DPC Oil Spil Contingency Plan PDF

DARWIN
PORT
CORPORATION
OIL
SPILL
CONTINGENCY
PLAN
Plan No
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PORT OF DARWIN OIL SPILL CONTINGENCY PLAN

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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 Darwin Port Corporation.
This includes oil spills, from vessels or land-based activities that enter Port waters.
For incident responses outside of the Port, the NT (DLP Marine) OSCP should also be consulted.
This document should be read in conjunction with the Northern Territory Marine Oil Pollution Manual
(NT MOP Manual).
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DARWIN PORT CORPORATION OIL SPILL CONTINGENCY

PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DOCUMENT CONTROL
DISTRIBUTION LIST
TABLE OF CONTENTS
HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTICE
ACTION FLOWCHART
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
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INTRODUCTION
AIM AND OBJECTIVES
1.1.1 Aim
1.1.2 Objectives
PRIORITIES
AUTHORITY
DARWIN PORT CORPORATION RESPONSIBILITIES
RESPONSIBILITY OF OTHER AGENCIES
SCOPE OF THE PLAN
1.6.1 Area Covered
1.6.2 Spill Source
1.6.3 Oil Types
INTEGRATION WITH OTHER PLANS
SPILL RISKS IN NT WATERS
1-1
1-1
1-1
1-1
1-1
1-1
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-5
RESPONSE ORGANISATION
NATIONAL PLAN ARRANGEMENTS
NT ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS
2.2.1 NT Plan
2.2.2 Nominated NT Officers
PORT OF DARWIN RESPONSE PREPAREDNESS ARRANGEMENTS
DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITY
2.4.1 Statutory Agencies
2.4.2 Combat Agencies
2.4.3 Support Agencies
LEVELS OF RESPONSE: RESPONSE TIERS
SPILL RESPONSE ORGANISATION: THE INCIDENT
MANAGEMENT TEAM
2.6.1 IMT Functions and Roles
2.6.2 Size and Structure
2.6.3 Tier 1 Responses
2.6.4 Tier 2 and Tier 3 Responses
2.6.5 Nominated IMT
RESPONSE SUPPORT
2.7.1 The Port of Darwin Crisis Management Team
2.7.2 NT Plan Resources
2.7.3 National Plan Resources
2.7.4 Industry Support
2-1
2-1
2-1
2-1
2-1
2-1
2-2
2-2
2-2
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3.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
4.0
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
5.0
5.1
5.2
REPORTING AND ACTIVATION

INITIATING THE RESPONSE
REPORTING PROCEDURES
3.2.1 Receiving External Reports
3.2.2 Staff and Contractors
3.2.3 DPC Harbourmaster
3.2.4 Hazardous Substances
INITIAL ASSESSMENT: DETERMINING THE RESPONSE TIER
3.3.1 Responsibility
3.3.2 Procedure
ACTIVATION OF THE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM
3.4.2 Scale of Call-out
3.4.3 Muster Point
ESTABLISHING THE INCIDENT CONTROL CENTRE (ICC)
3.5.1 Location
3.5.2 First Person On Site
MOBILISATION OF EQUIPMENT
3-1
3-1
3-1
3-1
3-1
3-2
3.2
3-2
3-2
3-2
3-3
3-3
3-3
3-3
3-5
3-5
3-5
3-6
INCIDENT CONTROL
THE ROLE OF THE INCIDENT CONTROLLER
ESTABLISHING THE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM
4.2.2 Registration and Induction
DEPLOYMENT
4.3.1 Advanced Operations Centres
4.3.2 Staging Areas
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
4.4.1 Briefings
4.4.2 Ongoing Reporting
MEDIA LIAISON
4.5.1 Tier 1 Responsibility
4.5.2 Tier 2/3 Responsibility
4.5.3 Media Liaison Officer
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT
4.6.1 NT Environmental and Scientific Coordinator
COMMUNITY LIAISON
4.7.1 Community Liaison Officer
4-1
4-1
4-1
4-1
4-1
4-1
4-1
4-2
4-2
4-2
4-2
4-3
4-3
4-3
4-3
4-3
4-3
4-3
4-3
PLANNING
PLANNING PROCESS
5.1.1 Planning Officer
5.1.2 Information Inputs to the Planning Process
5.1.3 The Incident Planning Cycle
5.1.4 Incident Action Plan
5.1.5 Initial Planning Meeting
5.1.6 Ongoing Revision of the Incident Action Plan
PLANNING PROCEDURES
5.2.1 Briefing
5.2.2 Planning Meeting Phase I
5.2.3 Planning Meeting Phase II
5.2.4 Planning Meeting Phase III
5.2.5 Other Actions
5-1
5-1
5-1
5-1
5-2
5-2
5-2
5-2
5-3
5-3
5-3
5-3
5-4
5-4
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6.1
6.2
6.3
OPERATIONS
THE OPERATIONS FUNCTION
OPERATIONS OFFICER
PRIORITIES
6.3.1 Strategies
6.3.2 Sensitivities
AERIAL RESPONSE
6.4.1 Aerial Response Strategies
6.4.2 Constraints
6.4.3 Aerial Surveillance
6.4.4 Aerial Spraying of Dispersants
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
6.5.2 Health and Safety Inductions
6.5.3 Material Safety Data Sheets
WILDLIFE RESPONSE
6.6.2 Wildlife Response Unit
6-1
6-1
6-1
6-3
6-3
6.3
6-3
6-3
6-3
6-4
6-5
6-5
6-5
6-6
6.6
6-6
6-5
6-6
7.10
MARINE RESPONSE PROCEDURES

RESPONSIBILITY
RESPONSE METHODS
IMMEDIATE RESPONSE
PRIORITIES
HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES
7.5.1 Volatile Oils
CONTAINMENT AND RECOVERY
7.6.1 Component Methods
7.6.2 Constraints
7.6.3 Temporary Waste Storage
USE OF DISPERSANTS FROM VESSELS
7.7.1 Approval for Use
7.7.2 Requirements
7.7.3 Constraints
7.7.4 Health and Safety Issues
PHYSICAL BREAKUP OF SLICKS
7.8.1 Constraints
OTHER METHODS
7.9.1 In Situ Burning
SHORELINE PROTECTION
7-1
7-1
7-1
7-1
7-1
7-3
7-3
7-4
7-4
7-6
7-6
7-6
7-6
7-6
7-8
7-8
7-8
7-8
7-9
7-9
7-9
8.0
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
8.9
8.10
SHORELINE RESPONSE
SHORELINE RESPONSE ORGANISATION
SHORELINE RESPONSE STRATEGIES
NATURAL RECOVERY
MANUAL REMOVAL OF OIL AND OILY DEBRIS
USE OF SORBENTS TO COLLECT LIQUID OIL
MECHANICAL REMOVAL OF OIL AND OILY DEBRIS
VACUUM RECOVERY
SEDIMENT REWORKING
LOW PRESSURE WASHING/FLUSHING
HIGH PRESSURE WASHING
8-1
8-1
8-1
8-3
8-3
8-4
8-4
8-5
8-5
8-6
8-7
6.4
6.5
6.6
7.0
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
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8.11
8.12
8.13
USE OF CHEMICAL CLEANING AGENTS

SAND BLASTING AND STEAM CLEANING
OTHER METHODS
8.13.1 Bioremediation
8.13.2 Cutting of Oiled Vegetation
8.13.3 Burning of Oiled Vegetation and Debris
8.13.4 Trenching
On Site Waste Handling
8.14.1 On-Site Transport
8.14.2 Temporary Storage Sites
8.14.3 Containers
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8-8
8-8
8-8
8-8
8-9
8-9
8-9
8-9
8-10
8-10
9.0
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
WASTE MANAGEMENT
RESPONSIBILITY
ON SITE (FIELD) TEMPORARY STORAGE
WASTE MANAGEMENT SITES
SEGREGATION OF WASTE
TRANSPORT
WASTE SEPARATION
DISPOSAL
9-1
9-1
9-1
9-1
9-2
9-3
9-3
9-3
10.0
10.1
10.2
LOGISTICS
RESPONSIBILITY
LOGISTICS PROCEDURES
10.2.1 Equipment
10.2.2 Personnel
10.2.3 Transport
10.2.4 Medical
10.2.5 Communications
10-1
10-1
10-1
10-1
10-1
10-2
10-2
10-2
11.0
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

