Oil spill preparedness & response presentation
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Northlanders were invited to a public meeting in Whangarei to hear what preparations the region has in place to deal with marine oil spills This is the presentation.
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Oil spill preparedness & response presentation
- 1. Oil spill preparedness & response: Northland Marine Oil Spill Contingency Plan 1 Putting Northland first
- 2. Overview: NZ oil spill system Maritime Transport Act 1994 Three tiered approach: TIER 1: Industry or Local TIER 2: Regional (Tier 2) TIER 3: National – Maritime NZ All tiers must have Contingency Plans 2 Putting Northland first
- 3. Tier 1 Response Responsibility: industry and oil companies Principle responsibility: prevent further pollution, contain and clean up Site-specific: vessel refuelling operations or fixed refuelling facilities (boat stops) Plan: describes spill contingency procedures, equipment for clean up, etc 3 Putting Northland first
- 4. Tier 2 Response Responsibility: Regional Council, through Regional On-Scene Commander (ROSC) Spill: exceed capability of local site (or) spiller not known Principle responsibility: prevent further pollution, contain and clean up in accordance with plan 4 Putting Northland first
- 5. Tier 2 Response Recent examples include: refuelling, bilge spills fishing vessels aground ship yard accidents mechanical problems with shipping 5 Putting Northland first
- 6. Seawyf Doubtless Bay, March 2008 6 Putting Northland first
- 7. Viking II November 2003 7 Putting Northland first
- 8. Tiger III December 2004 8 Putting Northland first
- 9. Tiger Lily III December 2004 9 Putting Northland first
- 10. Kumea II August 2008 10 Putting Northland first
- 11. Kumea II August 2008 11 Putting Northland first
- 12. Kumea II August 2008 12 Putting Northland first
- 13. Kumea II August 2008 13 Putting Northland first
- 14. Kumea II August 2008 14 Putting Northland first
- 15. Tier 3 Response Responsibility: Maritime New Zealand Spill: exceed the capability of region Due to size, cost, complexity or environmental risk National On-Scene Commander assumes control 15 Putting Northland first
- 16. Tier 3 Response Resources: utilises national equipment and resources National Response Team: 60 responders, along with 350 trained staff from other regions International assistance: utilise people and resource from overseas, if required 16 Putting Northland first
- 17. Regional Contingency Plan Response escalation Tier 2 to Tier 3: Significant cost of cleanup – guideline figure of $250k Beyond regional capability If spill will be of national significance Maritime NZ National On-Scene Commander can declare Tier 3 17 Putting Northland first
- 18. Funding and compensation The Oil Pollution Levy: paid by all shipping, fishing and oil exploration industries, at a rate proportional to the risk pays for both spill response and Regional training The ‘polluter pays’ principle: Where possible all costs sought from spiller. Resource Management Act prosecution, civil Liability and compensation allowed for; compulsory insurance. 18 Putting Northland first
- 19. Role of Regional Council Maintain regional oil spill response contingency plan Prepare annual business plan for training, equipment storage, exercises and maintenance Approve and check Tier 1 sites Maintain Tier 2 response capability Direct and manage Tier 2 response 19 Putting Northland first
- 20. Regional Contingency Plan Contingency Plan consists of three parts: Operational section National Plan chapters – generic throughout NZ plans Regionally specific information on equipment, personnel, sensitive areas, communication information Dynamic living document requiring formal review every three years Regional response requires trained local personnel 20 Putting Northland first
- 21. Trained personnel 21 Putting Northland first
- 22. Regional Contingency Plan Personnel trained, including others: Regional On-Scene Command (ROSC): 3 (command and control) Specialist Managers: 8 Shore Clean-up Assessment (SCAT): 5 Field Operators (OSR): 35 Oiled wildlife response: 4 22 Putting Northland first
