Oil Spill Response Planning
Spill response is judged on the first hours, when decisions are made with incomplete information and considerable scrutiny. This course covers preparing and executing a response.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why the first hours decide the outcome
- 02Risk assessment and credible spill scenarios
- 03Response plans, activation triggers and tiers
- 04Containment, booming and recovery techniques
- 05Dispersants, shoreline protection and their trade offs
- 06Command structure, resources and mutual aid
- 07Notification, waste handling, restoration and review
What you will gain
- Assess spill risk and credible scenarios
- Build a response plan with clear activation triggers
- Select containment and recovery techniques
- Organise response command and resources
- Meet notification and regulatory obligations
- Manage waste, restoration and post incident review
Who should attend
- Environmental and HSE professionals
- Terminal, marine and facility operators
- Emergency response coordinators
- Regulatory and compliance staff in energy
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 17 to 19 Nov 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 15 to 17 Feb 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 26 to 28 Apr 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 28 to 30 Jun 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Oil, Gas & Energy
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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