RESPONSIBILITY
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ORGANISATION
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES
INFORMATION CONTROL
11.4.1 Forms
11.4.2 Status Boards
11.4.3 Wall Maps
11.4 4 Briefings
11-1
11-1
11-1
11-1
11-2
11-2
11-2
11-2
11-2
12.2
12.1
12.2
TERMINATING THE RESPONSE

RESPONSIBILITY FOR TERMINATING THE RESPONSE
CONDITIONS FOR TERMINATION
12.2.1 Planning and Operations
12.2.2 Marine and Aviation Response
12.2.3 Shoreline Response
12.2.4 Wildlife
12.2.5 Health and Safety
12.2.6 Waste Management
12.2.7 Logistics
12.2.8 Finance and Administration
12-1
12-1
12-1
12-1
12-1
12-1
12-1
12-2
12-2
12-2
12-2
8.14
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12.3
12.4
STAND-DOWN PROCEDURES
12.3.1 Return of Equipment
12.3.2 Debrief
12.3.3 Incident Reports
COST RECOVERY
12-2
12-2
12-3
12-3
12-3
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
APPENDIX C
APPENDIX D
APPENDIX E
APPENDIX F
APPENDIX G
APPENDIX H
RESPONSE CHECKLISTS
RESPONSE SUPPORT DIRECTORY
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
DOCUMENTATION
OIL CHARACTER
MAINTAINING PREPAREDNESS
CONTACT DIRECTORY
OIL SPILL EQUIPMENT
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
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 so, what do I need to consider?
Tell others, revise procedure(s).
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?
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
-Damage to property - vehicles, machinery
Make
the
Changes
Once the hazards are identified do something about it.

-Get the right tool, equipment or personal protective equipment.
-Tell other people what you are doing.
-Get help.
Do the
Job
Safely
Do the Job remembering the hazards you have identified.

Be Safe.
For additional information refer to the

Darwin Port Corporation Occupational Health and Safety System document.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The Port of Darwin Emergency Management Plan should be referred to for any
spills of hazardous materials or for spills accompanied by emergencies.
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

(See Module N of the NT MOP Manual for a complete glossary)
AAPMA
AC
ADIOS
AFAC
AFANT
AFMA
AGAL
AIMS
AIIMS
AIP
ALOHA
AMOSC
AMR
AMSA
AOC
ATC
AusSAR
AusSAR CC
BC Code
CC
CEO
CHEMPLAN
ChemTox
CHRIS
CLO
COWG
CRA
DBIRD
DIPE
DIPE OEH
DIPE Marine
DIPE PW
DPC
DPP
EA
E&P
EARL
EEZ
EMA
EmS
EPBC Act
EPG
EPS
ERC
ESC
ESLA
EWG
FPF
FRS
FPSO
FWADC
GEMCO
HCC
HFO
H&S
HSC
IAP
IBC
IBC Code
IC
ICC
ICS
IGA
Association of Australian Ports and Marine Authorities.

Aviation Coordinator.
Automated Data Inquiry for Oil Spills. NOAA oil weathering and behaviour model.
Australian Fire Authorities Council.
Amateur Fishing Association of the Northern territory
Australian Fisheries Management Authority
Australian Government Analytical Laboratory.
Australian Institute of Marine Science
Australian Interagency Incident Management System.
Australian Institute of Petroleum.
Areal Locations of Hazardous Atmospheres (Software Program, refer to Chemplan).
Australian Marine Oil Spill Centre.
Australian Maritime Resources
Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
Advanced Operations Centre.
Australian Transport Council.
Australian Search and Rescue.
Australian Search and Rescue Coordination Centre.
Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes.
Communications Coordinator.
Chief Executive Officer
The National Marine Chemical Spill Contingency Plan.
Chemical Toxicity Database (refer to CHEMPLAN).
Chemical Hazard Response Information System (refer to CHEMPLAN).
Community Liaison Officer
Chemical Operations Working Group.
Coastal Resource Atlas, see OSRA.
(NT) Dept. Business, Industry and Resource Development.
(NT) Dept of Infrastructure, Planning and Environment.
Dept of Infrastructure, Planning and Environment, Office of Environment and Heritage
Dept of Infrastructure, Planning and Environment, Marine Safety Branch
Dept of Infrastructure, Planning and Environment, Parks and Wildlife.
Darwin Port Corporation.
Director of Public Prosecutions.
Environment Australia
Exploration and Production.
East Asia Response (Private) Limited (Singapore).
Exclusive Economic Zone.
Emergency Management Australia. Commonwealth agency based at Mt Macedon, Victoria.
Group Emergency Schedules (IMO Emergency Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods).
(Comm.) Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
Environment Protection Group (AMSA)
Environment Protection Standards, (AMSA).
Emergency Response Coordinator.
Environmental and Scientific Coordinator.
Emergency Scale Level Assessment (Software Program, refer to CHEMPLAN).)
Environment Working Group.
Floating Production Facility.
Fire and Rescue Services
Floating Production Storage and Offtake (facility)
Fixed Wing Aerial Dispersant Capability.
Groote Eylandt Mining Company
Hazardous Chemicals Coordinator
Heavy fuel oil
Health and Safety.
Health and Safety Coordinator.
Incident Action Plan.
Intermediate Bulk Containers.
International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk.
Incident Controller.
Incident Control Centre.
Incident Control System.
Inter-Governmental Agreement (on the National Plan to Combat the Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other
Noxious and Hazardous Substances).
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IGC Code
IMDG Code
IMO
IMT
INMARSAT
IPIECA
ITOPF
IUPAC
LGA
LO
MAC
MARPOL
MC
MCIS
MFAG
MLO
MLU
MO
MOSES
MODU
MPC
MSDS
MSES
NATPLAN
NOAA
NPMC
NPOG
NRT
NTES
NT FRS
NT SC
NT MPC
NT Plan
NTSC
OCS
OIM
OO
OPRC
OPRC-HNS
OSC
OSCP
OSD
OSRA
OSRC
OSRICS
OSRL
OSSC
OSTM
OWC
PACIA
P & I Club
PIC
PO
POD or PoD
POLREP
PWC
RCC
RSPCA
SARO
SC
SITREP
SOLAS
SSO
UHF
UNCLOS
VHF
WC
WMC
International Gas Carrier Code.

International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
International Maritime Organization.
Incident Management Team.
International Maritime Satellite.
International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association
International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation
International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.
Local Government Authority.
Logistics Officer.
Mutual Aid Contact (AMOSPlan term).
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973/78
Marine Coordinator.
Milbros Chemical Information System.
IMO Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods.
Media Liaison Officer.
Media Liaison Unit
Maritime Operations (AMSA).
Marine Oil Spill Equipment System.
Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit.
Marine Pollution Coordinator.
Material Safety Data Sheet.
Maritime Safety and Environmental Strategy (AMSA).
National Plan.
National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration (USA).
National Plan Management Committee.
National Plan Operations Group.
National Response Team.
Northern Territory Emergency Services
Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Services
Northern Territory Spill Commander
Northern Territory Marine Pollution Coordinator
The Northern Territory Marine Oil Pollution Plan.
Northern Territory Spill Commander
Offshore Constitutional Settlement
Offshore Installation (Rig) Manager.
Operations Officer.
The International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation 1990.
Protocol on Preparedness, Response and Cooperation to Pollution Incidents by Hazardous and Noxious
Substances 2000.
On Scene Coordinator (now Incident Controller).
Oil Spill Contingency Plan.
Oil Spill Dispersant.
Oil Spill Response Atlas.
Oil Spill Response Centre (Southampton, UK).
Oil Spill Response Incident Control System.
Oil Spill Response Limited (Southampton, UK).
Oil Spill Service Centre (= OSRC Southampton, UK).
Oil Spill Trajectory Model.
Oiled Wildlife Coordinator
Plastics and Chemical Industries Association.
Protection and Indemnity Club.
Person In Charge.
Planning Officer
Port of Darwin
Pollution Report. A report, reporting a pollution incident.
Parks and Wildlife Commission (NT).
Rescue Coordination Centre (Canberra, Australia).
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Senior Search and Rescue Officer.
Shoreline Coordinator.
Situation Report.
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea.
Site Safety Officer.
Ultra High Frequency.
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Very High Frequency.
Wildlife Coordinator. See also Oiled Wildlife Coordinator/OWC.
Waste Management Coordinator.
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INTRODUCTION
SECTION
1.1 AIM AND OBJECTIVES

