, Heavy fuel oil). Can be reused if used on diesel or lighter products. (Note: sorbency or reused materials may be enhanced)

(1) Weight of oil compared to weight of sorbent. (2) Viscous oil = > 3,000cSt, Non viscous oil = < 3,000cSt.

8.6 MECHANICAL REMOVAL OF OIL AND OILY DEBRIS

Mechanical cleanup is the preferred cleanup for extensively oiled sandy shorelines.

This method tends to result in the removal of clean substrate also and close supervision is required to minimise this. Generally, if > 2cm of sediment is to be removed it is best to seek expert advice.



The shoreline should be reworked so that the profile after cleaning approximates what it was prior to cleanup.

Table 8.6 Use of Mechanical Removal Methods on Shorelines

Shoreline Type Not suitable for use on: • Bedrock or boulders. • Mud or silts. • Shorelines dominated by sensitive fauna (bird nesting) or flora

(seagrass/mangroves/saltmarsh). Constraints In addition to the above:

• Access and sediment load bearing capacity. • Fluid oils may not be amenable to recovery. • Recovery of buried oil may be difficult or result in the removal of

too much sediment.. Application • Clean parallel to shoreline.

• Ensure vehicles do not pass over oily sediments. Resource Requirements

• Grader, frontend loader and truck (for waste transport). • Fuel (allow 2025 litres/hr/vehicle). • Manual cleanup support team; 34 people, Team Leader and

personal protective equipment.

8.7 VACUUM RECOVERY

Vacuum recovery is suitable for the recovery of liquid oils and wet debris from most types of shoreline provided that access is available.

Table 8.7 Use of Vacuum Recovery of Liquid oil from Shorelines

Shoreline Type • Any except steep inclines and cliffs. • Not recommended for pebble beaches unless oil is associated

with loose debris (i.e. pebbles will be removed with the oil unless the method is used with care).

Constraints • Not to be used if the oil is volatile e.g. fresh diesel. Not to be used on Group I oils (e.g. motor spirit at any time).

• On some shorelines this method may result in the removal of large volumes of water along with the oil. This may pose waste problems.

Application • Liquid oil may be scraped into pits for ease of collection. These must be cleaned before backfilling.


• Vacuum truck, or • Portable vacuum system and • Adequate storage.

8.8 SEDIMENT REWORKING

Reworking coarse substrates (grit, pebbles or cobbles) will facilitate natural cleaning by wave action.

Although slow, this method is very efficient in terms of the commitment of labour and equipment.



Table 8.8 Use of Sediment Reworking Method on Shorelines

Shoreline Type • High to moderate energy cobble and pebble beaches only. Constraints • Not to be used if the oil is fresh and liquid, and oiling is heavy (oil

removal should be slow and oil released should be weathered). Application • Method A: Oil stained sediment is pushed into the “surf zone” for

cleaning by wave action (Sediment may be reworked a number of times), or

• Method B: Oil is left on the surface so that wave action can clean off surface oil. When clean, the surface can be “tilled” to bring underlying oiled sediments to the surface to be cleaned by wave action. This process should be repeated until the beach is clean.

• Method C: Pebble beaches can be reworked using high pressure seawater (see Section 8.10).


• Method A: One frontend loader or bulldozer. • Method B: Tractor and tiller, or grader. • Method C: See Table 8.9.

8.9 LOW PRESSURE WASHING/FLUSHING

Washing methods can be used for all oil types and are best suited to shorelines with substrates of pebble size or larger, but may be applied to sand beaches with care. Low pressure washing can also be applied to mangrove, saltmarsh and shallow corals provided that:

• Runoff can be prevented from entering clean areas. • Cleanup teams do not damage the area.

Table 8.9 Use of Low Pressure Washing Methods on Shorelines

Shoreline Type • Pebble or rocky shoreline (cobble to bedrock). • Stable sands and muds (with care).

Constraints • Oily runoff must be collected using inshore booms and skimmers.

• Care must be taken not to wash surface oils into clean underlying sediments.

• Oily runoff must not pass over clean shoreline unless enough water is applied to prevent adhesion of oil to clean sediments (i.e. deluge/flushing).

Application • Wash oil from top of beach to lower levels using moderate pressure. If lower intertidal zones are unoiled, this may need to be done on elevated tides only.

• Irrigate beach with large volumes of lowpressure seawater. • Deploy booms and skimmers to collect oily runoff.


• Pump: 3050psi @ 200500 litres/min (1230 cubic m/hr). • Hoses: Flexible hose (e.g. fire hose) for spotwashing

Hose or pipe for irrigation. • Inshore boom (250300m), anchors etc. • Skimmer.



8.10 HIGH PRESSURE WASHING

High pressure washing methods can be used for all oil types but should not be used on small substrates (smaller than pebble). Pebble shorelines should be cleaned with care.

Table 8.10 Use of High pressure Washing Methods on Shorelines

Shoreline Type • Any well drained rocky shore (bedrock to pebble). Constraints • As per Table 8.8

• Wash oil from top of beach to lower. If lower intertidal zones are unoiled, this may need to be done on elevated tides only.

• Deploy booms and skimmers to collect oily runoff.

Application

Pebble beaches only: • Pebble can be reworked/pushed down the beach into the shallow

subtidal and then washed with the highpressure waterstream. • Pebble can then be reworked/pushed back up the beach. This

method is suitable for light oils and nonviscous oils. Resource Requirements

• Pump: 1001000psi @ 20100 litres/min (16 cubic m/hr). • Hoses: Flexible hose (e.g. fire hose). • Inshore boom (250300m), anchors etc. • Skimmer. • Eye protection for cleanup personnel.

8.11 USE OF CHEMICAL CLEANING AGENTS

Use of chemical cleaning agents is recommended only when it is necessary to rapidly remove oil from otherwise difficult to clean shorelines.

Chemical agents available are dispersants. Degreasers should not be used.

Table 8.11 Use of Chemical Cleaning Agents

Shoreline Type • Most applicable to bedrock and artificial structures such as seawalls and boat ramps.

• May be used on other shoreline types with extreme care, and with environmental advice.

Constraints • Not suitable for use on vegetated shorelines (mangroves, saltmarshes) or on, or near, corals.

• Oily runoff cannot be contained and recovered. Do not use near sensitive inshore communities.

• Health and safety procedures to be followed (consult MSDS in NT MOP Manual).

Application • May be sprayed neat or diluted. • If tidal flushing is restricted, use hoses to wash shorelines after

application (20 60 minutes after application). Resource Requirements

• Dispersant (see Appendix B). • Backpack spray packs (see Appendix B).



8.12 SAND BLASTING AND STEAM CLEANING

These methods can be damaging to structures and substrates being cleaned and will remove all plants and animals that are living on the substrate. Consequently they are recommended only for public artificial shorelines (jetties, boat) where slippery oil could pose a safety risk.

Table 8.12 Use of Sand Blasting and Steam Cleaning

Shoreline Type • Artificial structures. Constraints • Not to be used on natural shorelines, particularly if

vegetation or animals present. • Steam cleaning is not suitable for use on fresh volatile

Group I oils (motor spirit). Group II oils (diesel) should be left to weather.

Application • Used by skilled operator under close supervision. Resource Requirements

• Cleaning unit • Sorbent boom, snares or other means of collecting runoff. • See Appendix B.

8.13 OTHER METHODS

A number of other cleanup methods have been used, and may be suggested during an incident. These are discussed briefly below.

8.13.1 Bioremediation

Bioremediation is the artificial stimulation of the natural breakdown of oil by bacteria. The most commonly applied method involves the addition of high nitrogen/ phosphate fertilizers to the oiled shoreline. Degradation is a slow process and should not be regarded as a shortterm cleanup method.

Light oils are not amenable to this method as light fractions are nonpersistent and toxic to the microorganisms. The medium components of heavy fuel oils will degrade but heavy residues will be physically removed by wave action rather than by degradation.

Generally, this method would only be considered for the longerterm rehabilitation of environmentally sensitive areas where conventional cleanup methods cannot be applied.

8.13.2 Cutting of Oiled Vegetation

Cutting of oiled foliage has been suggested for oiled mangroves and saltmarsh. This may be of benefit if the sediment is unoiled and if access to the swamps can be achieved without causing damage. However, some saltmarsh species recover slowly from cutting and this damage must be balanced against the likely damage from the oil. This method should be used under close environmental supervision.



8.13.3 Burning of Oiled Vegetation and Debris

This method has been used where the recovery of oiled debris has been problematic due to large volumes and/or isolation and inaccessibility of the shoreline.

Light oils will evaporate and so this method is unlikely to be required.

This method may be considered for medium oils, if unweathered. Close supervision is required to ensure that the method is effective and that operators are not damaging unoiled vegetation.

Close supervision is required.

Heavy oils do not burn well and generally leave a tarry residue after burning. This is difficult to remove and may percolate into sediments. Consequently, this method is not recommended for heavy oils.

8.13.4 Trenching

This involves the digging of a trench through oiled sediment so that fluid, subsurface oil can leach into the trench. It may be collected from here or allowed to wash out naturally. This method may alter the drainage pattern and should not be used in vegetated areas (mangroves, saltmarsh).

8.14 ON SITE WASTE HANDLING

Waste must be transported along the shoreline to temporary storage sites behind the beach.

8.14.1 OnSite Transport

Table 8.13 lists some of the equipment available for transporting of wastes along shorelines and provides some handling guidelines.

Table 8.13 OnSite Waste Transport

Transport Method Suitable Container

Comment

Manual • Plastic bags • Buckets

• Supervisors must set safe handling limits (weight). • Take care to allow adequate time for task.

Dune buggy and trailer • Plastic bags • Unstable. Close supervision of activity and safety. Small Bobcat Frontend loader

• Plastic bags • Loose material

Trucks • Plastic bags • Drums • Skips • Flexible bags

• Check loadbearing capacity of shorelines. • Ensure vehicles do not travel over oiled

sediments. • Refueling and secure storage needed for

prolonged use in isolated areas.

Fork lift • Skips • 220litre drums

• Drums must be secured on a palate and should be only partfilled if no lid is used.

Vacuum trucks N/A • For liquid only. • Not suitable for volatile products.



8.14.2 Temporary Storage Sites

Temporary storage sites should selected according to the following criteria:

• Good access from beach being cleaned. • Proximity to road (for removal by truck). • Flat or gently sloping ground. • Ease of establishing secure perimeters (if accessible to public). • Absence of native flora, heritage value or other sensitivity.

A number of agencies or personnel may need to be consulted in the selection of the temporary waste storage site, if these occur outside of the lease area (Table 8.14).

8.14.3 Containers

Suitable types of containers are listed in Section 9.

Note: Container used for storage must be covered if rain is possible, to avoid overflow.

Table 8.14 Agencies or Personnel to be Consulted in Selection of Waste Storage Sites

Agency/Person Potential Constraint/Condition Waste Management Coordinator (IMT)

• Consult in most cases but particularly if: • Wastes may be hazardous. • Storage times may be long (i.e. >2 or 3 days).

Community Liaison Officer (IMT)

• If site is on indigenous land. • If access is gained across indigenous lands. • If the site is close to indigenous heritage sites.

NRETAS • If site is within park. • If access is across parkland. • If site may pose a threat to native fauna.

NRETAS • If site is within, or close to, native vegetation. • If site is of known or potential heritage significance.

Local Government • If site is on council land or reserves. Lands Council • If site is on indigenous lands. Title holder • If site is on private land.

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9.1 RESPONSIBILITY

The temporary storage, transport, treatment and disposal of waste material must be managed if it is to not inhibit cleanup activities or pose any threat to the environment.

The IC may appoint a Waste Management Coordinator (WMC) to undertake this task. If large volumes of waste are anticipated, or if the waste is in a remote location, a Waste Management Unit may be required.

For any spill likely to produce significant amounts of waste, the WMC will develop a Waste Management SubPlan.

Note: The volumes of oily waste recovered may be significantly greater than the volume of oil spilled.

It is the responsibility of the relevant IMT Officers/Coordinators to request the assistance from the Waste Management Coordinator and to advise on the location and volume of waste storage required.

9.2 ON SITE (FIELD) TEMPORARY STORAGE

Temporary storage containers and facilities may be required at:

• Jetties, ramps or other locations where marine response teams bring waste ashore.

• Shoreline segments being cleaned. • Wildlife cleaning facilities. • Canteen and rest areas. • Decontamination centres and equipment cleaning sites. • Advanced Operations Centres. • Incident Control Centre.

Guidelines for the use of storage containers are provided in Table 9.1.

9.3 WASTE MANAGEMENT SITES

The WMC may need to identify a waste management site to store waste from shoreline or marine operations. The site may be to:

• Store collected waste (Table 9.2). • Undertake the final segregation of waste (Table 9.3). • Undertake separation or initial treatment of waste (Table 9.4).



Table 9.1 Guidelines for the Use of Temporary Storage Containers

Suitability Container Type Solid Liquid

Volume (m 3 )

Comment

Plastic bags R C Up to 0.04/bag

Onshore • Half fill only. • Should be moved using Bobcat or

frontend loader. • Not suitable for light oils, sharps or

longterm storage. 200 litre drums R C 0.2 Onshore • Half fill only. Difficult to handle.

• Cover required. R Offshore Skips R C

1520 Onshore

• Bottom drainage hole to be plugged.