- 23. Training and exercises 23 Putting Northland first
- 24. Regional Contingency Plan Exercises: Each year two exercises – one equipment and one combined field/desktop Purpose is to test Plan Available staff from 60 trained responders: Northland Regional Council, Refining NZ, NorthTugz, Department of Conservation, Northport and other agencies 24 Putting Northland first
- 25. Resources 25 Putting Northland first
- 26. Regional Contingency Plan Resources: Maritime NZ equipment stored at Marsden Point and Opua Rapid response trailer in Whangarei Regional Council vessels: Waikare, Tai-Ao, Gemini and Lazercraft Oil Recovery Vessel: Taranui 26 Putting Northland first
- 27. Regional Contingency Plan Waikare: council work vessel, capable of deploying 200m of Ro-Boom operational working platform hi-ab crane, two tonne and winch designed and practiced at on-water boom deployment and recovery 27 Putting Northland first
- 28. Waikare deploying boom 28 Putting Northland first
- 29. Regional Contingency Plan Taranui: Purpose designed oil recovery vessel Onboard storage 4500 litres Skimming arms with oil pumping and transfer abilities 29 Putting Northland first
- 30. Taranui 30 Putting Northland first
- 31. Regional Contingency Plan Memoranda of Understanding with: Northport Refining New Zealand NorthTugz Department of Conservation Details resources, plant and equipment available and charge out rates 31 Putting Northland first
- 32. Dispersants Minimises effects before oil reaches shoreline Enhances natural degradation in water column Effective in areas with good water depth and water exchange Will not use near shellfish beds, fish spawning or aquaculture areas, or near seawater intakes 32 Putting Northland first
- 33. Dispersants Oil must be dispersible: cannot be used for Heavy Fuel Oil (ship bunkers) or heavy crudes; good on light to medium crudes and diesel 4,200 litres stockpiled at Marsden Point Recommended dispersant rates based on oil volumes and area covered (1:20) Applied by air or vessel depending on location and slick size 33 Putting Northland first
- 34. Dispersants 34 Putting Northland first
- 35. National Response Team A number of Northland people on National Response Team Attend additional national training and exercises Attend tier 3 responses Attend and learn from overseas responses 35 Putting Northland first
- 36. Pacific Adventurer Sunshine Coast, March 2009 36 Putting Northland first
- 37. BP Horizon Gulf of Mexico, April 2010 37 Putting Northland first
- 38. Rena – Bay of Plenty Northland response staff involved since response started – in various operations, public relations and wildlife roles Valuable lessons will be implemented in Northland Clean-up methods and managing response will be of huge benefit to Northland 38 Putting Northland first
- 39. Rena Bay of Plenty, October 2011 39 Putting Northland first
- 40. Rena Bay of Plenty, October 2011 40 Putting Northland first
- 41. Rena Bay of Plenty, October 2011 41 Putting Northland first
- 42. Rena Bay of Plenty, October 2011 42 Putting Northland first
- 43. Lessons Learnt: Poor Knights Islands Declared ‘Mandatory Area to be Avoided’ Took effect 1 December 2004 43 Putting Northland first
- 44. Lessons Learnt: Dynamic Under Keel Clearance 44 Putting Northland first
- 45. Lessons Learnt: Dynamic Under Keel Clearance 45 Putting Northland first
- 46. Port & Harbour Safety Pilotage: Administered by Maritime NZ under Maritime Rule part 90 Rule specifies training, qualifications, experience Training manual approved by Maritime NZ Ongoing training and peer review required 46 Putting Northland first
- 47. Port & Harbour Safety Pilotage: Maritime Rule part 90, just reviewed New provisions for simulator and bridge management refresher training New provisions for examining and certification Harbourmaster examines and peer reviews pilots 47 Putting Northland first
- 48. Conclusion Key points: 3 tier system Regional Plan – well resourced Collaborative arrangements – inter-agency and nationally National response for large incidents 48 Putting Northland first
- 49. Questions? Jim Lyle Regional Harbourmaster 0800 002 004 jiml@nrc.govt.nz www.nrc.govt.nz 49 Putting Northland first