1.1.1
Aim
To minimise the effect of any marine oil pollution incident in Port of Darwin
waters, through rapid, effective and appropriate response procedures.
1.1.2
Objectives
1. To ensure that the Port of Darwin 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.
5. To protect the interests of Port of Darwin, employees and local community,
through objectives 1-4.
This OSCP details the Port of Darwin 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, in decreasing order of
importance, 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 OSCP has been prepared and issued in accordance with the NT response
arrangements detailed in NT Plan (ref. NT MOP Manual).
The Darwin Port Corporation (DPC) has Statutory Agency responsibility for the
combat of spills within the Port of Darwin under the NT Darwin Port
Corporation Act, 1999.
Statutory Agency and Combat Agency responsibilities are shown in Figure 1.1.
Shoreline responsibilities are summarised in Table 1.1
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Commonwealth Waters:
SA = AMSA
CA = RP/AMSA
Offshore E&P:
SA = DOR
CA = RP
NT Waters:
SA = DLP Marine
M =
i RP/DLP Marine
CA
Within Ports:
SA = Port Authority
CA = Terminal Operator/RP
or Port Authority
(Note RP = Responsible Party, CA = Combat Agency, SA = Statutory Agency)
Figure 1.1 Statutory and Combat Agency Responsibilities in NT

and Adjacent Commonwealth Waters
Table 1.1 Statutory and Combat Agencies for Shorelines
Jurisdiction
Source
of Spill
Within Mining
Leases
Any
Commonwealth
land
Any
Statutory
Agency
NT DOR
Tier 1
Combat Agency (1)

Tier 2
Company or
RP (Spiller)
Tier 3
Company or offshore Combat

Agency (DLP Marine) if
associated with a spill at sea.
NT DLP Marine, Port or other
Agency at the request of the
Commonwealth or landowner.
Comm Dept.
Responsible
administering the
Party, or as in
land
Tier 2/3 if
source is
Aboriginal title
Any
Relevant Land
unknown
Council
Crown land
Any
NRETAS /other
NRETAS or offshore Combat
designated
Authority
Leasehold land
Any
Leaseholder
Freehold land
Any
Local authority
Local authority
(1) Response Tiers, or levels of response, are defined in Section 2.
(2) 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.
DIPE Marine is the Statutory Agency for these spills in NT waters . The DLP Marine would call
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upon the assistance of the NTPFRS in order to fulfil the Combat

Agency role.
1.4 DARWIN PORT CORPORATION RESPONSIBILITIES

As Statutory Agency for marine oil pollution in the Port of Darwin, the DPC will:
Maintain and update this OSCP.

Maintain an adequate level of response preparedness in Port of Darwin.
Participate on the NT Marine Pollution Management Committee.
Act as Combat Agency for oil spills in Port of Darwin.
Support other Combat Agencies for spills outside of Port of Darwin.
Undertake investigations and prosecutions.
In consultation with the nominated NT MPC (DLP Marine), facilitate
activation of suitable cost recovery procedures.
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 Port of Darwin OSCP applies to all oil spills that occur within the Port of
Darwin.
1.6.2
Spill Source
This OSCP covers spills that may occur from vessels operating within the Port,
shore facilities within the Port or from unknown sources. Identified potential,
spill sources, locations, sizes and oil types are noted in Table 1.3.
1.6.3
Oil Types
Strategies in this OSCP relate to the oils likely to be spilt in Port of Darwin:
Intermediate Fuel oil (IFO)

Heavy fuel oil (HFO).
Motor spirit.
Diesel.
Aviation gasoline
(Avgas).
Jet fuel-A.
Lubricating oils.
The character and behaviour of these oils are included in Appendix D.
1.7 INTEGRATION WITH OTHER PLANS

The NT OSCP is consistent with:
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NT Oil Spill Contingency Plan.
NT Fire and Rescue Service Standard Operational Procedures.
Port of Milner Bay (GEMCO) OSCP.
Nhulunbuy (Alcan) Oil Spill Contingency Plan.
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Offshore exploration and production facility plans.

Bing Bong Oil Spill Contingency Plan.
National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and
Hazardous Substances (the National Plan or NATPLAN).
AMOSC (AMOSPlan).
Table 1.2 Summary of Spill Response Responsibilities of Other Agencies

Agency
Port
Authorities
and
Corporations
NRETAS
DOR
NT
Emergency
Services and
NT Police
Fire and
Rescue
Services
Local
Government
NT Work Safe
Australian
Maritime
Safety
Authority
(AMSA)
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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.
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, through its Petroleum Operations Section, is the Statutory Authority for
non-vessel 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, NT DBIRD will request the
assistance of either AMSA or DIPE Marine in fulfilling the role of Combat
Agency.
Assist the Incident Controller, as required.
Provide communications for remote marine oil pollution incident responses.
Support the Combat Agency in responding to chemical spills.

During an oil spill response assist the Incident Controller by providing NT FRS
equipment as appropriate.
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.
Assist the Incident Controller in maintaining safe working conditions during the
response (ref. NTMOP Manual Module C).
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 fixed-wing 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).
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Supply equipment and operators upon request from a member company or

AMSA.
1.8 SPILL RISKS IN PORT OF DARWIN WATERS

Locations at which oil spills can be expected to occur, and oil types that could be
released at each location, are shown in Table 1.2. Table 1.2 also provides
potential spill volumes that could arise from a variety of incidents.
Table 1.3 Indicative Oil Spill Volumes for Various Spill Scenarios in Port of Darwin
Source
Offshore
Supply
Vessel
Tug/Pilot
Vessel
Fishing
Vessels
Fuel Tanker
Note: Tanker
size usually
36,000 dwt
Onshore
Storage
Tanks
Incident
Grounding or
collision(Total loss)
Loading accident
Grounding (Total
loss)
Collision
Location(s)
Darwin
Harbour
Within Port
Oil
Type
Diesel Fuel
Cargo Diesel
Lube oil
Diesel
Diesel
Potential
Volume(1)
500 t
Small <1 t
100t (Est. total
fuel held).
25 t (1 tank)
Channel or
Berth
Frances Bay
Mooring Basin
Fishermans
Wharf
Channel/wharf
Diesel
Small < t
Diesel
Any
Cargo
Diesel.
Motor spirit.
Avgas.
Kerosene.
Heavy fuel oil
Collision
Wharf
Channel
Other
Cargo
12t (Est. total

fuel held).
Up to 3,000t
(1 centre tank
+2 wing
tanks).
1,000t (Total
fuel loss).
700t
(1 wing tank).
Unloading accident
Wharf pipeline
break
Wharf
Wharf
Possible spill
into stormwater drains
leading to
Sandgroves
Creek and
Frances Bay.
Stuart Park
Fuel bunkering
accident
Grounding or
Grounding
(Total loss)
Tank rupture
Diesel.
Motor spirit.
Avgas.
Kerosene.
Heavy fuel oil
Cargo Diesel.
Motor spirit.
Avgas.
Kerosene.
Diesel, Motor spirit,

Avgas or Kerosene.
500t (1 tank).
160t Based on
15min
discharge &
pumping rate
of 650 tph.
Negligible.
tanks are
bunded
(1) Indicative maximum credible scenario. Actual volumes will vary according to vessel
configuration and incident character.
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2.1 NATIONAL PLAN ARRANGEMENTS

Administrative arrangements under the National Plan are detailed in the NT
Module E of the MOP Manual.
Available incident response support is detailed in Appendix B.
2.2 NT ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS

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.