• Cover required (tarpaulin). Fast tank (1) C R 10 Onshore • Can be used for transport on truck

with care. • Cover available.

Flexidam (1) R 10 Onshore • Cover supplied. R 110 Offshore • On deck or off deck. Flexible bags/

containers (1) C 110 Onshore • Load onto trucks prior to filling. Lancer barge (1) R 25 Offshore • Covered. Rigid tanks (1) R Variable Onshore • Security required (public areas). Plasticlined pits C Variable Onshore • Needs to be well lined.

• Cover needed. • Security required (public areas).

(1) See Appendix B for availability (cf. Equipment: NT and National). R = Recommended/ preferred. C = Conditional. May be used or adapted if preferred options are not available.

Not recommended under most circumstances or not applicable.

9.4 SEGREGATION OF WASTE

Wherever possible wastes should be segregated in accordance with the preferred segregation in Table 9.2.

For large spills, or those where it is not possible to effectively segregate wastes in the field, the ‘field' segregations can be used.

Table 9.2 Segregation of Wastes

Field Segregation Preferred Segregation Non emulsified oils. Oils Emulsified oils. Water from temporary storage. Water from heat or gravity separation of emulsions.

Liquid

Wastewater

Water from chemically demulsified oil. High pour point oils. High viscosity emulsions.

Oils

Tar balls. Oil mixed with cobble or sand.

Solid

Oily debris Oil mixed with wood, vegetation, plastics or sorbents.



9.5 TRANSPORT

Care should be taken that all vessels, vehicles, or containers used for the transport of oily wastes are sealed and leakproof.

9.6 WASTE SEPARATION

It may be required to separate oil from associated water, sediment and debris, to minimise volumes. It is preferable that this is not attempted on the spill site. Waste separation is usually undertaken offsite at a designated waste processing area. If this is necessary a number of methods may be used (Table 9.3).

Table 9.3 Separation of Waste Materials

Waste Type Separation Method Non emulsified oils N/A

Heat treatment. Gravity separation (1)

Emulsified oils

Demulsifiers (2)

Storage areas N/A (3)

Heat or gravity separation N/A (3) Water from:

Chemically separated emulsion N/A High pour point oils N/A High viscosity emulsions N/A Tar balls Sieve to remove sand (1)

Collect oil leaching from storage areas (1) Oil and sediment Wash with water or solvent. Collect oil leaching from storage areas (1) Oil mixed with wood or other debris Wash with water.

(1) May be undertaken at the point of collection (shoreline). (2) May be undertaken at the point of collection but is not preferred. (3) Should not be undertaken on site.

9. 7 DISPOSAL

Waste must be disposed of in accordance with NT regulations. Table 9.4 indicates the possible methods of disposal available.

Table 9.4 Disposal Methods

Type of Material Disposal Method Recycle. Liquid oil waste

(predominantly oil with some water). Incineration. Oily Water (mainly water some oil). Oily water separation unit.

Landfarming/ Bioremediation. Solid oil inorganic waste (sediment). Landfill. Only after oil content reduced to <30 ppm. Landfarming/ Bioremediation. Solid oil organic waste (non synthetic). Landfill. Only after oil content reduced to <30 ppm. Landfill. Other Solid Waste Materials

(oily synthetic materials). Offsite disposal. Hazardous materials. Offsite disposal.


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10.1 RESPONSIBILITY

Logistics is responsible for the provision of equipment, personnel, services and support materials for the Incident Management Team (IMT).

In most spill responses, the IC will appoint a Logistics Officer to manage logistics (see Section 2, Figures 2.1 and 2.2).

10.2 LOGISTICS PROCEDURES

The Logistics Officer must keep an accurate record of all equipment, personnel, services and materials obtained. This record must include:

• IC or other authorisation for procurement/activation of resources. • Date requested. • Date received. • Record of IMT personnel supplied with resources. • Date of return of nonconsumable items. • Record of demobilisation (cleaning and repair) and return of resources.

10.2.1 Equipment

NT response equipment is listed in Appendix B.

Interstate equipment can be requested from AMSA by the IC, through the NT MPC or NT SC (see Appendix B).

Industry equipment is available through AMSA or from the Responsible Party, if a member of AMOSC.

10.2.2 Personnel

The IC or NT SC may request NT personnel from the participating NT Plan agencies listed in the NT MOP Manual (Module B).

Additional support is available from the National Response Team (see Appendix B).

It is the responsibility of the Logistics Officer, or nominated Services Officer (see Figure 2.2) to ensure that all personnel are supplied with:

• Personnel protective equipment. • Accommodation. • Transport or other support.



10.2.3 Transport

Field teams must be transported to and from their worksites. Private vehicles are not to be used.

Some restrictions also exist with regard to the transport of nongovernment personnel in government vehicles.

All IMT personnel should log the following details with the Logistics Officer:

• Vehicle type(s). • Whether government vehicle, hire car or personal. • Registration number. • Any restrictions on use.

The Logistics Officer is responsible for tracking transport resources and for ensuring that appropriate transport is obtained from hire companies or other sources.

10.2.4 Medical Services

It is important that all field personnel have rapid access to medical support. The Logistics Officer may appoint a Medical Manager to:

• Identify the closest doctors, hospitals and ambulance services to all work sites.

• Ensure that this information is incorporated into the H&S SubPlan. • Identify or develop medivac procedures.

The medical officer will need to coordinate closely with the H&S Coordinator.

10.2.5 Communications

For tier 1 responses, the IC may appoint a Communications Coordinator (CC) to ensure that effective communication is maintained between locations and IMT personnel.

In a Tier 2 or Tier 3 response, the Logistics Officer will appoint the CC.

For remote locations the IC may use the facilities of the Police Fire and Emergency Services Emergency Centre at Berrimah.

For upper Tier 2 or Tier 3 responses the CC will prepare a Communications Plan (See Section 5).

The Communications SubPlan in NT Mop Module K should be modified to produce an incident and locationspecific Communications Plan.


FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION SECTION 11


11.1 RESPONSIBILITY

It is important that a record is kept of all:

• Actions taken. • Equipment used. • Chemicals used (e.g. location and volume of dispersants). • Services used.

This information may be required to:

• Calculate costs (for possible recovery). • Facilitate postspill monitoring. • Assess efficiency or cost effectiveness of various response methods.

For small responses the IC may appoint an administrative assistant to undertaken this function.

In a larger (Tier 2 or Tier 3) response a Finance and Administration Section may be formed (Figure 2.2). In this case a Finance and Administration Officer (FAO) will be appointed.

The role of the FAO is detailed in Appendix A, Checklist IMT12.

11.2 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ORGANISATION

The Finance and Administration function can be divided into four main tasks:

• Administration, which includes operation of telephones, facsimiles, computers, radios (if qualified) and messenger services.

• Finance, which encompasses accounting and the development and signing of contracts.

• Records, i.e. the collation and filing of all records and forms. • Management of the Incident Control Centre, i.e. ensuring the effective

operation of the ICC.

11.3 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES

Finance and Administration procedures are set out in NT MOP Manual, Module C. These, generally, relate to largescale or longterm responses.

The effective display and transmission of information is critical to all Tiers of response. The display of information within the ICC or other rooms (e.g. AOCs) is particularly important and guidelines for this are provided in the following Sections.

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11.4 INFORMATION CONTROL

Documentation and transmission of information relies on the use of:

• Forms. • Status Boards. • Wall Maps. • Effective briefings. • Issue of bulletins and press releases. These are prepared by the Media

Liaison Officer.

11.4.1 Forms

The use of Forms is detailed in Appendix D. A number of Forms are also provided in the NT MOP Manual Module C.

Note: In most spills very few forms are required. For larger or more prolonged response the number of forms required is greater. The forms provided in NT MOP Manual are a resource and their use is not compulsory. Like all other resources available, they should be used if required and modified as required.

11.4.2 Status Boards

Status Boards are provided in the NT MOP Manual (Module C).

Information should be written on Status Boards only by a designated person who will record existing data before entering updated information.

11.4.3 Wall Maps

Wall maps, like Status Boards can display much information.

A laminated map of the affected area should be displayed in the ICC during all spill responses. If unavailable a montage of topographic maps or marine charts should be pinned to the wall and covered with rigid clear plastic. Information can then be written on these.

The information on these must also be recorded before being updated. This can be done using Polaroid or digital cameras to capture the data or by copying information onto smaller photocopied maps

Note: If shorelines are impacted, topographic maps or OSRA maps should be used. Marine Charts do not have accurate onshore information.

11.4.4 Briefings

Briefings are initiated and conducted by the IC. In larger tiered responses Section Officers and Unit Coordinators may also need to hold regular briefings.

Guidelines are provided in Appendix A, Procedure NT OSCPD.


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12.1 RESPONSIBILITY FOR TERMINATING THE RESPONSE

The decision to terminate a response is taken by the Incident Controller in consultation with the NT SC.

12.2 CONDITIONS FOR TERMINATION

Generally, the decision to stop active cleanup is taken when efforts are not returning any tangible benefit.

This rarely occurs at the same time for all components of the response and some Units will be reduced in size, or demobilised, earlier than others.

12.2.1 Planning and Operations

The size of the Planning Section and the Operations Section are interdependent and Planning requirements will tend to decline as the Operations Section Units cease activity.

12.2.2 Marine and Aviation Response

Marine and Aviation response teams may be deactivated when:

• All oil has been recovered; or • The oil slick has dissipated (broken up); or • All oil has impacted shorelines and is unlikely to be refloated (some resources

may remain on standby until shoreline response has been terminated). • The oil slick has gone out to sea and is beyond the range of response options

and • The oil slick is unlikely to return.

12.2.3 Shoreline Response

Shoreline response teams may be deactivated when:

• All accessible shorelines are clean (i.e. free of oil). • Cleanup is having no further net beneficial effect. • Cleanup is having a net deleterious effects on the shoreline or associated

plants or animals. • The extent and degree of remaining oil is judged to be acceptable or as

having little or no actual or potential adverse effects.

12.2.4 Wildlife

This is decided by NRETAS in consultation with the IC or NT SC.

Wildlife response may continue for some time and will generally cease only when all affected animals are cleaned and, those that can be, are rehabilitated.



12.2.5 Health and Safety

The H&S Unit would be demobilised as the IMT winds down although the H&S function will continue under the wildlife and waste management responses if the activities of these Units continue.

12.2.6 Waste Management

In a major spill the management of wastes may continue for a considerable time beyond the demobilisation of field operations.

This would be managed under the Waste Management Plan.

The responsibility for this would rest with the party responsible for the spill (if known).

12.2.7 Logistics

Logistics function will continue until all equipment is recovered, cleaned and returned to its source.

12.2.8 Finance and Administration

Most Units of this Section will terminate at the same time as Logistics, Operations and Planning. However, the Finance Unit will continue, at a reduced level, until all claims are processed and costs are determined.

This Unit may be assisted by part of the Records Unit.

12.3 StandDown Procedures

12.3.1 Return of Equipment

Upon completion of the response, the IC (or delegate) will:

• Arrange recovery of all equipment and unused materials. • Ensure that all equipment is cleaned, to the extent that available facilities

allow. • Ensure that all equipment is returned to the owner by the quickest possible

means (having regard to costs).

Upon its return to the owner the equipment shall be thoroughly serviced in accordance with equipment maintenance schedules prior to being stored.



12.3.2 Debrief

The IC (or NT SC) will hold a postspill debriefing for any spill for which a response was activated. The debrief should address:

• Spill causes (if known). • Speed of response activation. • Effectiveness of tactics and strategies. • Equipment suitability. • Health and Safety issues (if any). • Communications. • Integration of OSCP and procedures with other agencies.

12.3.3 Incident Report

The Statutory Agency may request the preparation of a formal Incident Report.

The contents of this should follow the outline of the debrief or other format as specified.

12.4 COST RECOVERY

All records of costs must be collated for submission to the relevant insurer.

For responses to spills of unknown origin, costs may be submitted to AMSA.

All costs incurred in returning equipment to the owner, cleaning and servicing must be included in the overall schedule of costs submitted for reimbursement by the Responsible Party.


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1.0 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

This Appendix contains:

• Procedures for undertaking particular tasks, and • Checklist for fulfilling specific IMT functions during a response.

They are designed as an aid to response and not all directions will be applicable in all spill scenarios.

Whilst the Procedures and Checklists are designed to guide personnel through the response they are not a substitute for training or common sense.

Table A.1 Lists the Procedures and Checklists contained in this OSCP.

Additional Procedures and Checklists can be found in the NT MOP Manual.

Table A.1 List of Procedures and Checklists

Number Title Page Standard Procedures NT OSCPA Initial Marine Oil Pollution Report Information A2 NT OSCPB Establishing the Incident Control Centre A3 NT OSCPC Preparation of the Incident Action Plan A5 NT OSCPD IC Briefing Meeting Procedure A6 NT OSCPE Site Control Procedures A7 NT OSCPF Establishing a Field Decontamination Facility A8 NT OSCPG Sampling and Sample Control Procedures A9 NT OSCPH Field Test for the Effectiveness of Dispersants A11 NT OSCPI Obtaining Access To Indigenous lands A12 NT OSCPJ Deployment into Remote Areas A14 IMT Checklists

IMT1 Incident Controller A16 IMT2 Environmental and Scientific Coordinator A18 IMT3 Community Liaison Officer A19 IMT4 Media Liaison Officer A20 IMT5 Planning Officer A21 IMT6 Operations Officer A22 IMT7 Marine Coordinator A23 IMT8 Shoreline Coordinator A24 IMT9 Health and Safety Coordinator A25 IMT10 Waste Management Coordinator A26 IMT11 Logistics Officer A27 IMT12 Finance and Administration Officer A28

NORTHERN TERRITORY OIL SPILL CONTINGENCY PLAN APPENDIX A


PROCEDURE NT OSCPA

INITIAL MARINE OIL POLLUTION REPORT INFORMATION A

Name of person receiving report Agency/Division/Role Time of receipt of report Date / / Time : AM/PM

Name. Report to be forwarded to: Agency.

