Ships operation- Oil Pollution Accident Handling Check List
(1) Notifying Everybody On Board:
Notifying the Master.
Making a post station announcement for Oil Spillage Decontamination.
Notifying everybody to prohibit using fire (smoking, fire in the galley, etc.)
(2) Measures to Prevent Oil Overboard Discharge:
Confirming complete closure of scuppers.
Opening the emergency drain valve to cargo oil tanks (on Tankers).
Use of materials for oil removal (oil absorbent, sawdust, etc.)
(3) Initial Notification Report
(4) Confirming Conditions at the Scene:
The source of oil spill. (If the oil flows out of damaged shell plates, the point of the damage.)
Type and quantity of oil outflow.
The direction, speed and extent of the oil that has flowed outboard.
Weather and sea conditions.
Ship’s position, course and speed.
The presence of casualties.
(5) Control the Discharge of Oil:
Carry out according to the “Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan,”
(6) Preparation of Necessary Documents
(7) Recording
Record in a time series.
Take pictures of the process of oil removal (Never use a flashbulb).
Record items
Weather, sea conditions, and tide (direction/speed).
The source of oil spill.
The direction, speed, extent and quantity of the oil that has flowed outboard.
Actions taken for oil removal and materials used for removal and their quantity.
The addresses, reported items and reporting methods used.
Name of oil spill disposal companies, time of arrival and details of their work (including those of the terminal side).
Matters instructed by national or local authorities and details of the work done according to such instruction.
Ship’s position, course and speed.
If possible, collect a sample of the oil to seal and keep it on board.
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Caution about fire onboard tanker and gas carrier
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