A number of response preparedness and incident response functions have been
assigned to individuals. The people assigned to these, and their day-to 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 (Appendix G).
Incident response functions are outlined below. Administrative functions are

detailed in Module B of the NT MOP Manual.
2.3 PORT OF DARWIN RESPONSE PREPAREDNESS ARRANGEMENTS

Spill response preparedness in the Port of Darwin is coordinated by the
nominated DPC Incident Controller. This is the DPC Harbourmaster.
Procedures for the maintenance of response preparedness are detailed in
Appendix F.
2.4
The National Plan Administrative Arrangements defines Statutory Agencies and
Combat Agencies. As used in NT Plan, these terms are defined below.
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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.
2.4.2
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.
2.4.3
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 Non-Government agencies.
2.5 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 Port of Darwin Waters
Level of Control
Responsible Party
Port of Darwin
(nominated Incident
Controller)
NT DLP
NT MPC
Marine
Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3
Active:
Incident Control
Notified/ Standby
or Active(4):
Incident Control
Notified/Active
(Monitoring/Standb
y)
Notified
IMT(2) Support Roles
Active:
Incident Control(3)
Active:
Incident Control(3)
Active
Support/ Coordination of Resources
Notified
(Support/Monitoring)
Possible Triggers for Determining Response Tier(4)
Indicative Spill Size(4)
0 10 tonnes
10-1,000
tonnes
Potential for Economic
Low
Moderate
or Environmental
(Not Significant)
(Local or Short-term
Damage or Harm
Significance)
NT SC
Active
(High level control)
>1,000 tonnes
High
(Regional or Longterm 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) For spills in NT waters, the Control Agency may be NT DIPE Marine or other agency nominated
by the NT SC.
(4) Indicative only. Highly dependent on a number of considerations.
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2.6 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).
2.6.1
IMT Functions and Roles

IMT functions and roles are outlined in Table 2.2. These functions are allocated
to the IMT members as required.
2.6.2
Size and Structure

Responsibility for determining the size and structure of a Tier 1 IMT rests with
the nominated Incident Controller.
2.6.3
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.
DPC CEO
NT SC
ESC
Incident Controller
Media Liaison
Officer
Shoreline
Coordinator
Marine
Coordinator
Waste
Management
Coordinator
Logistics
Officer
Control
Support/Advice
Figure 2.1 Indicative Tier 1 Incident Management Team

Note
Responsibility for determining the size and structure of the IMT rests with the
nominated Incident Controller in consultation with the NT SC or NT MPC.
2.6.4
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.
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NT Counter
Disaster
Committee
NT Spill
Commander
Upper Tier 2
& Tier 3
SECTION 2
DPC CEO
NT Marine
Pollution Coordinator
Media Liaison
Officer
ESC
Tier 1 &
Lower Tier 2
Incident Controller
Advisers
Incident Safety Officer
Planning
Officer
Operations
Officer
Response
Planning
Coordinator
Marine
Coordinator
Procurement
Coordinator
Administration
Coordinator
Aviation
Coordinator
Services
Coordinator
Finance
Coordinator
Shoreline
Coordinator
Transport
Coordinator
Records
Coordinator
Wildlife
Coordinator
Medical
Manager
ICC
Manager
H&S
Coordinator
Staging Area
Managers
Situation
Coordinator
Resource
Coordinator
Environment
Coordinator
Consultation
Coordinator
Logistics
Officer
Waste
Management
Coordinator
Finance & Admin

Officer
Communications
Coordinator
Control
Support
Note (1) The Environmental and Scientific Coordinator (ESC) may be with the NT MPC or
proceed to the ICC to advise the Incident Controller.
Figure 2.2 Incident Management Team Structure for a Major Response

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SECTION 2
Nominated IMT Positions

Personnel nominated against key IMT roles (Figure 2.1) are listed in the front of
the Contact Directory (Appendix G).
2.7 RESPONSE SUPPORT

2.7.1
The Port of Darwin Crisis Management Team (CMT)
For incidents that threaten the operation of the Port. The DPC Incident Controller, in consultation
with the DPC CEO, may mobilise a Crisis Management Team. The composition of this team will
reflect the nature of the incident and management strategies required.
2.7.2
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.
2.7.3
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.
2.7.4
Industry Support
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 Companys Authorising Officers, or to Port Authorities through
AMSA.
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Table 2.2 NT and DPC Incident Management Roles (ref. Figure 2.2)
Function
NT Command and NT Spill Commander
(NT SC)
Support
NT Deputy SC
NT Marine Pollution
Coordinator
(NT MPC)
NT Environmental
and Scientific
Coordinator (ESC)
Media Liaison
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Monitor the progress of all marine oil pollution response in NT w

adjacent Commonwealth waters, through the NT MPC.
Appoint the Incident Controller for responses under the jurisdiction of
Marine.
Undertake high level management of a spill response including all liai
the Office if 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 require
Liaising with teams managing other aspects of a major incident,
Salvage, fire and other emergency response and search and res
The Deputy NT SC will assist the NT SC as required.
The NT MPC will provide support to the Incident Controller during an
response. This includes:
Monitor 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 o
advisers and support personnel.
Liaise with AMSA for the provision of on-site assistance.
Keep the NT SC (or Deputy NT SC) informed.
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 the provision of maps and info
from the OSRA database, and integration with AMSA oil spill trajecto
Manages media relations. Prepares press statements, organises pre
briefings and supports the IC/NT SC in dealing with media.
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Table 2.2 Continued Incident Management Roles (ref. Figure 3.2)

Function
Incident Control
Incident Control
Planning
Operations
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The overall planning and control of the spill response.
Incident Safety
For larger responses an Incident Safety Officer (ISO) may be appoin

oversee sites safety management.
Community Liaison
(Indigenous)
The Community Liaison Officer (CLO) is responsible for liaising with

indigenous communities affected by the incident and for organising a
indigenous lands and for the protection of cultural resources.
The coordination, monitoring and review of Incident Action Plans. Planning personnel will colla
information and consolidate the policy, objectives, strategies and tactics developed by the Incid
Controller/IMT. Specific functions include:
The collection, processing and organisation of information. E.g. oil s
Situation
trajectory modelling, weather, sea-state.
Tracking of the deployment of resources.
Resources
Responsible for the collection and collation of environment data/ adv
Environment
obtaining environmental data from OSRA, the ESC and local source
Consultation with the non-indigenous community and commercial op
Consultation
Directs all field operations in the response.
Coordination and direction of all activities undertaken by waterborne
Marine
equipment.
Coordination and direction of all activities undertaken utilising aircraf
Aviation
aerial dispersant spraying, aerial surveillance and transport.
Planning and coordination of shoreline assessment and cleanup act
Shoreline
Implementation of the NT Oiled Wildlife Plan, i.e. the collection, trea
Wildlife
rehabilitation of oiled wildlife.
Development and implementation of the Health & Safety Sub-Plan.
Health and Safety
Coordination of the containment, storage, transport and disposal of
Waste Management
oil and oily waste. Also instruction in on-site handling, storage and/o
separation and treatment.
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Function
Logistics
Finance and
Administration
Role
Responsible for ensuring that the IMT is provided with adequate resources to enable an effecti
response. Specific functions include:
Acquisition of personnel and equipment.
Procurement
Acquisition of services and facilities.
Services
Provision of aviation, land and sea transport services.
Transport
Preparation of Communications Sub-Plan and for ensuring the provi
Communications
communications services and support.
Provision of medical services where needed.
Medical
Responsible for the provision of administrative services to the IC, Sections and Units of the IMT
the management of financial (costs) information. Functions include:
Administrative services to operate telephones, facsimiles, computers
Administration
(if qualified) and messenger services.
Accounting and contracting services.
Finance
Collation and filing of records and forms including, time sheets, equi
Records
usage records and personnel records.
Ensures effective operation of the ICC, including management of inf
ICC Management
transfer of within the ICC, (Status Boards, faxes/ messages delivery
despatch), administering the meeting schedule, ICC security etc.

1.1.1
Aim
1.1.2
Objectives
a response .
NT MOP Manual.
1.2 PRIORITIES
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1.3 AUTHORITY
SA = AMSA
CA = RP/AMSA
Offshore E&P:
SA = DOR
CA = RP
Within Ports:
SA = Port Authority
or Port Authority
NT Waters:
SA = DLP Marine
M =
i RP/DLP Marine
CA

Jurisdiction
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of Spill
Within Mining
Leases
Any
Commonwealth
land
Any
Agency
NT DOR
Tier 1
Company or
RP (Spiller)
Tier 2
SECTION 1
Tier 3

Comm Dept.
Responsible
administering the
Party, or as in
land
Tier 2/3 if
source is
Aboriginal title
Any
Relevant Land
unknown
Council
Crown land
Any
NRETAS /other
designated
Authority
Leasehold land
Any
Leaseholder
Freehold land
Any
Local authority
Local authority
Agency role.




1.6.1
Area Covered
Darwin.
1.6.2
Spill Source
1.6.3
Oil Types
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Motor spirit.
Diesel.
Aviation gasoline
(Avgas).
Jet fuel-A.
Lubricating oils.