Question Prompt/Answer

1 Name of Reporter. Contact Details. a Telephone No. Bus: A/H: . b Fax.

2

c Email 3 Position of observer when

sighting made. Aircraft Vessel Ground . Other (Details): .

4 Position of the slick. 5 Source of spill (1) . 6 Type of substance spilled (1) . 7 Amount of substance spilled (1) .

Description of slick. a General. b Colour. Black Brown Rainbow Silver .

Other (Specify) . c Area. Length (m), Width (m)

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d Other Broken up? Yes No ___ Windrows (Streaks)? Yes No .

9 Direction of slick movement (1) 10 Weather/sea conditions.

Other information

(1) If known



PROCEDURE NT OSCPB

ESTABLISHING THE INCIDENT CONTROL CENTRE B

Task Action Location Status

1 Obtain and/or assign ICC equipment. Communications. a Telephone and lines (at least 4). b Fax lines (at least 2 and obtain numbers). c Radio receiver (as required).

1.1

d Computers (nominate 2 for admin work if required). Information Display. a Set of laminated Status Boards. ICC b Set of forms (minimum of 5 sets). ICC c Regional Maps: ICC

i Nautical charts. ICC ii Topographic maps (2 sets of 1:50,000 ). ICC

d Clear plastic sheets, to cover maps (4m x 1m). ICC e Overhead projector (in nominated briefing room).

1.2

f Whiteboards (1 or 2, depending on room layout). ICC Stationary. a Whiteboard markers (1224 mixed colours). ICC b Ballpoint pens (20 black, 20 red). c Pencils (20 each of HB, B, 2B). d Rulers (10 x 30cm and 5 x 100cm)*. e Adhesive tape (5 rolls). f Paper clips. g Staplers (5) and staples. h Manila folders (20). i A4 white paper (2 packs). j A4 Plastic transparent sleeves (20). k Bulldog clips (25 mixed sizes). l A4 spring clip folders/binders (20).

1.3

m Transparency sheets (20).

ICC or nominated store

Computers (see Communications line 8 also). a Computers for word processing/record keeping.

1.4

b Printers (at least 2). Administration/ Document Storage. a Photocopier. b Document (“in” and “out”) trays (1215).

1.5

c Hanging file trays and file folders. 1.6 Copy(s) of the NT OSCP and Appendices 1.7 Tables and chairs.

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ESTABLISHING THE TIER 1 INCIDENT CONTROL CENTRE (ICC) CONTINUED PROCEDURE NT OSCPB

ESTABLISHING THE INCIDENT CONTROL CENTRE (ICC)

Task Action Status

2 ICC Set up 2.1 Obtain and/or assign ICC equipment. 2.2 Order and obtain any items needed (lines 8 –12) 2.3 Remove any unnecessary papers/materials from ICC. 2.4 Clean whiteboards. 2.5 Check connections of telephones, faxes. 2.6 Place OSCPs on the table for reference. 2.7 Place whiteboard pens and erasers at the whiteboards. 2.8 Advise switchboard to direct incoming calls to the ICC. 2.9 Display appropriate Maps, Status Boards and Charts (Cover all with

plastic if not laminated). 2.10 Position Electronic Whiteboard and ensure it is operational. 2.11 Locate and label areas for each IMT Section mobilised.

Notes:

1. In the location column note the location of resources. Display this in the ICC so that IMT members can find resources and facilities.

2. Not all items will be needed for a small incident.

END ICC CHECKLIST



PROCEDURE NT OSCPC

PREPARATION OF THE INCIDENT ACTION PLAN C

Generally, a formal, written Incident Action Plan is not required for minor responses. However, the basic procedures for planning the response are the same for all spills. An asterisk (*) denotes steps likely to be needed only for Tier 2 or tier 3 responses.

Phase/ Task Action Responsibility Check Brief key IMT Officer/Coordinators:

Current situation: i Spill location. ii Spill size. iii Statutory/Combat Agencies.

a

iv Tier/ Resources mobilised. Predicted situation: i Trajectory.

1

b

ii Resources at risk/ effects.

Briefing

2 State Aim (or Policy) of Response.

Incident Controller (IC) or others as nominated.

3 Develop and rank response objectives, based on protection priorities.

IC, and ESC*

4 Develop Strategies for each Objective. 5 Develop Tactics for each Strategy.

IC and all Officers / Coordinators.

Dispersant use. ESC

Develop IAP

6 Identify/obtain any permits required for strategies

Access to Indigenous land.

CLO.

Prepare/Review SubPlans: * a Communications SubPlan. Logistics Officer. * b H&S SubPlan. H&S Coord’. * c Wildlife SubPlan. NRETAS

Wildlife Officer. *

SubPlans 7

d Media SubPlan. MLO * Logistics 8 Determine need for and location of,

Advanced Operations Centres or Staging Areas.

IC and all Officers /Coordinators.

9 Document Aim, Objectives and Strategies (Form IAP 01) i.e. prepare Draft Incident Action Plan.

Nominated officer (Planning Officer in a Tier 2/3).

10 Attach SubPlans to Incident Action Plan (IAP).

IC to nominated IMT member

*

IAP Preparation

11 Prepare revised lists of resource needs for submission to Logistics Officer.

All Section Officers/ Coordinators

Approval 12 Approve IAP. Incident Controller PROCESS TO BE REPEATED THROUGHOUT THE RESPONSE AS SCENARIO,

OBJECTIVES, STRATEGIES OR TACTICS CHANGE

END PLANNING MEETING CHECKLIST



PROCEDURE NT OSCPD

INCIDENT CONTROLLER BRIEFING MEETING PROCEDURE D

Task Action Responsibility Status

1 Ensure that Status Boards and Wall Maps are displaying current information. Check with IC/Planning Officer: a Briefing time/location

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b Display equipment needed.

Preparation

3 Set up additional maps/Video/TV as required.

FAO or ICC Manager

4 Introduction of new IMT personnel and roles (if assigned).

IC

Situation report: a Location of slick. b Oil data (character and behaviour). c Conditions: Weather/Tides/Currents. d Summary of activities to date. e Location of AOCs/Staging Areas. f Constraints: access equipment/labour. g Spill trajectory.

IC or Planning Officer

h Outline of Environmental resources at threat and sensitivity data (OSRA).

EA or ESC

i Safety issues. IC or H&SC j Community issues. CLO k Other issues IC

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l Review communications requirements.

Logistics Officer

Function/Section/Unit Reports if required: As appropriate a Media MLO b Community liaison CLO c ESC/Environment ESC/EA d Planning PO

Operations OO i Marine MC ii Shoreline SC iii Aerial AC iv Wildlife WC

e

v Waste WMC f Logistics LO

Finance and Administration FAO i Finance FC

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g

ii Administration FAO 7 Outline of new objectives, strategies and

methods. IC

Briefing Meeting

8 Any other business. IC END BRIEFING MEETING PROCEDURE



PROCEDURE NT OSCPE

SITE CONTROL PROCEDURE E

Site Control should be established for every site where access is to be controlled. This includes the ICC, sites of shoreline cleanup, waste storage or any site containing hazards or

hazardous materials (ref. NT MOP Manual Module C).

Task Action Status

Identify perimeter of the “Hot” (secure or prohibited) zone. This may be: i Oiled shoreline. (Note: This zone should contain all hazards and

sensitive areas where access should be restricted). ii Response vessels. iii Area around the slick. iv Perimeter around aircraft.

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v ICC 2 Identify the “Hot” zone perimeter by signposting or establishing a cordon

Identify the “Warm”(exclusion, controlled or support) zone. (Note: This is a noncontaminated/ nonhazardous zone). For the above examples: i Area behind beach including all areas used for support (shelter,

canteen, WC, car park). ii Jetty. iii Any air space or water area established to exclude nonresponse

aircraft or vessels. iv The airport, or perimeter around field helipad.

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v The building in which the ICC is situated. The car park should also be within this zone.

4 Identify the “Warm” zone perimeter by signposting or establishing a cordon 5 Establish any required “Hot” zone perimeter facilities. For example (i) and

(ii) this may include: i Decontamination facility (see procedure NT OSCPF). ii Temporary waste storage.

6 Establish “Warm” zone perimeter facilities. Generally this is site security. 7 Establish support facilities within Warm zone as required

Note 1 Entry to a Hot Zone should be restricted to:

• Personnel involved in the onsite work. • Personnel equipped with appropriate protective gear. • Personnel who have undergone correct training and induction.

Note 2 The Warm Zone surrounds the Hot Zone and is the zone and is generally:

• The area from which personnel and equipment are deployed. • The perimeter where site control is exercised i.e. the entry points to the Hot Zone. • Restricted to those people who operate in the Hot Zone and those who support them.

Note 3 • The Cold Zone is all public or otherwise unrestricted areas, i.e. those areas outside of the controlled site.

END SITE CONTROL PROCEDURE



PROCEDURE NT OSCPF

ESTABLISHING A FIELD DECONTAMINATION FACILITY F

The size and complexity of field decontamination facilities required will depend on the character of the oil and on the scale and nature of the cleanup being implemented.

This procedure should be modified to meet the needs of each response.

Task Action Status

1 Select a flat area and clear away stones and other debris. 2 Cover the area with waterproof plastic (tape joins) and secure with steel

pegs. 3 Cover plastic with sorbent mats/rolls. If unavailable, loose organic

sorbent material can be used. 4 Place washing pools and waste storage drums as indicated the Figure

below. 5 Lay entry pathway (from oily area) using plastic and sorbent pads/rolls. 6 If considered necessary, construct a fence or peg and rope barrier along

the entry path and along the boundary between the Hot (oily) zone and the Warm (clean support area) zone (ref. Procedure NT OSCPE).

7 Cover area and storage bins if rain is possible. 8 Ensure that vacuum trucks and other waste recovery vehicles can access

the waste bins (mark out an access road if necessary). 9 Provide final wash facilities (wash basins, soap, towels). 10 Supply clean overalls for end of shift and lunch breaks.

Schematic Layout of Field Decontamination Facility END SITE DECONTAMINATION FACILITY PROCEDURE

Wash 1

Wash 2

Wash 3 Clean Clothes

Final Washup (Sinks) Clean Water

Oily Clothes

Oily Water

Access for Waste Trucks

Exit to Clean Area

Entry from Contaminated Area

Fence

Towels etc

Stores & Washing Materials



PROCEDURE NT OSCPG

SAMPLING AND SAMPLE CONTROL PROCEDURES G

Detailed sampling and sampling handling procedures are contained in NT MOP Manual Module M (Appendix M.2). The following is a summary only.

Note: This procedure is for general sampling and is not a procedure for sampling vessels for prosecution purposes.

Task Action Status

Establish reason for sampling and obtain any specific sampling, sample handling requirements or equipment requirements from the receiving laboratory. In particular: a Number of replicate samples. b Type of container. c Volume of sample needed.

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d Cooling needs and time needed to get to laboratory. Sampling from the surface of water:

Thin films: i Use sorbent discs/pads made from glass wool, teflon (PTFE) wool

or stainless steel gauze. ii Applied lightly to the water surface and then placed inside an

airtight container (see 5) for transport to the laboratory.

a

ii The use of synthetic sorbents is not recommended. If used send a clean sample of the sorbent to the laboratory also.

Thick slicks:

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b i In the absence of specialised equipment, collect using clean

buckets, dustpans and widenecked jars. Sampling from solid surfaces: a Viscous oils and tarballs can be scraped off surfaces using clean steel

or wooden spatulas or spoons, and placed into sample containers. b Oil adhering to sediment, seaweed, small pieces of wood, plastic

materials or other debris may be collected by placing the oil and substrate material, into the sample container.

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c Note: Oil samples should not be taken by washing oil from surfaces and no attempt should be made to heat or melt samples taken from solid surfaces so as to enable them to flow into a container.

Sampling from wildlife: a Cut oiled feathers of fur and place in containers. b Cut unoiled feathers or fur and send for analysis also.

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c Avoid taking samples from specimens that have been stored in plastic containers.

Place each sample into a container: a Clean glass jars (250500ml) with wide mouth should be used

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b Caps of the glass jars or bottles should be lined with either metal foil or be made of teflon (PTFE).

Label each sample container with: a Identification code or sample number. b Date and time of sampling. c Brief description of sample and collection point location.

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Name of person taking sample (and witness). Continued Overpage



SAMPLING AND SAMPLE CONTROL PROCEDURES CONTINUED PROCEDURE NT OSCPG

SAMPLING AND SAMPLE CONTROL PROCEDURES

Task Action Status

Complete and attach a Chain of Custody label to each jar. This should contain the information on the label (see 6) and also: a Signature and printed name of person who collected the sample. b Signature and printed name of person who witnesses the sample

collection. Chain of Custody record, i.e. repeated sequence of: i Sample handed/sent to. ii Signature. iii Date. iv Sample received by. v Signature.

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c

vi Date. Separately record the following information on a Sample Record: a Identification code or sample number. b Date and time of sampling. c Description of sample. d Accurate location from which sample was taken. e Name, organisation and address of person collecting the sample. f Name, organisation and address of independent person witnessing

sample collection. g Sample ownership (for who was it collected). h Method of sampling (describing any special technique or equipment

used). i Particulars of any photographs taken. j Other relevant information e.g: k i suspected source. l ii suspected contamination of the sample i.e. have detergents been

used and if known their type and make.

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m Chain of Custody record (see 7 above). 9 Send copy of the sample record to the laboratory.

Store sample: a In refrigerators or cold rooms (at not more than 5°C) and in the dark. b Ensure that room is secure or else place sample bottles/jars in

containers with tamper proof seals. c For samples that may be stored for more than 24 hrs:

To prevent biological degradation of wet samples, the addition of 1ml of 50% hydrochloric acid per litre of water samples is recommended. Additionally, displacement of air from the container with nitrogen or carbon dioxide can help to prevent degradation of the sample.

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d Ensure sufficient space has been allowed in the container for any expansion of the sample that might occur.

11 Transport samples safely. Contact aerial carrier for specific conditions. END SAMPLING AND SAMPLE CONTROL PROCEDURE



PROCEDURE NT OSCPH

FIELD TEST FOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DISPERSANTS H

The following field test was developed by Dr Don Palmer of the Victorian Institute of Marine Science, Queenscliffe (now the Martine and Freshwater Resources Institute, Dept Natural

Resources and Environment, Victoria). It is reproduced with permission.

Task Action Status

1 Obtain required equipment: • Clean 20 25 ml screw top test tubes with screw cap and neutral plug. • Clean 1 to 2.5 ml disposable syringes with needle. • Various clean widemouth (pomade) jars for sampling in field. • Glass pasteur pipettes and bulbs. • 10 ml glass syringe with large diameter cannula tip.

2 Place seawater (at ambient temperature of sea surface at spill scene) into test tube. Fill to mark or to about 2 /3 tube volume.

3 Carefully add about 1 ml oil onto surface of water in test tube using an eye dropper or pasteur pipette. Do not let the oil touch the sides of the tube apply directly to the water surface. Note appearance of the oil’s lower and upper menisci (oil/air and oil/water interface). Both, but more importantly, the lower meniscus will be curved and the interface will have a smooth unblemished appearance.

4 With the test tube slightly above eye level and using another eye dropper or pipette, add one to two drops only of dispersant directly onto the surface of the oil. Keeping the test tube very still watch the under surface of the oil very carefully for signs of change.

5 Note any change to the undersurface of the oil. If the dispersant has penetrated and combined with the oil, the curved under surface of the oil will quickly flatten out and may take on a dull rough appearance to the interface. This indicates that the dispersant has combined with the oil and has lowered its surface tension. There may be evidence of a clear liquid emanating from the underside of the oil suggesting that the dispersant has not combined well and has passed through the oil into the water.

6 Carefully screw the cap onto the top of the test tube. Examine the underside surface of the oil again for signs of wisps of oil breaking away from the underside of the “slick” and entering the water. In a smooth and steady manner, invert the test tube 180 o and back to the upright position once every six cycles. Note the appearance of the oil. a Has it entered the water? b Are small particles visible and can light penetrate through the water/oil

suspension? c Has the water gone cloudy and opaque? d Is the oil still on the surface of the water or has it taken the form of large

particles on or near the surface?

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If the oil has entered the water as an opaque brown coloured (but not white) cloud, the dispersant has been effective.

8 Place the test tube in an upright position and leave it to settle for five minutes. After five minutes, examine the test tube to see how much of the oil has returned to the surface. If the water is still cloudy, the dispersant has been very effective and the spilled oil is definitely amenable to treatment with the test dispersant.

END FIELD TEST FOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DISPERSANTS PROCEDURE



PROCEDURE NT OSCPI

OBTAINING ACCESS TO INDIGENOUS LANDS I

Authorised Officers of NT Agencies have the right to access Aboriginal Title lands in order to undertake any tasks required in fulfillment of their statutory obligations (ref. Module E, Section 2.0). In emergency response this would extend to officers of all NT Plan agencies and support staff.

However, it should be remembered that the primary objective of most incident responses is to minimise environmental damage and to facilitate natural and community recovery. This is best achieved with the assistance of, and in cooperation with, Aboriginal Land Councils.

The following Checklist outlines the recommended procedure for obtaining access to Aboriginal lands. These are summarised in the flowchart overpage.

Notification procedures must also include the notification of owners of threatened shorelines and waters). In cases where areas of significant heritage value are threatened, of land owners should be involvement in response planning and in the provision of onsite advice is required (ref. NT MOP Manual Module C, Section 9.3).


1 a If aboriginal land is threatened by an oil spill contact the relevant land council and advise of the situation. Request access permits as required, or

Incident Controller

b If the impact of oil is imminent deploy teams to protect the shoreline and then contact the Land Council to request permits.

2 Once Permits are obtained deploy teams as required and 3 Provide Land Council details of team deployments and, when

available, a list of names of response personnel involved, and 4 Inform the NT MPC of the situation (via SITREP, Form Rep02). 5 If the issue of a permit is denied or is not forthcoming, contact (by

radio/telephone) the NT MPC or (if activated) the NT SC and inform them of the situation.

6 Deploy and initiate response, continue response or demobilise as directed by the NT SC.

7 Activate and brief the Community Liaison Officer (CLO).

1 On notification by the IC, notify the NT OSC and advise on whether a permit has been obtained.

2 Support the activities of the

NT MPC

1 On notification, by the IC or NT MPC, that a permit has been obtained notify the Minister (provide full POLREP, Form Rep01 or SITREP, Form Rep02).

2 If a permit has not been obtained assess the situation and, instruct the IC to deploy and initiate response, continue response or demobilise as deemed necessary.

3 Contact Land Council and confer on issue. 4 Contact Minister and advise of action taken. 5 Confer with IC and NT MPC as required.

NT SC

CONTINUED OVERPAGE



OBTAINING ACCESS TO INDIGENOUS TITLE LANDS CONTINUED On instruction from the IC, contact Land Council: a Obtain permits if these have not been obtained. b Facilitate the resolution of any issues or concerns on the part

of the Land Council. c Facilitate the involvement of Land Council personnel in

response planning.

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d Facilitate involvement of Lands Council personnel in provision of onsite advice to response teams.

Community Liaison Officer

(ref. Checklist IMT8)

Summary of Procedure for Obtaining Access to Indigenous Lands

Incident Controller Is oil impact on shoreline or sensitive resources imminent?

(<24 hrs)

NT MPC CLO

• Contact Land Council and request permit to enter lands or waters under title.

• Deploy Response Teams and initiate response.

• Notify NT MPC and advise of actions taken.

• Notify NT SC (if active.)

• Inform NT MPC or NT SC. • Deploy Response Teams and initiate response.

Permit issued?

• Advise and brief Community Liaison Officer (CLO).

• Contact Land Council and discuss issues and concerns.

• Advise IC of Land Council concerns and facilitate resolution.

• Approve and authorise deployment and response actions.

• Contact Land Council and confer on issue.

• Contact Minister and advise of action taken.

• Confer with IC and CLO onsite.

No

No

Yes

Yes

• Contact NT SC. • Confer with CLO.

NT SC



PROCEDURE NT OSCPJ

DEPLOYMENT INTO REMOTE AREAS J


Determine need to deploy teams into remote area: Number of personnel, i.e: i Marine response. ii Shoreline response. iii Wildlife.

a

iv Waste. b Equipment.

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c Duration of each of the above deployments.

Logistics Officer & Operations Officer

2 Advise Incident Controller Operations Officer Assess resources needs: a Accommodation. b Transport for personnel. c Catering and water supply. d Decontamination/washing facilities. d Toilets. e Field support (shade/rest areas). f Other support. g Fuel. h Equipment storage area or facility. i On site maintenance. j Waste storage areas.

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k Other.

Logistics Officer in consultation with Operations Officer and Unit Coordinators

4 Assess existing access (see list in “6” below). Logistics officer 5 Advise Incident Controller Operations officer

If necessary, deploy assessment team to investigate: a Road condition (including river crossings). b Ferry/barge services. c Boat ramps.

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d Airstrips.

Deployed by Operations Officer. Team to include Operations and Logistics personnel

Assess requirements and develop a Field Deployment SubPlan. This may require 2 phases:

Consider and consult with the following: i Vegetation clearance. NRETAS. ii Aboriginal lands. CLO

a

iii Equipment needs. IC

Logistics Officer in consultation with Operations Officer

Consider and consult with the following: i Traffic volumes and

need traffic control. NTPFES & CLO

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b

ii Transport services such as barges, trucks etc.

Contractors

8 Advise Incident Controller and request approval 9 If approved, execute SubPlans

Logistics Officer in consultation with Operations Officer

10 Monitor progress Planning Officer END OF DEPLOYMENT INTO REMOTE AREAS CHECKLIST



CHECKLIST IMT1

INCIDENT CONTROLLER IC

Note: Reporting and Incident Assessment procedures are documented in Action Flowchart 1 and in Section 4 of the OSCP.

Phase Action Time Activation/ Mobilisation

1 Obtain details of spill and any actions taken by the spiller or person on scene. Check the following: a Time of initial (this) call. b Name/title of caller. c Location of incident. d Nature of incident. e Time of incident/incident report. f Source of the report. g Volume of oil spilled. h Type of oil spilled. i Wind & current data.

2 Start Personal Log. Verify that relevant agencies have been advised (via POLREP; Form REP 01) (Section 3.2). a Nearest Port Operator b DOR

3

C AMSA, EPG. Establishing Control

4 Authorise any immediate action required from on site personnel.

5 Dispatch person to establish nominated ICC. 6 Mobilise IMT (as required) to the ICC and assign IMT roles. 7 Proceed to the ICC and verify that it has been setup. 8 Establish radio or telephone contact with Responsible part,

closest Port, AMSA or other relevant agencies. 9 For nonminor spills, call NT SC and confirm POLREP. 10 Determine trajectory:

a Manual estimate. b Commission computer oil spill trajectory modelling

(as per Appendix B). 11 Determine resources at risk (consult ESC).

Evaluation

12 Reassess the Response Tier, in consultation with the Responsible party and the NT SC.

13 Arrange aerial surveillance. 14 Convene planning meeting (see Procedure NT OSCPB). 15 Instruct Logistics Officer to compile a resource list (labour,

equipment, transport and other support) and authorise procurement of additional needs.

Planning

16 Instruct MLO to prepare initial media/public release. CONTINUED OVERPAGE



INCIDENT CONTROLLER’S CHECKLIST CONTINUED. Phase Action Time

Ongoing 17 Implement spill response actions as per OSCP and IAP. Response 18 Continue to monitor slick (position, trajectory, behaviour)

through the Planning Officer. 19 Monitor the response by scheduling and undertaking regular

briefings/debriefings of IMT (in a tier 2/3 response, the planning Officer will monitor this for the IC).

20 Amend the IAP as required. Inform Statutory Agency and NT SC of any changes via SITREP (Form REP 02).

21 For upper Tier 2or Tier 3: Call for additional resources, as necessary, from NT SC or onscene AMSA adviser .

22 Issue regular SITREPS (log release) to: a NT MPC (if not the IC). b NT SC. c Statutory Agency (DOR or other as appropriate). d AMSA, EPG. e Responsible Party. f IMT members (posted in ICC).

23 Ensure that IMT is supplied with food, drink etc. (in Tier 2/3 this is undertaken by the ICC Manager (part of the Finance and Admin Unit).

24 Arrange relief for IMT members. 25 Monitor H&S performance through Operations Officer (Tier 1)

or Incident Safety Officer or H&S Coordinator (Tier 2/3). 26 Monitor waste volumes and management through Waste

Management Coordinator. 27 Tier 1: Commission media statements from the MLO. These

must be authorised and released through the NT SC. 28 If necessary, give permission to use dispersants. Consult with

the ESC unless used to combat an emergency. 29 Terminate response if conditions are met (OSCP Section 12) 30 Advise the NT SC, AMSA EPG and other Statutory Agency. 31 Ensure that all IMT members and Support Agencies are

informed of standdown (issue final SITREP, Form REP 02). 32 Monitor, and ensure a safe and complete demobilisation.

Response Termination

33 Debrief IMT. Post Spill 34 Attend NT SC debrief as required.

35 Ensure that all records are retrieved, collated and stored. 36 Prepare schedule of costs and supporting documentation.

END IC CHECKLIST



CHECKLIST IMT2

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SCIENTIFIC COORDINATOR ESC

The ESC will advise the IC on environmental matters including sensitivities, priorities and potential adverse effects of oil and cleanup activities.

Phase Action Time 1 Upon callout, report to Incident Controller/ICC. 2 Start Personal Log. 3 Attend Initial Briefing/Planning meeting.

Activation/ Mobilisation

4 Activate OSRA. Obtain available data re: a Weather). b Tides, currents. c Topography/shoreline character d Environmental sensitivity data

Access OSRA if required

e Spill trajectory (OSTM from AMSA as per Appendix B). f Oil data (character/behaviour) (Appendix E or ADIOS).