AMOSC (AMOSPlan).

Agency
Port
Authorities
and
Corporations
NRETAS
DOR
NT
Emergency
Services and
NT Police
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oiled wildlife.
Agency.
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Fire and
Rescue
Services
Local
Government
NT Work Safe
Australian
Maritime
Safety
Authority
(AMSA)
AMOSC
SECTION 1

AMSA.

Source
Offshore
Supply
Vessel
Tug/Pilot
Vessel
Fishing
Vessels
Fuel Tanker
Note: Tanker
size usually
36,000 dwt
Incident
Grounding or
Loading accident
Grounding (Total
loss)
Collision
Fuel bunkering
accident
Grounding or
Grounding
(Total loss)
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Darwin
Harbour
Within Port
Oil
Type
Diesel Fuel
Cargo Diesel
Lube oil
Diesel
Diesel
Potential
Volume(1)
500 t
Small <1 t
100t (Est. total
fuel held).
25 t (1 tank)
Channel or
Berth
Frances Bay
Mooring Basin
Fishermans
Wharf
Channel/wharf
Diesel
Small < t
Diesel
Any
Cargo
12t (Est. total

fuel held).
Up to 3,000t
(1 centre tank
+2 wing
tanks).
1,000t (Total
fuel loss).
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Motor spirit.
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Kerosene.
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Collision
Unloading accident
Wharf pipeline
break
Onshore
Storage
Tanks
Tank rupture
Wharf
Channel
Other
Wharf
Wharf
Possible spill
leading to
Sandgroves
Creek and
Frances Bay.
Stuart Park
Cargo
Diesel.
Motor spirit.
Avgas.
Kerosene.
Heavy fuel oil
Cargo Diesel.
Motor spirit.
Avgas.
Kerosene.

Avgas or Kerosene.
SECTION 1
700t
(1 wing tank).
500t (1 tank).
160t Based on
15min
discharge &
pumping rate
of 650 tph.
Negligible.
tanks are
bunded
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REPORTING AND ACTIVATION
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 C.
Figure 3.1 Reporting Sequence

3.2.2
Staff and Contractors

All Staff and Contractors must report spills, incidents that may result in a spill, or
observations of oil on the sea, to the nearest Supervisor or Person in Charge
(PIC) who will then report to the DPC Harbourmaster.
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DPC Harbourmaster
Obtain all information available from the observer (Procedure A in Appendix

A) and if necessary;
Inform the CEO (by telephone).
Prepare a POLREP (Appendix D) and send to:
- NT MPC.
- AMSA, EPG.
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.
Note: Hazardous Substances: If the spilt substance is possibly hazardous, the

Port of Darwin emergency management procedures should be used.
3.2.4
Hazardous Substances
If the spilt substance is possibly hazardous, the DPC Harbourmaster will contact
the Police (if required) and the NT Fire and Rescue 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 the Port of
Darwin can manage the response unaided (Tier 1), or whether additional
support and resources are needed (Tier 2 or Tier3).
3.3.1
Responsibility
The DPC Harbourmaster will determine whether Port of Darwin resources can
manage the incident (i.e. response is Tier 1).
For spills that may require a Tier 3 response, the DPC Harbourmaster will notify
the DPC CEO who will notify the NT MPC and NT SC. The NT MPC, in
consultation with the NT SC and DPC Harbourmaster, will determine whether
the spill requires a Tier 3 response.
The NT SC is responsible for initiating a response as per the NT (DIPE) OSCP.
3.3.2
Procedure
This procedure is illustrated in Figure 3.2.
Guidelines for determining the response Tier are provided in Figure 3.3.
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Figure 3.2 Procedure for Confirming the Response Tier

3.4 ACTIVATION OF THE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM
3.4.1
Responsibility
The DPC Harbourmaster as nominated DPC Incident Controller (DPC IC) is
responsible for calling out the Port of Darwin Incident Management Team (IMT)
and resources.
If the DPC Harbourmaster is unavailable, the deputy DPC Harbourmaster will
assume the role of DPC IC.
3.4.2
Scale of Call-out
The DPC IC/DPC Harbourmaster will mobilize sufficient equipment and
personnel resources required to manage the response (ref. Section 3.3 and
Appendix D).
3.4.3
Muster Point
Port of Darwin personnel nominated to the IMT or coordination roles should
initially muster at the Fort Hill Wharf (Port Operations) Office unless directed
elsewhere by the DPC Harbourmaster or nominated DPC IC.
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.
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Oil Type?
Non Persistent Oils (1)
Persistent Oils (1)
Could Shorelines (2)

Be Impacted? (3)
Could Shorelines (2)

Be Impacted? (3)
No
Tier 1
Monitor
Only
Yes
No
Monitor &
Reassess
Contact
NT FRS (4)
HAZMAT
Response?
Yes
HAZMAT
Response
Yes
Volumes
Spilled?
No
0-10
tonnes
10-1,000
tonnes
Can Combat
Agency Cope?
>1,000
tonnes
No
Yes
Can Combat
Agency Cope?
Tier
1
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
Tier
2
Tier
3
Figure 3.3 Guidelines for Determining the Level (Tier) of Response
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3.5 ESTABLISHING THE INCIDENT CONTROL CENTRE

3.5.1
Location
For small scale or short duration responses, the DPC IC may control the
response from the DPC Harbourmasters office in the Fort Hill Wharf Office
building.
For any spill response that requires a longer term response, the DPC IC may
also use the East Arm Wharf offices or the DPC Administration Building at the
TDZ.
3.5.2
First Person On Site

The first person to arrive at the DPC 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 DPC ICC.
3.6 MOBILISATION OF EQUIPMENT

The location of equipment in the Port of Darwin is listed in Appendix B (see
Equipment: Local).
Equipment mobilisation procedures are detailed in Section 9.3.
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SECTION
INCIDENT CONTROL
4.1 THE ROLE OF THE INCIDENT CONTROLLER

The DPC IC is responsible for the overall management of the incident response
and control of the Incident Management Team (IMT). The functions of the DPC
IC are set out in Checklist IMT-1 (Appendix A).
4.2 ESTABLISHING THE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM

4.2.1
Responsibility
The DPC IC is responsible for activating the initial IMT (see 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 DPC IC, each Officer/Coordinator must appoint staff. For
large-tier responses this may be done through the nominated 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 non IMT members must be registered with the Finance and Administration
Section. All staff must be given OH&S induction (see 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.).
1.1.1
Note: It is essential that effective communications between the DPC ICC and
AOC/ Staging Areas are established and maintained (ref. Section 10).
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 DPC ICC is logistically difficult.
Space or facilities are limited at the DPC ICC.
The DPC ICC cannot provide needed security or facilities.
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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 pre-treatment.
Note: The person nominated to manage an AOC or Staging Area should be

appropriate for the function of the facility.
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 (ref. 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 DPC 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.
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4.5 MEDIA LIAISON

4.5.1
Tier 1 Responsibility
For a Tier 1 response, all media management is the responsibility of the DPC
Incident Controller (DPC IC).
The DPC CEO must authorise all media releases unless the DPC IC has been
delegated this responsibility by the CEO (see DPC Media Policy).
4.5.2
Tier 2/3 Responsibility

For Tier 2 or Tier 3 responses, the DPC CEO must authorise all media releases.
The DPC CEO may delegate this responsibility to the DPC IC.
The NT SC may assume responsibility for NT media management. In these
cases the NT SC may appoint a Media Liaison Officer (MLO, ref NT OSCP).
4.5.3
Media Liaison Officer

The DPC IC (or NT SC) may appoint a Media Liaison Officer (MLO) to advise
the DPC IC and undertake the media liaison function.
MLO functions are provided in IMT Checklist IMT-4 (Appendix A).
The NT Media Sub-Plan 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 DPC IC and NT SC and will:
Liaise with the NRETAS officers regarding environmental risks, sensitivies
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 Checklist IMT-2 (Appendix A).
4.7 COMMUNITY LIAISON

4.7.1

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.
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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 IMT-3 in Appendix A.
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SECTION
PLANNING
5.1 PLANNING PROCESS

Planning of the response is the responsibility of the DPC Incident Controller
(DPC IC) but involves all key IMT personnel and advisers.
5.1.1
Planning Officer
In large-tiered responses (upper Tier 2 and Tier 3) a Planning Officer may be
appointed to assist the DPC IC. The Planning Officers role is to:
Monitor the response.

Advise the DPC IC as to when the Incident Action Plan (IAP) requires
revision.
Coordinate and provide information inputs to the planning process, and to
Assist the DPC IC in developing the IAP.
The Planning Officers role is detailed in Checklist IMT-5 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).
Planning
Operations
Practical input into
Strategies and Tactics
suggested.
Operations Sub-Plans.
Type and quantity of equipment
and personnel needed.
Details of any restrictions or
constraints.
H&S Sub-Plan.
Weather.
Tides, currents .
Topography & shoreline character
(from OSRA).
Environmental sensitivity data
(OSRA, other sources).
Spill trajectory modelling.
Oil data (character, behaviour).
Community issues.
Incident
Controller
Planning Meeting
Logistics
Logistical implications of
Strategies/ Tactics.
Communications Sub-Plan.
Available and future resources.
Personnel/ services contracted
or needed.
Transport available/ needed.
Finance &
Administration
Cost implications of
Strategies/ and Tactics.
Potential damages claims.
Current financial status.
Information on any legal
issues.
Incident Action Plan
Figure 5.1 Inputs to the Planning Process

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The Incident Planning Cycle

The planning process is ongoing and involves a number of procedures:
5.1.4
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.
Incident Action Plan

An Incident Action Plan (IAP) should outline the following:
5.1.5
Response
Policy or Aim
This is a broad statement of the over-riding aim of the

response, i.e. what the response is aiming to achieve. It
should also set priorities. Policy may be set by the DPC 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.
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:
5.1.6
Aerial surveillance (see Section 7).

Trajectory modelling (Appendix B).
Oil fates modelling (Appendix B).
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.
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The frequency of revisions to the Incident Action Plan will be determined by the
DPC 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 (Appendix A).
5.2.1
Briefing
Planning Meetings should be preceded by a briefing, during which the DPC IC,
or other person(s) should detail:
5.2.2
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.
Planning Meeting Phase I

During the first phase of a planning meeting the DPC IC will, in consultation with
key IMT personnel:
5.2.3
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).
Planning Meeting Phase II

Once Strategies have been determined, Tactics (Methods) must be developed:
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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 will develop a Communications Sub-Plan.
The Media Liaison Officer will revise (or prepare) the Media Sub-Plan.
The H&S Coordinator will prepare an H&S Sub-Plan.
If wildlife is oiled, the nominated Wildlife Coordinator will develop a Wildlife
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Planning Meeting Phase III

Once Tactics and Sub-Plans 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:
5.2.5
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.
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 Module C of the NT MOP Manual.
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OPERATIONS
6.1 THE OPERATIONS FUNCTION

The Operations function encompasses all field operations in the response
(see 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 IMT-6 (Appendix A).
Additional procedures which need to be implemented by the Operations
Officer include:
Documentation/Information management
(Appendix D of this OSCP and Module C of the NT MOP Manual).
Determination of operational priorities:
- Development of primary and back-up strategies for IAP objectives
(see Section 6.3 and Figure 6.1).
- Allocation of resources to the various Units.
Implementation of induction procedures and on-site 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.
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SPILL
Incident Assessment
Oil will not impact

shoreline or important
resource
Oil will impact

shoreline or
important resource
No
Monitor
Is Containment and
Recovery possible?
Yes
Contain and
Recover
Can oil be
dispersed?
No
Yes
Permission
given to use
dispersants ?
No
Yes
No
Can shorelines or
resources be
protected?
Apply
Dispersants
No
Is operation
successful?
Yes
Continue
Yes
Protect
Shoreline
Can shorelines
be cleaned?
No
Is operation
successful?
Yes
Shoreline
Cleanup
No
Is protection
successful?
Continue
Yes
No
Is cleanup
successful?
Continue
Yes
Cleanup
Achieved
Continue
Figure 6.1 Generic Guidelines for Determining Response

Strategies
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6.3 PRIORITIES
6.3.1
Strategies
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.
6.3.2
Sensitivities
A number of areas have been identified as being of particular importance, and
these are shown in the Maps and Tables provided in Appendix C.
Generally, these areas should receive a high priority for protection. They
should receive a high priority for cleanup provided that:
Cleanup will result in reduced damages.

Cleanup is logistically feasible and
Cleanup efforts are likely to be effective.
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 DPC IC.
For larger-scale 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.
Aerial spotting for marine response operations.
Aerial spraying of dispersants.
6.4.2
Constraints
The main constraints for these are listed in Table 6.1.
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Table 6.1 Operational Constraints for Aerial Response Strategies
Response
Option
Aerial
Surveillance
Use of Aerial
Dispersants
Sea
State(1)
-
Current
(Knots)
-
Constraint
Wind
Oil Viscosity
(Knots)
(1)
-
Other
Visibility
<2000cSt(2)
27.0
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 over-fuselage 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 (see Figure 6.3):
Length (m or km)
Width (m or km).
Percentage coverage of the sea surface(within the slick area).
Colour (estimate of thickness).
Wind
Aircraft Flight
Path
Width
Length
% Cover is
about 60%
Slick
Envelope
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Figure 6.2 Ladder Search
Pattern
SECTION 6
Figure 6.3 Parameters for Describing Oil at

Sea
Table 6.2 provides guidelines for estimating the thickness of black oils from
colour.
Note: Table 6.2 should not be used for spills of diesel, avgas, motor spirit or
other white oils.
Table 6.2 Guidelines for the Description of Oil Colour and Thickness
Description
Barely visible sheen under optimum conditions

Silvery sheen on calm water
Bright bands of rainbow colour
Dull colours seen on calm water
Yellowish brown slick barely discernible from aircraft
Light brown or black slick easily seen from aircraft
Thick dark brown or black slick as seen from aircraft
Near the source of a large spill
6.4.4
Thickness
(mm)
0.00005
0.0001
0.0003
0.001
0.01
0.1
1.0
10
Volume
(m3/sq km)
0.05
0.1
0.3
1.0
10
100
1,000
10,000
Aerial Spraying of Dispersants

Aerial spraying equipment is available for larger-scale 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).
6.5 HEALTH AND SAFETY

6.5.1
Responsibility
The Incident Controller is responsible for ensuring that response activities are
carried out safely.
The DPC 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 Sub-Plan, including inductions, is provided in the NT MOP
Manual, Module I.
In the event of a large spill the DPC IC may appoint an Incident Safety Officer to
oversee the implementation of the H&S Sub-Plan.
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Health and Safety Inductions

All IMT personnel and site visitors must be inducted in on-site safety procedures.
This should be done by the H&S Coordinator.
An outline of an H&S Sub-Plan, 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
6.6.1
Responsibility
Managing the cleanup, care and rehabilitation of oiled wildlife is the responsibility
of NRETAS.
The DPC IC, or nominated officer, should contact the DIPE PW 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.
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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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SECTION
MARINE RESPONSE
7.1 RESPONSIBILITY
In a Tier 1 response, marine response strategies will be coordinated by the DPC
IC or 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 DPC Incident Controller (DPC 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. In the event of an Oil or Noxious Substance spill
the incident should be immediately reported to the DPC Control Tower.
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).
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Table 7.1 Marine Response Matrix Showing Predicted Influence of