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g Action taken to date. 6 Consult other agency personnel as appropriate and identify

any personnel that may be required as part of the IMT.

Assessment

7 Advise the IC of staffing requirements for environment support.

8 Attend planning meetings with IC and other IMT members. 9 Provide input (re 68 above) and identify information

available and still required.

Planning

10 Advise IC on environmental sensitivities and consequent protection and cleanup priorities.

11 Monitor environmental conditions (see “4” above) and response. Keep IC informed of any changed risks or priorities.

12 Ensure that environmental Support Agencies are kept informed via SITREPS (Form REP 02).

13 Monitor and model oil character, advise IC of any significant changes.

Ongoing Response

14 In a major response, liaise with the Environment Unit of the Planning Section.

15 Advise environmental Support Agencies of termination. 16 Collate all records and data and send to Finance and

Administration Section.


17 Attend IMT debrief, if required. 18 Ensure that all records are retrieved, collated and stored. Post Spill 19 Provide schedule of costs and supporting documentation to

IC.

END ESC CHECKLIST



CHECKLIST IMT3

COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER CLO

The Community Liaison Officer will advise the IC indigenous matters including sensitivities, priorities and social impact.

The CLO will also liaise with the local community and ensure that they are kept informed and have opportunity to have input into the response planning process.

Phase Action Time Activation/ 1 Upon callout, report to Incident Controller/ICC. Mobilisation 2 Start Personal Log.

3 Attend Initial Briefing/Planning meeting. Obtain available data re: a Location and trajectory of slick. b Size of slick and type of oil. c Potential hazards to the local community.

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d Shorelines or resources impacted, or likely to be impacted.

Assessment

5 Advise the IC of any real or potential; sensitivities or local concerns.

6 Attend planning meetings with IC and other IMT members. 7 Advise IC on local community sensitivities and consequent

protection and cleanup priorities. 8 If necessary initiate community liaison programme to

identify concerns and priorities.

Planning

9 Review the initial media/community release (prepared by MLO).

Ongoing Response

10 Monitor conditions (see “4” above) and response. Keep IC informed of any changed risks or priorities.

11 Ensure that Local community agencies are kept informed via bulletins.

12 Assist field teams with any field liaison required. 13 As required, assist field teams in gaining access to areas

outside of the mining lease. 14 Advise local community agencies of termination. Response

Termination 15 Attend IMT debrief, if required. 16 Ensure that all records are retrieved, collated and stored. Post Spill 17 Provide schedule of costs and supporting documentation to

IC.

END CLO CHECKLIST



CHECKLIST IMT4

MEDIA LIAISON OFFICER MLO

All Media releases issued for DLP Marine controlled responses (Tier 1) should be approved by the NT SC

Phase Action Time 1 Report to Incident Controller at ICC. 2 Start Personal Log.

Mobilisation / Activation

3 Attend briefing with IC. 4 Review the Media SubPlan. Planning 5 Prepare, in consultation with the IC, a schedule for media

releases. 6 Assist the IC in the preparation of SITREPS

(Form REP 02). 7 Monitor media broadcasts and newspapers and advise the

IC/NT SC of issues arising. 8 Prepare and release regular media bulletins, as authorised

by the IC (Tier 1or lower Tier 2) or NT SC (upper Tier 2 or Tier 3).

9 Arrange facilities for media representatives: 10 Arrange field visits for the media. 11 Brief IC or NT SC for interviews and attend if requested.

Ongoing Response

12 Attend regular briefings. Post Response

13 Prepare a report on the Media aspects of the response if requested by the IC.

14 Attend debrief if requested.

END MLO CHECKLIST



CHECKLIST IMT5

PLANNING OFFICER (TIER 2/3 ONLY) PO

A Planning Officer is appointed to major spill responses to coordinate the Planning Process under the direction of the IC.

The Planning Officer will implement procedures set out in NT MOP Manual Module C, Procedure B in this Appendix, and in Section 5 of this OSCP


3 Attend Initial Briefing. Assessment Obtain and collate data re:

a Weather. b Tides, currents. c Wildlife effects. d Shorelines or other resources impacted.

POLREP. Manual Calculations. OSTM modelling.

OSCP Appendix B. e Slick

location

Request aerial surveillance from IC.

4

f Action taken to date. 5 IC assist IC in redetermining response Tier. 6 Advise the IC of staffing requirements for Planning Section.

Planning 7 Coordinate Planning meeting schedule for IC and record development of the IAP.

8 Coordinate and collate SubPlans prepared by Section Officers and check compliance with the objectives and strategies of the Draft IAP (OSCP Section 5).

9 Collate IAP for IC. Ongoing Response

10 Collect, collate and distribute data (see task 4 above) as required.

11 Monitor performance of response against objectives and alert the IC if revision of the IAP is warranted.

Response 12 On notification by the IC, Planning Section personnel. Termination 13 Ensure that all equipment is cleaned, repaired and returned

to stores. 14 Attend IMT debrief, if required.

Post Spill 15 Ensure that all records are retrieved/ collated/ stored. 16 Provide costs and supporting documentation to IC.

END OO CHECKLIST



CHECKLIST IMT6

OPERATIONS OFFICER OO


3 Attend Initial Briefing. Assessment Tier 1 only: Assist EA to obtain and collate data re:

a Weather. b Tides, currents.

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c Action taken to date. 5 Advise the IC of staffing requirements for marine response.

Planning 6 Tier 1: In consultation with the IC, develop marine and shoreline response plans.

7 Tier 2/3: Develop Operational SubPlans in compliance with the objectives and strategies of the Draft IAP (OSCP Section 5). These are developed in consutation with Marine Coordinator, Shoreline Coordinator and other Coordinators.

8 Collate equipment/ labour/ transport requirements for operations and provide list to the IC (Tier1) or Logistics Officer (Tier 2/3).

Ongoing 9 Allocate resources within the Operations Section. Response 10 Direct and coordinate operations (field) response activities.

Ensure that teams (Tier 1) or Units (Tier2/3) receive: a H&S and other inductions b Information; i.e. Briefings/Weather. c Personal protective equipment. d Supplies and support services.

11 Tier 1: Monitor activities of nonresponse craft and request (via IC) an exclusion zone if necessary. (This is done by the marine coordinator in Tier2/3).

12 Obtain regular (daily) data: a Location of slick: aerial surveillance reports. b Condition of the oil (field reports, modelling). c Sea state and weather.

13 If required, request (from IC) aerial observer support for containment and recovery operations, and for vessel dispersant spraying operations.

14 Inform environment Adviser (Tier 1) or Waste Management Coordinator (Tier 2/3) of anticipated waste volumes/type.


15 On notification by the IC, advise vessels and other field personnel of termination.

16 Ensure that all Field Teams return safely. 17 Ensure that all equipment is cleaned, repaired and returned



END OO CHECKLIST



CHECKLIST IMT7

MARINE COORDINATOR (TIER 2/3 ONLY) MC


3 Attend Initial Briefing. Assessment 4 Once briefed by the IC or OO, advise the OO of likely

staffing/equipment requirements or constraints for marine response.

Planning 5 In consultation with the OO, develop and update a Marine SubPlan for the IAP.

6 Calculate marine response equipment/ labour/ transport requirements and provide to Logistics Officer.

Ongoing 7 Direct and coordinate marine response activities. Response 8 Prepare workorders for marine response teams.

9 Ensure that Marine Response Teams receive required: a Information; i.e. Briefings/ Inductions/ Weather. b Personal protective equipment. c Supplies.

10 Monitor activities of nonresponse craft and, if necessary, request (via OO) an exclusion zone .

11 Obtain regular (daily) data (from OO or Planning Section): a Location of slick: aerial surveillance reports. b Condition of the oil (field reports, modelling). c Sea state and weather.

12 If permission is given to use dispersants, coordinate vessel based dispersant operations.

13 Monitor aerial spraying activities and ensure that vessels are clear.

14 Request (from OO) aerial observer support for containment and recovery operations, and for vessel dispersant spraying operations.

15 Inform Waste Management Coordinator of anticipated waste volumes and type.

16 Document all use of equipment, consumables and services. Response Termination

17 Advise vessels and other Marine Unit personnel of termination.

18 Ensure that all Field Teams return safely. 19 Ensure that all equipment is cleaned, repaired and returned



END MC CHECKLIST



CHECKLIST IMT8

SHORELINE COORDINATOR (TIER 2/3 ONLY) SC

Phase Action Time Mobilisation 1 Upon callout, report to Incident Controller/ICC. / Activation 2 Start Personal Log.

3 Attend Initial Briefing. 4 Assist EC to obtain and collate available data re:

a Weather. b Tides, currents. c Action taken to date.

Assessment 5 Advise the IC of likely staffing, equipment and logistics requirements for shoreline response. Advise OO of known constraints.

Planning 6 In consultation with the OO, develop and update a Shoreline SubPlan for the IAP.

7 Calculate shoreline response equipment/ labour/ transport requirements and provide to OO or Logistics Officer.

Ongoing 8 Obtain regular (daily) data on: Response a Location of oil: aerial surveillance reports and Shoreline

Assessment Team data. b Condition of the oil (field reports, modelling).

9 Prepare workorders for shoreline response teams. 10 Ensure that Shoreline Teams receive required:

a Information; i.e. Briefings/ Inductions/ Weather. b Personal protective equipment. c Communications equipment. d Supplies.

11 Monitor activities of nonresponse personnel and request (via IC) security if necessary.

12 If permission is given to use dispersants onshore , ensure that all H&S procedures are followed.

13 Ensure the provision of land transport for shoreline cleanup and assessment teams (via Logistics Officer).

14 Coordinate Shoreline Assessment Teams. 15 Coordinate Shoreline Cleanup Teams. 16 Document all use of equipment, consumables and services.


17 Advise shoreline response teams and ensure that all return safely.

18 Ensure that all equipment is cleaned, repaired and returned to stores.

19 Attend IMT debrief, if required. Post Spill 20 Ensure that all records are retrieved/ collated/ stored.

21 Provide costs and supporting documentation to OC. END SC CHECKLIST



CHECKLIST IMT9

HEALTH AND SAFETY COORDINATOR (TIER 2/3 ONLY) HSC

Phase Action Time

Activation/ 1 Upon callout, report to Incident Controller/ICC. Mobilisation 2 Start Personal Log.

3 Attend Initial Briefing. Assessment 4 Advise the IC of staffing and logistics requirements for

Health and Safety function. Planning 5 Obtain information on the oil type and assess whether it

poses particular health or safety risks (e.g. fire or other hazard).

6 Develop and update a Shoreline SubPlan to implement the IAP shoreline response strategies.

Ongoing 7 Implement H&S induction process for all personnel. Response 8 Ensure that proper H&S procedures have been

implemented for the response. 9 Rectify any practices which breach the H&S procedures

implemented for the response. 10 Obtain regular (daily) data on:

a Activities of response field teams. b Condition of the oil (field reports, modelling).

11 Ensure that proper H&S procedures have been implemented for the response, i.e. teams receive: a Safety inductions. b Personal protective equipment. c Communications equipment. d Supplies.

Response 12 Compile any incident Reports for debriefing. Termination 13 Attend IMT debrief, if required. Post Spill 14 Ensure that all records are retrieved/ collated/ stored.

15 Provide costs and supporting documentation to IC.

END HSC CHECKLIST



CHECKLIST IMT10

WASTE MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR (TIER 2/3 ONLY) WMC

Phase Action Time Activation/ 1 Upon callout, report to Incident Controller/ ICC. Mobilisation 2 Start Personal Log.

3 Attend Initial Briefing. Assessment 4 Make preliminary assessment of waste types and volumes.

5 Advise the OO of likely staffing and logistics requirements for waste management response.

Planning 6 In consultation with the OO, develop and update a Waste Management SubPlan.

7 Calculate waste management equipment/ labour/ transport requirements and provide to Logistics Officer (via OO).

Ongoing Response

8 As required advise marine and shoreline response field teams on the temporary storage of collected oil.

9 Coordinate the transport of oil and oiled debris to central storage, or permanent disposal, sites.

10 Obtain regular (daily) data on: a Location of oily waste. b Type and volume of waste being generated.

11 Prepare workorders for waste management teams and personnel.

12 Coordinate and deploy any field waste management teams. 13 Document all use of equipment, consumables and services.

Response 14 Advise field teams and ensure that all return safely. Termination 15 Ensure that all equipment is cleaned, repaired and returned

to stores. 16 Compile a waste inventory. 17 Prepare a long term waste management strategy if required. 18 Attend IMT debrief, if required.


END WMC CHECKLIST



CHECKLIST IMT11

LOGISTICS OFFICER LO

Phase/Task Action Time Activation/ 1 Upon callout, report to Incident Controller in ICC. Mobilisation 2 Start Personal Log.

3 Attend Initial Briefing. Assessment 4 Advise the IC of staffing and other requirements. Planning 5 Attend initial planning meeting with IC and IMT.

6 Compile service & support requirements list for IMT. 7 Tier 2/3 only: Develop Logistics SubPlan. 8 Tier2/3 or response over a wide area: Develop a

Communications SubPlan (nominate a Communications Coordinator, CC).

13 Coordinate and process requests for resources. 14 Prepare & record procurement and service contracts. 15 Record all equipment and services commissioned or

supplied and costs. 16 Establish staging areas/ storage facilities as required.