Weathering on Suitability of Methods
OPTION
OIL GROUP (1)
DAY ONE
Containment & Recovery
(a) Weir Skimmers
(b) Oleophilic Skimmers
(c) Vacuum Skimmers
(d) Sorbent Recovery
Dispersant Application
Physical Break-up
Natural Processes
DAYS TWO AND THREE
Containment &Recovery
(a) Weir Skimmers
(c) Vacuum Skimmers
Physical Break-up
Natural Processes
DAY FOUR
Containment & Recovery
(a) Weir Skimmers
(c) Vacuum Skimmers
Physical Break-up
Natural processes
INSHORE
II
III IV
R
R
R
R
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C
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NEARSHORE
II
III
IV
OPEN SEA
II
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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
Group II
Group III
Group IV
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(Density, <0.8). Non-persistent 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).
(Density, 0.8 - 0.85). Generally rapidly spreading and a moderate to high
evaporation rate. Low-moderate tendency to form emulsions. Generally low,
but variable, viscosity. Examples: Most diesels, light crudes, some kerosenes.
(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.
(Density, 0.95 - 1.0). Highly viscous, slow spreading oils with low evaporation.
High tendency to form emulsions. Example Heavy fuel oils, heavy crudes.
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Table 7.2 Response Priorities for Various Oil Types
Product 1)
Group I and
Group II
Very LightLight Oils
Group III
Medium Oils
Priority
1
2
Do
Not
Use
1
2
3
4
5
Group IV
Heavy Oil
Do Not
Use
1
2
3
4
5
Do Not
Use
Method
Monitor/natural weathering.
Protection of sensitive
shorelines/resources at risk.
Use of dispersants.
Containment and recovery.
Physical break up of slick.
Use of dispersants.
Physical break up of slick:
Diesel
Physical break up of slick.:
Other oils
Shoreline protection
Use of dispersants.
Physical break up of slick.
Rationale
Oils dissipate rapidly.
Oils can cause environmental
damage.
Potential environmental effects.
Not safe.
Not safe.
Has little potential to cause harm.
Rapid response and higher
encounter rate than other methods.
Can prevent emulsification.
Suitable for small or remote spills.
damage.
For small spills close to shore only.
Monitor closely (see below).
Oils tend to emulsify if mixing energy
is applied
See above.
See above.
May be applicable. Monitor closely.
damage.
Small isolated spills only.
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 are available from the NT FRS (Fire Station).
Note: Only trained personnel should operate combustible gas-oxygen
analysers.
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Table 7.3 Beaufort Scale

Beaufort
Scale
0
1
2
3
Wind Speed(1)
Mean Range
0
<1
2
1-3
5
4-6
9
7-10
Wind
Calm
Light air
Light breeze
Gentle breeze
13
11-16
19
17-21
Moderate
breeze
Fresh breeze
24
22-27
Strong breeze
30
28-33
Near gale
37
34-40
Gale
44
41-47
Strong gale
10
52
48-55
Storm
11
60
56-63
Violent storm
12
>64
Hurricane
Description
Sea
Flat.
Ripples.
Small wavelets. No breakers.
Large wavelets. Some
breaking crests & scattered
white horses.
Small waves. Fairly frequent
white horses.
Moderate waves. Many white
horses. Occasional spray.
Large waves. Extensive white
foam crests. Some spray.
Sea rises. White foam from
breaking waves in streaks.
Moderate, long waves. White
foam blown in long streaks.
High waves. Dense streaks
of foam. Wave crests begin
to topple.
Very high waves. Long
hanging crests. Foam in large
patches. Sea surface largely
white.
Extreme waves (smallmedium ships lost to view).
Foam covered sea surface.
Reduced visibility.
Air filled with foam and spray.
Driving spray. Very reduced
visibility.
Wave Height(2)
Mean
Max.
0.1
0.2
0.6
0.1
0.3
1.0
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
4.0
4.0
5.5
5.5
7.5
7.0
10.0
9.0
12.5
>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
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Information
from Planning
& Surveillance
Yes
Ideal Conditions:
- Wind < 14-22 knots
Is
Containment
Possible ?
- Sea State < 3-4

- Currents < 1 knot
No
Yes
Ideal Conditions*:
- Wind < 7-22 knots
Is Recovery
Possible ?
- Sea State < 1-4

- Currents < 1 knot
*Highly dependent on
skimmer type.
No
Yes
Are Vessels
and Equipment
Available ?
No
Yes
External Resources:
- Industry via AMOSPlan
- State via Logistics
- National Plan and
interstate via AMSA
Mobilise
Resources
Apply Tactics
Deploy Marine
Waste Storage/
Transport Units
Deploy Vessels
Booms &
Skimmers
Arrange
Onshore Waste
Storage
Continue
Yes
Deploy Aerial
Support
Arrange Onshore
Support
Are Strategies
Effective ?
No
Consider Other
Strategies
Figure 7.1 Marine Containment and Recovery Strategy Guide
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Constraints
Indicative operational constraints are shown in Table 7.4.
Table 7.4 Operational Constraints for Containment and Recovery
Response Option
Boom
Containment
Deflection
Weir
Disc
Mop/Belt
Vacuum
See Appendix
B
Recovery
(Skimmers)
Temporary
Storage(4)
Sea
State(1)
3-4
3-4
1
2-3
3-4
1
-
Current
(Knots)(2)
1.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
-
Constraint
Wind
Viscosity
(Knots)
of Oil(3)
16-22
16-22
7
<1000
11-16
<1000
16-22
>1000
7
-
Other
Vessel
Availability.
Availability
of storage
for oil
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 (see Section 7.5).
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 re-deploy 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.
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Consider alternate marine

response methods:
No
-Containment & Recovery

-Monitor/ Natural dispersion
-Inshore Shoreline
Protection
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1. Have alternatives
been considered ?
Yes
No
2. Is oil heading towards

a sensitive area?
Yes
Monitor & Review

No
3. Do weather/sea/tide
conditions allow the
use of dispersants?
Yes
No
4. Is the oil dispersible ?

Yes
No
5. Is the effect of the

dispersed oil likely to
be less than the effect
of untreated oil?
Yes
No
6. Have necessary
approvals been given ?
Yes
Apply dispersant
No
7. Is dispersant effective ?
Yes
Consider shoreline
response methods:
8. Has effective dispersion

been achieved ?
-Shoreline Protection
-Shoreline Cleanup
-Monitor/Natural Recovery
No
Yes
Job done
Figure 7.2 Guidelines for the Use of Dispersants
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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
Type I
Hydrocarbon based
Type III
Concentrates
7.7.4
Product
Application
BP-AB
Neat from vessels only at a

dose of 1(disp.):5(oil).
Neat from aircraft or
vessels at 1:30. May be
diluted or educted for use
from vessels/ fire monitors.
If used diluted dose rate is
increased.
Ardrox 6120
Corexit 9527
Corexit 9550
Corexit 9500
Dasic Slickgone NS
Slickgone LTSW
Shell VDC
Shell VDC Plus
Tergo R-40
Warren-Springs
system
Used neat from
Vikospray or
similar. Can be
diluted for use in
Warren Springs
system.
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, ref. 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
support 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) and consequent personnel and vessel safety. Light,
volatile (Group I) oils will dissipate quickly and should not need to be treated
in this way. They may also pose an explosion/fire hazard
The potential for some oils to emulsify. Heavy fuel oils and lubricating oils may
emulsify if subject to prop-wash.
This method is seldom required or applicable.
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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 2-3mm thick).
Oil should be unweathered. Weathered, emulsified or heavy oils need to be
ignited at higher temperatures and will need accelerants.
Fire-proof 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 pre-application of dispersants are

not recommended.
General guidelines for shoreline protection methods are provided in Table 7.6.
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Table 7.6 Guidelines for Shoreline Protection(1)
Shoreline/Resource
Cliffs
Boulder
beaches/reefs
Cobble beaches
Pebble beaches
Sand beaches
Energy(2)
MediumHigh
MediumHigh
MediumHigh
MediumHigh
High
Medium
Low
Method
Constraint/Comment
No inshore
protection methods
likely to be
effective.
High energies make protective

methods unlikely to succeed. Wave
action will overcome any barriers/
booms.
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)
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
Mud or sandflats (inc.
Low
application due to expanse of area.
intertidal seagrass
Exclusion
booming
Using either beach/shore guardian
flats)
of small areas
boom or sorbent boom or snares.
Deflection boom
Deflect oil to shore.
Inlets and tidal creeks
Medium
Deploy barrier boom within creek at
Low
point where flow<0.75knots.
Earth barrier/dam
Push earth over inlet mouth. Cover
or sandbag dams
in plastic and hold in place with
sandbags to avoid dam being
washed away
Deflection booming If oil movement is along mangrove
Mangroves
Low
fringe.
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
Across inlets only if booms are not
dams
available. Be careful of potential
damage to vegetation.
(1) Shoreline sensitivities and priorities should be assessed during the planning phase
of the response.
(2) Energies may vary.
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Table 7.7 Protection Priorities and Location Specific Methods

Location
Doctors Gully Aquatic Life
Reserve
East Point Aquatic Reserve
Channel Is corals (S and
SW)
Channel Is and East Point
mangroves
Sandy Creek/ Casuarina
Beach
Protection
Priority (1)
1
Protection
Methods
Deflection boom.
Sea, Road access.
Appendix C
Map Ref(2)
C1:11
1
1
Deflection boom.
Deflection boom.
Sea, Road access.