Liaise with the IC and other Officers/Coordinators and calculate future service & support requirements, re: a Procure personnel and equipment as directed. b Provide adequate storage for equipment. c Delivery of resources. d Shelters and field amenities. e Accommodation. f Catering services. g Field decontamination facilities. h Security for all areas of the response. i Transport. j Fuel. k Maintenance. l Appropriate communications. m Technical support. n First aid services. o Ambulance services.

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p Record of First Aid/CPR trained personnel. 18 Establish check in/out procedures and records for

personnel and equipment.

Ongoing Response

19 Provide for the ongoing maintenance of equipment. 20 Inform all Logistics personnel of termination. 21 Ensure that all equipment is accounted for/ returned. 22 Ensure that all equipment is cleaned, repaired and returned

to owner or supplier. 23 Compile list of consumed/lost/damaged equipment. 24 Attend IC debrief.


25 Ensure that all records are collated and given the IC.

END LO CHECKLIST



CHECKLIST IMT12

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (TIER 2/3 ONLY) FAO

Phase/Task Action Time

1 Upon callout, report to Incident Controller. 2 Start Personal Log.

Reporting/ Activation

3 Attend Initial Briefing. Assessment 4 In consultation with the IC determine staffing requirements.

5 Call in required staff. 6 Allocate work locations and Tasks to Section personnel.

Establishing Section

8 Brief Section personnel. 9 Attend initial planning meeting with IC and other Section

officers. 10 Identify service & support requirements.

Planning

11 Ensure that the IC and Section Officers are aware of the administrative arrangements in place.

12 Oversee functions (see 17) and keep IC informed 13 Log all procurements and, where appropriate, commence

payment/cost recovery procedures. 14 Overview legal requirements and take action/advise IC as

appropriate. 15 Record and process all damages claims. 16 Maintain a Log of all Section activities for Administrative

Support Report. Administration Unit (Administration Coordinator):

Provide staff to undertake administrative services, including: a Communications; telephones, facsimiles radios (qualified

personnel only), courier services.

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b Clerical services; typing. Finance Unit (Finance Coordinator): 18 Administer contracting services. 19 Pay all accounts and costs associated with the incident. 20 Collate expenditure records for cost recovery. Records Unit (Records Coordinator): 21 Collate response personnel time sheets 22 Implement a records management system. Incident Control Centre Management Unit (ICC Manager) : 23 Establish ICC. 24 Maintain Status Boards. 25 Manage information flow within the ICC.

Ongoing Response

26 Administer ICC security. 27 Collate all records. 28 Secure records and notify IC that records are collated and secured. 29 Upon advice from IC arrange for records to be stored or sent to

nominated accounting agency for further processing.


30 Undertake an inventory of all equipment and consumables and return as instructed.

Post Spill 31 Attend debrief or other meetings as required. END FAO CHECKLIST


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Note: All tables are at the end of this Appendix Item Source

Aircraft: Surveillance

Consult Appendix G under “services”. If local aircraft are unavailable, or sources cannot be located, contact the NT MPC for assistance.

Aircraft: Spraying Operations

Activation of the Fixed Wing Aerial Dispersant Capability (FWADC) is through the NT MPC or NT SC. Who will contact the AMSA’s duty officer, via AusSAR (see Appendix G).

Charts The following Charts cover NT waters:

• AUS 14m Groote Eylandt Approaches to Milner Bay (1:75,000). • AUS 20m Clarence Strait (1:50,000). • AUS 27 Approaches to Port of Darwin (1:75,000). • AUS 28 Port of Darwin (1:25,000). • AUS 304 Wellesley Island to Vanderlin Island (1:300,000). • AUS 306 Cape Vanderlin to Cape Grey (1:300,000). • AUS 308 Goulburn Islands to Melville Island (1:300,000). • AUS 309m Darwin to Penguin Shoal (Eastern Sheet) (1:300,000). • AUS 316 Charles Point to Pelican Islet, inc. Victoria

River(1:300,000). • AUS 318m Pelican Island to Penguin Shoal(1:300,000). • AUS 442 Cape Don to Cape Wessel (1:500,000). • AUS 715m Cape Arnhem to Cpe Wessel (inc. Gove Hr). • AUS 720 Port Essington to Cape Hotham (1:150,000). • AUS 722 Cape Hotham to Cape Fourcroy (1:150,000). • AUS 724m Fog Bay to Port Keats (1:150,000). • AUS 725m Port Keats to Victoria River (1:150,000).

Communications Oil spill response communications on site are based on VHF radio. See Section 9.2.5

Contact Numbers A full Contact Directory is provided in Appendix G. Defence Force Assistance

The NT SC may request Defence Force assistance through Emergency Management Australia (EMA), or through AMSA, EPG (who will contact EMA). EMA will arrange for Defence Force assistance once all avenues of utilising commercial resources have been exhausted, or where time frames are such that it is impractical to use normal commercial resources.

Documentation Basic forms are provided in Appendix D. NT MOP Manual (Module C) provides additional forms. See Section 5 of this OSCP.

Environmental Information

Environmental information is available from the NT ESC. See also “Oil Spill Response Atlas (OSRA)”.

Equipment: NT The equipment available in NT is listed in Table B.1. This can be accessed via the IC or NT SC.

Equipment: National Plan

National stockpiles are listed in the MOSES database (ref. National Marine Oil Spill Contingency Plan Appendix 4), which can be accessed through the IC, NT SC or AMSA. National Plan equipment stored in NT can be released by:

• Authorised Australian Maritime Safety Authority Officers. • Any designated NT Releasing Officer (ref. Appendix G).

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Equipment: AMOSC

AMOSC equipment will be released on the request of an Authorised Officer (see Appendix G) or via AMSA, EPG.

Equipment: Communications

Communications equipment for the IMT can be obtained from the nominated Communications Coordinator (see Section 10.2.5).

Equipment: Oil Company

Under AMOSPlan industry can access mutual aid from other industry company resources if the Responsible party is a member of AMOSC. To activate the plan a request for assistance is made from the RP Mutual Aid Contact (MAC, see Appendix G) of the to the MAC of a company that is able to provide assistance.

Environmental Data

See Appendix C. Also refer to Oil Spill Response Atlas (OSRA) below.

Glossary See NT MOP Manual, Module N. Health and Safety See Section 6.5 of this OSCP and also NT MOP Manual Module I. International Assistance

International assistance can be obtained through the NT SC who will contact AMSA, EPG.

Materials Safety Data Sheets

Provided in NT MOP, Module J.

Media Refer to Section 4.4. For NT arrangements see NT MOP Manual, Module H.

Oil Behaviour See Appendix E. Oil Character For local oils see Appendix E. Module M of NT MOP Manual contains

an inventory of a large number of oils and lists their characteristics. The character of the oil should be determined from the RP, destination facility or producer of the oil. The following details should be obtained as soon as possible:

• Product name. • Specific gravity (density). • Flash point. • Viscosity at current temperature, or reference temperature. • Pour point. • Wax content. • Asphaltene content.

Oil Spill Response Atlas (OSRA)

Information on environmental resources can be obtained from the Oil Spill Response Atlas (OSRA) held by NRETAS, see Contact Directory, Appendix G).

Oil Spill Trajectory Modelling

Oil spill trajectory modelling is available from AMSA, EPG Canberra and can be run at the request of the IC/NT MPC or NT SC.

The Oil Spill Trajectory Model (OSTM) can be accessed by contacting:

• AMSA, EPG Duty Officer. • AMSA’s Web Site, www.amsa.gov.au. • After hours, AusSAR who will contact the AMSA, EPG Duty Officer.

The AMSA “Oil Spill Trajectory Modelling (OSTM) Request” form should be used and sent by either email or fax. The form is available on the AMSA web site and on the digital (CD) version of NT MOP Manual, Module C.



Oil Spill Trajectory Modelling Continued Arrangements may be made with AMSA, EPG for model output to be

sent, (via facsimile or email) to the ICC, or other location, at regular intervals.

Caution: Like all models, the output is a prediction only and is not a substitute for field observations

The trajectory of a spill can be roughly calculated by adding the surface current velocity to 3% of the wind velocity. This is done using a “vector diagram” (see below):

Oil Spill Trajectory Calculation

Oil Weathering Modelling

Oil fate predictions can be obtained from AMSA, EPG. This is available through OSTM and also through the “Automated Data Inquiry for Oil Spills (ADIOS)” model developed by the US National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). ADIOS can also be run by:

• NT SC • AMOSC. • AMSA.

Personnel: NT

Personnel can be obtained through the NT MPC and, for large responses, the NT SC.

Personnel: National

National Response Team (NRT) members are can be seconded through AMSA, EPG. This should be requested through the NT MPC or NT SC.

Personnel: Industry

Member companies can obtain equipment operators and other personnel via AMOSC.

Sampling A sampling protocol is included in Appendix A, Checklist G and also in NT MOP Manual, Module M, Attachment II.

Training See Appendix F. Weather Regional weather conditions and predictions are available from the

Duty Officer of the Bureau of Meteorology (24 hour contact).

Local weather information should also be from the Port Operations office.

Wind Vector (W

v)

Surface Current Vector (Cv)

3% of Wind Vector

Movement of slick (Sv) = Sum of the two vectors Sv = Cv + (3% of Wv)



Table B.1 NT Equipment

Description Owner Custodian I.D. No. Darwin DISPERSANT ARDROX 6120 8.0t AMSA DPC MOD0393 DISPERSANT BP AB 30.0t AMSA DPC MOD0394 DISPERSANT SHELL VDC 4.0t BP BP MODA334 DISPERSANT BP AB 1.0t SHELL Shell MODA371 PUMP DISPERSANT SYSTEM WSL AMSA DPC PAL4338 PUMP DISPERSANT SYSTEM WSL AMSA DPC PAL4346 PUMP DISPERSANT SYSTEM WSL AMSA DPC PAL4432 PUMP DISPERSANT SYSTEM WSL AMSA DPC PAL4437 SPRAY UNIT VESSEL MOUNTED VIKOSPRAY BP BP PALA017 SPRAY BUCKET DISPERSANT HELICOPTER SIMPLEX AMSA DPC PDK5098 SPRAY BUCKET DISPERSANT HELICOPTER SIMPLEX 1 AMSA DPC PDKNEW TANK RECOVERED OIL FLEXIDAM 10000 LT AMSA DPC PBD10735 TANK RECOVERED OIL FLEXIDAM 10000 LT AMSA DPC PBD10736 TANK RECOVERED OIL COLLAPSIBLE TRANSPAC AMSA DPC PBD4385 TANK RECOVERED OIL COLLAPSIBLE TRANSPAC AMSA DPC PBD4475 SKIMMER WEIR FOILEX MINI AMSA DPC PDA10772 SKIMMER ROPE MOP ORI PIRANHA 1000 AMSA DPC PDD4463 BOOM SELF BUOYANT AUSTPOL D2 60 m AMSA DPC PDF4451 BOOM SELF BUOYANT AUSTPOL D2 240 m AMSA DPC PDF4944 BOOM SELF BUOYANT SLICKBAR MK32E 900 m AMSA DPC PDF7661A BOOM SELF INFLATING VERSATECH ZOOM 12/18 300 m AMSA DPC PDH4239 BOOM BEACH STRUCTURFLEX LAND SEA 160m AMSA DPC PDI11634 BOOM BEACH STRUCTUREFLEX LAND SEA 140M AMSA DPC PDI12491 ANCHOR KIT SMALL 15KG SET OF 8 AMSA DPC PDO10781 BOOM BEACH STRUCTURFLEX LAND SEA 200 m AMSA DPC UNK0005 TRAILER BOX TANDEM AXLE AMSA DPC VCA4229 TRAILER OIL SPILL SHELL DPC VCAA272 PUNT ALUMINIUM KAYFA 5.2M AMSA DPC WCA4981 Gove DISPERSANT BP AB 10 t AMSA MOD0395 DISPERSANT BP AB 5 t NABALCO MODA368 PUMP DISPERSANT SYSTEM WSL AMSA PAL4332 PUMP DISPERSANT SYSTEM WSL AMSA PAL4334 TANK OIL COLLAPSIBLE RECOVERY (CORT) NABALCO PBDA068 SKIMMER WEIR DESMI 250 NABALCO PDAA095 BOOM SELF BUOYANT AUSTPOL CUBE 400 m NABALCO PDFA152 BOOM SELF BUOYANT AUSTPOL D2 200 m NABALCO PDFA153 BOOM INFLATABLE ROBOOM (BEACH) 60 m NABALCO PDGA174 BOOM BEACH AUSTPOL BEACH BOOM 62 m NABALCO

Nabalco

PDIA205 Groote Eylandt DISPERSANT BP AB 5.4 T AMSA MOD0396 BOOM SELF BUOYANT STRUCTURFLEX GP 300 m AMSA NEW0018 PUMP DISPERSANT SYSTEM WSL AMSA PAL4911 TANK RECOVERED OIL FLEXIDAM 10000 LT AMSA PBD11965 TANK RECOVERED OIL FLEXIDAM 10000 LT AMSA PBD11966 SKIMMER WEIR FOILEX MINI AMSA PDA11038 BOOM SELF BUOYANT PACIFIC GP 800 300 m AMSA

GEMCO

PDF4296

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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION APPENDIX

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INDEX TO MAPS

Map 1 Northern Territory Location Map C 3 Map 2 Northern Territory Logistics Map C 5 Map 3 Bing Bong C 7 Map 3 Cobourg C 9 Map 4 Darwin C11 Map 5 Groote Eylandt C13 Map 6 Nhulunbuy C15 Map 7 Tiwi C17

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DOCUMENTATION APPENDIX

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1.0 THE NEED FOR DOCUMENTATION

It is important that information generated and distributed for spill response preparedness and during a spill response, is accurately recorded, transmitted, acted upon and, ultimately, stored for future use.

2.0 Forms

Two types of Form are supplied for use with this OSCP (See below).

2.1 OSCP Forms

These are used for the maintenance of the OSCP and relate mainly to OSCP maintenance.

2.2 Incident Management Team Forms

These are designed for use during a spill response. These IMT Forms support the ICS procedures outlined in Module C of the NT MOP Manual. Table 1 lists the available IMT Forms and their use.

Note: In a small response (e.g. a Tier 1 or lower Tier 2) only a few of these will be required. In a larger (upper Tier 2 or tier 3) or more prolonged response more documentation may be required.

Table 2 indicates which IMT Role is likely to use the various forms. Personnel nominated against the various IMT functions should be familiar with the purpose and structure of the relevant forms.

2.3 Tracking Incident Management Forms

All forms used during an incident should be given a Reference Number.

Completed forms should be numbered with an alphanumeric Reference Number showing source and number, e.g. IC/ 03 denotes the third form issued by the Incident Controller.

2.4 Supplied Forms

POLREP, SITREP and LOG Forms are supplied in hard copy at the end of this Appendix. All other forms are supplied with the NT MOP Manual CD ROM.

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Table D.1 List of Incident Management Team Forms

Form No. Title Purpose Reporting and Message Forms REP 01 Marine Pollution Incident Report

Form (POLREP). Report details of the incident for initial assessment and planning.

REP 02 Marine Pollution Situation Report (SITREP).

Report current status of the response and incident.

REP 03 Title TBA. Detailed incident reporting form to be sent to AMSA. REP 04 Message Form. Memos, faxes, telephone call messages. REP 05 Message Cover Sheet. Used to preface documents for dispatch or for messages to

be relayed to a large number of people. Incident Control

IC 01 IMT Key Role Allocation and Contacts

Documents the names and contact details of IMT members. An equivalent status Board is also used.

IC 02 Contact List Lists IMT members and contact numbers. Incident Action Plan (IAP) Forms

IAP 01 IAP Part 1: Strategy Aim, Objectives and Strategies IAP 02 IAPPart 2: Tactics IAP 03 IAP: Deployment

Tactics (methods), resources required and deployments.

Status and Resource Tracking Forms STA 01 Status Update: Incident details STA 02 Status Update: Weather. STA 03 Status Update:

Tides/Sunrise/Sunset. STA 04 Status Update: Environmental

Resources at Risk. STA 05 Status Update: Meeting Schedule. STA 06 Status Update: Media Schedule. STA 07 Status Update: Equipment

Deployment. STA 08 Status Update: Personnel

Deployment. STA 09 Wildlife Status STA 10 Status Update: Media/ Public

Bulletins.

To document and authorise inputs and changes to the respective Status Boards (ref. Table E.3).

The forms may be used as an alternative to the use of Status Boards in lower Tiered responses or where wall space for Status Boards is limited.

The Forms allow the tracking of activities, equipment and personnel resources and document activities of the Operations Section Units.

Once Status boards have been updated these forms would be sent to the Records Unit/ Finance and Administration Section for filing.

Workforce Management Forms WM 01 Labour Registration Form. To determine suitable allocation of personnel to Tasks. WM 02 Personnel Assignment Form. Used to assign personnel to Section/ Units/ Tasks. WM 03 General Work Order Form. Provides authority, guidelines and instructions for the

undertaking of specific Tasks. WM 04 Workplace Incident Form. Used to report incidents or other occurrence that require

remedial action. WM 05 Personal or Section/ Unit Log To record Personal, Section or Unit work activities.

Logistics Forms LO 01 Resource Requisition/Allocation

Form. To request resources (equipment/materials/personnel), and to track the acquisition, allocation and delivery of these.

LO 02 Equipment Tracking Log To track supply/return of equipment from Logistics Section or stores.

Specialist Forms (Numbered according to Section and Unit) OA 01 Aerial Observation Report Form To record aerial surveillance flight observations. OS 01 Shoreline Assessment Form. To document oil distribution on specific shorelines. OS 02 Shoreline Status Tracking Form. To track shoreline assessment and cleanup activities. OW 01 Waste Tracking Form. To track waste generated, transported and stored. LC 01 Radio Communications Allocation Logs the allocation of equipment and frequencies to IMT

Sections and Units. LM 01 Medical Resources. Lists the Medical resources available and contact details. OSTM Oil Spill Trajectory Model Form Form to be filled out and sent to AMSA in order to get Oil

Spill Trajectory run of spill.


INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM FORM REP 01


MARINE POLLUTION INCIDENT REPORT (POLREP)

This POLREP is to be completed with as much information as possible (regardless of the size of the spill) and faxed to:

NT MPC at DLP Marine , Fax: (08) 8924 7009, and Duty Officer, AMSA, EPG Fax: (02) 6230 6868 Other: __________________ Fax: ________________

Date/Time of Report _____/_____/_____ ____:_____ (24 hr) Ref. No.

Date/Time of Incident

Location of Incident

Latitude Longitude

Name

Position

Contact Address

Telephone

Fax

Original Report Source

Mobile

Nature of the Incident & Spill Source

Point of Discharge

Identity &Position of Adjacent Vessels (if source unknown)

Cause of Discharge

Oil Type or Description

Nature & Extent of Pollution

Movement & Speed of Movement

Has Discharge Stopped? TURN OVER FOR PAGE 2 OF POLREP




POLREP PAGE 2 Weather/ Sea/ Tide Conditions

Combat Agency

Name

Telephone

Fax

Incident Controller

Contact

Mobile

Statutory Agency

Initial Response Actions

Samples Taken? Yes No If Yes, Detail

If Yes, Detail Photographs Video Digital Photo Images Taken? (Tick Box)

Additional Information

Name

Agency

Position/ Role

Contact Telephone

Fax

POLREP Prepared By

Mobile

Attachments? Yes No I If Yes Note No of Pages Attached: ______




MARINE POLLUTION SITUATION REPORT (SITREP)

Precedence Urgent Immediate Standard Ref. No. This Form is to be completed with as much information as possible (regardless of the size of the spill) and faxed to:

NT MPC at NT DLP Marine, Fax: (08) 8924 7009, and Duty Officer, AMSA, EPG Fax: (02) 6230 6868 Other: __________________ Fax: ________________

Final SITREP? Yes No Next SITREP ___:____ on ___ / ___ / ___

Date/Time

POLREP Reference Name Incident

Latitude Longitude

Name

Agency

Position/ Role Contact Telephone

Fax

SITREP Prepared By

Mobile

Summary of Events Since Last Report (POLREP/SITREP)

Expected Developments

Areas Threatened

Planned Actions

TURN OVER FOR PAGE 2 OF SITREP




SITREP PAGE 2 Details of Assistance Required

Other information

Attachments? Yes No I If Yes Note No of Pages Attached: __________


INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM FORM WM 05


PERSONAL LOG OR SECTION/ UNIT LOG

Spill Incident Ref. No.

Name/ Section Unit

Date Time Details Cost

Page No:____________

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OIL CHARACTER APPENDIX

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1.0 OILS IN NT WATERS

Table E.1 lists the type and character of oils transported in NT coastal waters and Ports.

Table E.1 Oils Transported in NT Coastal Waters and Ports

Oil Group Density Viscosity (cSt) (1)

Flash Point ( o C)

Pour Point ( o C)

Motor SpiritLeaded I 0.755 <1 30 Low Motor SpiritUnleaded I 0.7306 <1 3840 Low Aviation Gasoline (Avgas) I 0.79 <2.0 40 80 <40 Jet FuelA I 0.7973 ~4.0 3840 Low Diesel II 0.8272 3.5 5060 Low Lubricating Oils* III 0.86

0.88 Variable (30240)

50 to very high

Low

Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) IV >0.95 High Very high High Crudes IIIV Variable Variable Variable Variable

(1) At 15.5 o C. All are fluid except some fresh or weathered Heavy Fuel oils.

Many marine spill response methods are limited by oil characteristics (e.g. viscosity) or characteristics of the slick (surface area or slick thickness). It is important, therefore, to determine or predict the properties and behaviour of oils at sea.

Oil properties and behaviour are depend not only on oil type but also on ambient conditions, particularly temperature, winds and sea state.

A general review of oil character and the implications of these for spill response can be found in NT MOP Manual (Module M).

2.0 OIL BEHAVIOUR

Table E.2 General Weathering Trends for Various Oil Types

Weathering Process

Motor Spirit

Avgas Jet Fuel A

Diesel Lube’ Oils*

HFO

Spreading. Rapid Rapid Rapid Rapid Rapid Moderate

Slow Moderate

Evaporation High Moderate Moderate Low Very Low* Emulsification Little or no

tendency Low*

Moderate Moderate*

High High High (1) LowHigh

Physical Dispersion

Rapid Rapid Rapid Rapid Variable Low

Dissolution Little Little Little Little or None

Little or None*

Little

Photooxidation Not significant

Not significant

Not Significant

Not significant

Not significant

Not significant

Sedimentation Very Low Probability

Very Low Probability

Low Probability unless in contact with muds

Moderate Moderate High*

(1) Highly variable characteristics between oils of the same group

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Table E.3 Predicted Persistence Oils at Sea (Figures Indicate % Remaining at Sea) (1)

Volume Spilled

Time after Spill

Motor Spirit

Avgas Jet Fuel

Diesel Lube’ Oils*

HFO

1 hr 17 40 66 69 100 100 2 hrs 9 21 47 52 99(>150) 99 3 hrs * 14 36 40 98 (>190) 98 4 hrs * 9 27 30 98 (230) 97 5 hrs * * 21 23 97 (270) 96 6 hrs * * 16 17 97 (>300) 95 7 hrs * * 13 12 96(>300) 94 8 hrs * * 10 9 96>300) 93 9 hrs * * * * 96(>300) 92 12 hrs * * * * 95 (>300) 89 (100) 24 hrs * * * * 92 (300) 82 (120) 36 hrs * * * * 89 (300) 79 (120)

10 tonnes

48 hrs * * * * 86 (>280) 75 (120) 1 hr 35 66 80 100 100 2 hrs 23 42 65 100(150) 100 3 hrs 16 29 56 61 100 (200) 100 4 hrs 13 21 48 100 (240) 99 5 hrs 10 15 41 100 (270) 99 6 hrs * 12 35 39 100 (300) 99 7 hrs * 9 30 100 (300) 98 8 hrs * * 26 100 (300) 97 9 hrs * * 23 26 100 (>300) 96 12 hrs * * 14 15 99 (>300) 91 15 hrs * * 10 9 98 (>300) 90 18 hrs * * * * 97 (>300) 88 24 hrs * * * * 96 (>300) 87

100 tonnes

48 hrs * * * * 92 (>300) 79 (120) 1 hr 47 80 88 100 100 2 hrs 34 59 78 100 (150) 100 3 hrs 26 45 70 73 100 (200) 100 6 hrs 14 21 51 55 100 (300) 100 9 hrs 10 13 44 42 100 (300) 99 12 hrs * * 27 32 100 (>300) 98 15 hrs * * 24 100 (>300) 97 18 hrs * * 16 17 100 (>300) 96 21 hrs * * 10 12 100 (>300) 95 24 hrs * * * * 100 (>300) 94

500 tonnes

48 hrs * * * * 97 (>300) 84 (120) * = Oil slick expected to be broken up (1) Weathering rates assume sea temperatures of 25 0 C, and winds of 15 knots. Higher wind speeds

and warmer seas would increase losses. (2) See Table 5. (3) Volumes in brackets indicates potential volume of slick taking into account emulsification

These should be considered upper estimates. (4) Numbers in italics are for spill volumes above those that can be spilt in NT.



3.0 RESPONSE IMPLICATIONS

3.1 Group I Oils

The rapid spreading rates of these oils indicates that containment strategies are unlikely to succeed in the open sea. Inshore containment using booms deployed in a collection array may be possible.

The rapid evaporation rate and low flash point indicate that containment strategies should only be attempted after initial weathering has occurred and only if sensitive resources are threatened

These oils pose a significant health and safety risk when fresh.

The use of dispersants is not warranted unless the oil poses a fire risk and other fire prevention strategies (e.g. use of foam) are unavailable. Dispersant use is generally not advisable because:

• The oil film is too thin for effective application, or • Dispersed oil would be toxic to marine life. • The oil is not persistent.

3.2 Diesel Fuel Oil

Although classed as persistent oils, diesels are expected to undergo a rapid spreading and evaporative loss in warm waters and, consequently, slicks are likely to break up. Diesel oils tend not to form emulsions at temperatures or mixing energies likely to be found in the region and so this will not inhibit spreading of the slick or evaporation rates.

Modelling of diesel using the ADIOS Model indicate that up to 80% of a small diesel spill would be dissipated within 6 hours of release. Less than 10% of the oil is likely to persist beyond 24 hours post spill (Table E.2).

The rapid spreading rate of diesel presents problems for containment strategies at sea but if contained, diesel is easily recovered with sorbent or oleophilic disc skimmers.

Although dispersible, the rapid spread makes this strategy ineffective; i.e. the oil film is generally too thin

3.3 Lubricating Oils

Lubricating oils are highly persistent and are characterised by a very high tendency to form emulsions with seawater and a low evaporation rate. These features can combine to produce large volumes of “mousse” at sea – in a relatively short time

The viscosity of the emulsions can, with continuous weathering, present difficulties for dispersant application and recovery using skimmers



3.4 Heavy Fuel Oils (HFO)

Heavy fuel oils are carried by bulk carriers as fuel. Although highly variable in their composition, all HFOs are highly persistent and have high viscosities. They are prone to emulsify, after a short period of weathering.

Viscosity is considerably increased by weathering. Emulsification may also result in a significant increase in the volume of the slick.

4.0 USING ADIOS TO PREDICT OIL BEHAVIOUR

The “Automated Data Inquiry for Oil Spills (ADIOS)” program models the behaviour of oil under various conditions.

The model requires the user to input:

• Oil type (by name). • Spill volume. • Instantaneous spill or timed release. • Wind speed. • Wave height (or set defaults based on wind). • Sea temperature. • Sea salinity and density (or defaults based on temperature).

Output is either as a table or graph and includes:

• Changes to oil: Density. Viscosity. Water content (emulsification).

• Evaporative loss. • Physical dispersion. • Oil budget, i.e. percentage or volume of oil lost and remaining at sea.

Note: ADIOS provides for the volume of oil remaining at sea. For emulsified oils, the slick volume must be adjusted for water content:

Slick Volume = Oil Volume (1water content)

E.g: If there is 10m 3 of oil remaining and the water content of the slick is 60% then there is 25m 3 of emulsion still at sea, i.e:

Slick volume = 10 = 10 = 25m 3 (1 0.6) 0.4

Note: ADIOS does not model the behaviour of oils on shorelines.


MAINTAINING PREPAREDNESS APPENDIX

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1.0 MAINTAINING THE OSCP

The NT MPC is responsible for:

• Holding the Master Copy of the NT OSCP. • Ensuring that copies of the OSCP are distributed. • Distributing revised Pages, Sections or Appendices to all holders of

controlled OSCP copies. • Maintaining the OSCP distribution record.

Responsibility for maintaining the currency of the various OSCP Sections and Appendices is shown in Table F.1.

Table F.1 Revision Schedule for the OSCP

Section Title Responsible Person

Frequency of Review

1 Introduction 2 Response Organisation 3 Reporting and Activation 4 Incident Control 5 Planning 6 Operations 7 Marine Response

NT MPC (DLP Marine)

8 Shoreline Response 9 Waste Management

NRETAS

10 Logistics 11 Finance and Administration 12 Terminating the Response

App A Operating Procedures

After any significant change to NT or

National organisation

After each exercise or spill response.

App B Equipment & Support Services

NT MPC (DLP Marine)

Annual App C Environmental Information Annual App D Documentation

Environmental Superintendent Annual

App E Oil Character ESC (NRETAS) New oil type. App F Maintaining Preparedness Annual App G Contact Directory

NT MPC (DLP Marine) 6 months

2.0 TRAINING

Training is essential if personnel are to act quickly, effectively and safely.

Table F.2 shows the levels of training desirable for personnel nominated against the various IMT roles.

NORTHERN TERRITORY OIL SPILL CONTINGENCY PLAN APPENDIX F


Table F.2 Levels of Training for Nominated IMT Members

Training (1) Response Function

and level Operators Course

Familiarisation Course

ICS/AIIMS/IMT Management

Field Exercise

DeskTop exercise

Other

Incident Controller 2 2 2 1 1 Community Liaison Officer 2 1 Incident Safety Officer (3) 2 1 Environmental and Scientific Coordinator ESC Workshop Environment Coordinator 2 1 ESC Workshop Media Liaison Officer 2 1 Planning Officer 2 1 Planning Unit Coordinators 3 1 Operations Officer 2 2 3 1 1 Marine Coordinator 1 2 1 1 Marine Response Team 1 3 1 1 Shoreline Coordinator 2 1 1 Shoreline Team Leaders 3 1 1

2 Shoreline Cleanup Course

Wildlife Coordinator 2 1 OH&S Coordinator 3 1 Logistics Officer 3 1 Waste Management Coordinator 3 1 Logistics Officer 2 1 Logistics Unit Coordinators (2) 3 1 Finance and Administration Officer 2 1 Finance and Admin Unit Coordinators 3 1 (1) Numbers refer to frequency of training, i.e. “1” indicates a suitable course once per year, “2” indicates a course every two years,

0.5 indicates a course/exercise twice a year. Course descriptions are provided in Section F.2.1. (2) Plus appropriate qualifications for task, e.g. radio operators license for Communications Coordinator and Medical Qualifications for Medical Coordinator

NORTHERN TERRITORY OIL SPILL CONTINGENCY PLAN APPENDIX F


NT OIL SPILL CONTINGENCY PLAN

CONTACT DIRECTORY

Updated – M

ay 2012

NT MARINE OIL POLLUTION MANUAL Page 2 of 6

1.1 Spill Response Nominated Positions NAME BUSINESS 24 HOURS MOBILE FAX EMAIL

Chairman, NT State Committee

Nicholas Papandonakis

8924 7598 0401 116 097 0401 116 097 8924 7324 [email protected]

NT Spill Commander Nicholas Papandonakis

8924 7598 0401 116 097 0401 116 097 8924 7324 [email protected]

Deputy NT Spill Commander

Simon Saunders 8924 7453 0401 110 092 0401 110 092 8924 7009 [email protected]

Marine Pollution Coordinator

Jon Abbey 8924 7101 8924 7009 [email protected]

Deputy Marine Pollution Coordinator

Brad Thomson 8924 7103 0408 896 937 8924 7009 [email protected]

Environment and Scientific Support Coordinator (ESC)

Nigel Green 8924 4050 0401 118 331 0401 118 331 8924 4053 [email protected]

AMSA Darwin Doug Robinson 8947 3794 0418 899 000 0418 899 000 8947 3874 [email protected]

1.2 NT Agencies 1.2.1 Bureau of Meteorology

NAME BUSINESS 24 HOURS MOBILE FAX EMAIL Darwin Office 8920 3826 8920 3826 8920 3802 Severe Weather Warnings 8920 3820 8920 3820 Cyclone Warnings 8920 3820 1300 659 211 1902 935 218 Coastal Water 1902 935 214 Satellite Pictures

Aust. Region 1902 935 201

WA 1902 935 204 1.2.2 Department of Resources (DOR)

NAME BUSINESS 24 HOURS MOBILE FAX EMAIL Mines & Petroleum Management

Office 8999 5197 8999 6527

Director 8999 6470 8999 6527 Petroleum Environmental Adviser

8999 6826 8999 6527

mailto:[email protected]








Berrimah Research Farm Darwin Office 8999 2133 8999 2043

1.2.3 Department of Lands and Planning, (DLP) Pollution Hotline 1800 064 567 Media Liaison Officer Martin Bennett 8924 7004 0400 301 761 0400 301 761 8924 7044 [email protected] Ex Director Transport Sharon Noske 8924 7029 8924 7200 [email protected] Director, Marine Safety Simon Saunders 8924 7453 0401 110 092 0401 110 092 8924 7009 [email protected] Marine Pollution Coordinator

Jon Abbey 8924 7101 8924 7009 [email protected]

Marine Pollution Legislation

Marine Safety 8924 7100 8924 7009 [email protected]

1.2.4 Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport (NRETAS) Media Liaison Officer James Pratt 8999 4732 0401 112 943 8999 8922 Environment and Heritage Office 8924 4139 ESC Nigel Green 8924 4050 0401 118 331 0401 118 331 8924 4053 nigel.green@nt .gov.au Parks and Wildlife Director Operations Graham Phelps 8999 4560 0401 111 710 8999 4558 [email protected] Wildlife Rescue 8999 4536 [email protected] Oiled Wildlife Coordinator

Ray Chatto 8999 4451 0401 110 205 8999 4793 [email protected]

Kathryn Buckley 1.2.5 NT Emergency Service Assistant Director Peter Davis 8922 3639 8947 2162 [email protected] Headquarters NTES Duty Officer

8922 3630 8922 3344 040 889 6245

8947 2162

NT Fire and Rescue Service

Headquarters 8946 4107 000 8946 4123 Chief Fire Officer 8946 4148 8946 4123 [email protected] Director Greg Nettleton 8946 4124 8946 4123 [email protected] Director Alan Stephens 89464 148 8946 4123 [email protected] 1.2.6 NT Police Headquarters 8922 3344 000 8922 3412 1.2.7 Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority Darwin Office 8981 4700 8981 4169 www.nt.gov.au/aapa 1.2.8 NT Work Safe Dep/Director NT WorkSafe Neil Watson 8999 5140 0401 116 867 8999 5141 [email protected]






http://www.nt.gov.au/aapa



Dangerous Goods Wayne Dries 8999 5049 8999 5141 [email protected] 1.2.9 Indigenous Lands/Heritage Northern Land Council 8920 5100 1800 645 299 8945 2633 www.nlc.org.au 1.2.10 Royal Australian Navy Port Manager Darwin David Plummer 8935 5420 0407 612 052 [email protected] Wharf Manager Trevor Wilcox 8935 5496

1.3 NT Ports 1.3.1 Darwin Operations Mgr/ ‘ Harbourmaster

Ian Niblock 8999 3867 0419 840 041 0419 840 041 8941 2039 [email protected]

Marine Pilot Alistair Logan 8999 3867 0419 840 041 0419 840 041 8941 2039 [email protected] Marine Pilot Ian Bennett 8999 5330 0428 699 009 0428 699 009 8942 0675 [email protected] 1.3.2 Groote Eylandt (GEMCO) Port Operations Superintendent

Peter Merritt 8987 4251 0427 975 074 8987 4202

Harbourmaster/Pilot Kabir Vasnaik 8987 4284 0428 893 039 8987 4202 [email protected]

1.3.3 Gove Alcan Gove Area Manager Plant Services

Jim Watters 8987 5251 8987 5424

Port Captain Rob Liley 8987 5417 8987 8041 Gate House 8987 5345 1.3.4 Bing Bong A/Marine Manager Mike O’Neill 8987 9850 8975 9617 8975 9824 Admin Manager Wendy Franklin 8975 9850 AH : 89758 752 8975 9824 1.4 NT Oil Industry Mutual Aid Contacts BP Darwin Larry Neelands 8946 8901 0410 479 479 0410 479 479 8946 8940 Shell Darwin John Stennett 8936 1221 0419 343 750 8941 1500 Mobil Darwin 8981 5199 0438 817 747 8981 6905 Ampol Darwin –

Northern Fuel Distributors

8981 9452 8981 9452

Offshore Woodside Energy Ltd

8980 2700 8922 1720

8980 2710 8922 1705






Operations Manager – Northern Endeavour

Alan Oldfield 0893 486 691 0439 415 616 0893 485 311

VOPAK Australia

Darwin Terminal Manager

Steve Roe 8999 9100 0428 877 700 8999 9199 [email protected]@STGEMAG

1.5 Other NT Support Agencies/ Contacts 1.5.1 Air Services: Fixed Wing Air North Darwin Safety Officer Brian Ralph 8920 4036 89204095 Air Ngukurr 8945 2755 8945 2755 8945 2731 Pearl Aviation 8920 6666 0418 951 568 8945 3668 [email protected] MAF (Nhulunbuy) 8987 2777 8987 2600 8987 2432 Northern Air Charter 8945 5444 0414 727 400 8945 5977 [email protected] Lone Eagle (WA) Lance Conley 0417 952 611 Laynhapuy Aviation (Nhulunbuy)

8987 3155 0409 679 938 8987 1455 [email protected]

1.5.2 Air Services: Helicopters Bristow Helicopters Dwn 8945 4310 0419 769 202 0419 769 200 8945 4274 Jayrow Helicopters 8945 0944 8945 0944 1800 807 458 8945 1578 Laynhapuy (Nhulunbuy) 8987 3155 0414 727 400 88987 1455 Lloyd Helicopter Group 8945 3888

8945 3502 Albatross Helicopters Pty Ltd

8988 5081 0417 189 613 8988 5083 [email protected]

1.5.3 Marine Services Tiwi Barge 8947 1118 8947 0263 Perkins Shipping Darwin Malcom

Barnes 8982 2000 8982 2040 8947 5122

0409 284 024 8941 0412 8941 2585

Darwin Tug and Line Les Barolits 8981 4588 0418 890 130 8981 4574 1.5.4 Road Transport Ascot Haulage (NT) 8984 4922 8984 4442 8984 3732 Tat Hong Rental Ray Cron 8924 1333 04199 34710 8947 2240 Toll Express Darwin 8924 0700 8944 1060 1.5.5 Waste Contractors

mailto:[email protected]@STGEMAG


Darwin City Council Tony Scherer 89300 629 Trans Pacific Cleanaway 8935 1111 89325 888 Veolia Environmental Services 8947 8947 Waste Oil Solutions 8947 2772 Waste Solutions 8947 3388 Collex Waste Management 8941 2688