Sea, Road access.
C1: 11, q
C1: 7
Deflection boom.
C1: 7
Exclusion boom across creek mouth, or

Construct earth barriers across mouth or upper
reaches.
Exclusion boom at mouth or
Deflection boom
reaches.
reaches.
Dry weather road access.

4WD access in wet.
Sea, road and beach
access.
Sea access. Road access
to mouth of creek and to
various points along upper
margins of mangroves.
C1: 14
Ludmilla Creek
Rapid Creek
Buffalo Creek
Sadgoves Creek
Exclusion boom across creek mouth, or upper

reaches.
South Shell Is, Catalina

Islands and Old Man Rock
Deflection boom from rocky shores
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Road access to creek

mouth.
Access to upper reaches
needs Defence Dept
approval.
Sea access.
Road access to parts of the
SW shoreline.
4WD access to upper
reaches in dry weather.
Sea access.
Road access to nearby East
Arm boat ramp.
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Table 7.7 Continued Protection Priorities and Location Specific Methods

Location
Weed Reef
Creek C off SW Middle Arm
Protection
Priority (1)
2
2
Creek H off SW Middle Arm

Mickett Creek
Middle Arm/ East Arm/
Elizabeth River pearl oyster
farms
2
2
2
Frances Bay Mooring Basin
Water intakes at Ludmilla

Creek (Lake Alexander)
Water intakes at Vesteys
Beach (Vesteys Lake)
Water intakes at old Stokes
Hill Power Station
(aquaculture).
Water intakes at East Arm
(aquaculture).
Water intakes at Middle Arm
(aquaculture).
3
3
3
Protection
Methods
Deflection booms if oil will impact at low tide.
Exclusion boom across mouth or
Collection boom to divert oil to sandy shore at mouth.
Exclusion boom across mouth.
Exclusion boom across mouth.
Notify owners/operators.
Avoid use of vessels in vicinity if oil is present.
DO NOT USE DISPERSANTS CLOSE TO THESE
AREAS.
Protect above surface structures with sorbent mats.
Close sea-lock doors.
Protect sea lock with sorbent mats or boom.
Contact owner. Request operator to stop intake
pumps if water is drawn at shallow depths (<5m).
If pumps are active, avoid use of vessels in vicinity if
oil is present.
DO NOT USE DISPERSANTS CLOSE TO THESE
AREAS.
Sea
Sea
Sea
Sea
Road
Sea
Road
Sea
Road
Sea
Road
Sea
Road
Sea
Road
(1) Priorities: 1 = Highest. Note priorities are guidelines and should be used only to allocate
resources if multiple sites are threatened. Some locations can be
adequately protected without deployment of large amounts of equipment. The Incident
Controller may re-rank priorities according incident-specific
considerations.
(2) Map references. See Map C.1 in Appendix C.
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SHORELINE RESPONSE
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).
Shoreline
Coordinator
Administrative
Support
Shoreline Assessment
Supervisor
Shoreline Cleanup
Supervisor
Shoreline Assessment
A
t
Team
Leaders
Shoreline Cleanup
Team Leaders
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 Port of Darwin is outlined in Sections 8.3
to 8.12.
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Table 8.1 Application of Shoreline Cleanup Methods to Various Shoreline Types

Cleanup Method
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C, A
C, A
C, A
C, A
C, A
C, A
C, A
C, A
C, A
C, A
Bioremediation
R
C
R
C
C
R
R
C
C
Sand Blasting/ Steam

Cleaning
R
C
R
Use of Chemicals
R
R
C
High Pressure
Washing
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C
R
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
R
R
C
C
C
Low Pressure
Washing/Flushing
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C
C
R
R
Sediment Reworking
Coral
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
R
R
R
R
C
C
Vacuum Recovery
Cobble
Pebble
Gravel/grit
Course sand
Fine sand
Mud/ Silt
C
C
R
C
C
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
C
C
C
Mechanical Removal
Boulder
R
R
R
R
C
C
R
C
R
R
R
C
C
C
R
R
Use of Sorbents
Artificial
Shoreline Type
Form/ Exposure
Cliff (exposed)
Cliff (sheltered)
Platform (exposed)
Platform (sheltered/broken)
Seawalls/ Jetties
Rip-rap (boulder sea wall)
Beach (exposed)
Beach (sheltered)
Beach
Beach
Beach
Beach
Beach
Intertidal Flats
Mangroves/ Saltmarsh
Reef
Manual Removal of Oil

and Debris
Substrate
Bedrock
Natural Recovery
Key:
A = Approval may be required
R = Recommended/Preferred option
C = Conditional. May be applicable
=Not recommended
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
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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
Constraints
Application
Resource
Requirements
Can be used on any shoreline subject to the following

constraints.
Not suitable for public beaches or shorelines used by sensitive
fauna (e.g. birds).
Consent of landowners is required.
Monitoring may be required for persistent
(non-Group I) oils.
Safety warnings/sign-posts should be used.
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
Constraints
Application
Resource
Requirements
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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.
Close supervision of cleanup teams is essential.
Work-site control should be established
(Appendix A, Checklist NT IMT-D)
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.
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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
Constraints
Application
Resource
Requirements
Can be used on any but care is needed for shorelines adjacent to

shallow corals (see below)
Oily sorbent materials should not be allowed to wash into coral
areas.
See Table 8.3 if used with manual cleanup.
See Table 8.5 if used with mechanical cleanup.
Close supervision of cleanup teams is essential in order to
prevent over-application.
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
Sorbent
Material
Coconut husk (dry)
Wood chips/bark
Sawdust
Vermiculite
Polyethylene
Flash spun
Foam/sponge
Polypropylene Pads/rolls
fibre
Stitch-bonded
Pom-poms
Polyurethane
Ground
Foam/sponge
Oil Capacity(1)
Non-viscous
Oils(2)
2-3
2-5
5-10
0.5-3
6
22
8
15
2
5
22
Viscous
Oils(2)
10-20
5-10
10-20
4-6
6
30-40
15
22
18
14
30-40
Comment
May sink after prolonged
exposure tom water
Will sink if washed from shore.
Synthetic. All will float. Difficult to
dispose of if used with heavy oils
(e.g. Lubricating oil, Heavy fuel
oil).
Can be re-used 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
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supervision is required to minimise this. Generally, if > 2cm of sediment needs

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
Constraints
Application
Resource
Requirements
Not suitable for use on:

Bedrock or boulders.
Mud or silts.
Shorelines dominated by sensitive fauna (bird nesting) or flora
(seagrass/mangroves/saltmarsh).
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 (1).
Clean parallel to shoreline.
Ensure vehicles do not pass over oily sediments.
Grader, front-end loader and truck (for waste transport).
Fuel (allow 20-25 litres/hr/vehicle).
Manual cleanup support team; 3-4 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
Constraints
Application
Resource
Requirements
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).
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.
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
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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
Constraints
Application
Resource
Requirements
High to moderate energy cobble and pebble beaches only.

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).
Method A: Oil stained sediment is pushed into the surf zone foe
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 highpressure seawater (see Section 8.10).
Method A: One front-end 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:
Run-off 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
Constraints
Application
Resource
Requirements
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Stable sands and muds, -with care.
Oily run-off 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).
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 low-pressure seawater.
Deploy booms and skimmers to collect oily run-off.
Pump: 30-50psi @ 200-500 litres/min (12-30 cubic m/hr).
Hoses: Flexible hose (e.g. fire hose) for spot-washing
Hose or pipe for irrigation.
Inshore boom (250-300m), anchors etc.
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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
Constraints
Application
Resource
Requirements
Any well drained rocky shore (bedrock to pebble).

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 run-off.
Pebble beaches only:
Pebble can be reworked/pushed down the beach into the shallow
subtidal and then washed with the high-pressure water-stream.
Pebble can then be reworked/pushed back up the beach. This
method is suitable for light oils and non-viscous oils.
Pump: 100-1000psi @ 20-100 litres/min (1-6 cubic m/hr).
Hoses: Flexible hose (e.g. fire hose).
Inshore boom (250-300m), 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
Constraints
Application
Resource
Requirements
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seawalls and boat ramps.
May be used on other shoreline types with extreme care, and
with environmental advice.
Not suitable for use on vegetated shorelines (mangroves,
saltmarshes) or on, or near, corals.
Oily run-off 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).
May be sprayed neat or diluted.
If tidal flushing is restricted, use hoses to wash shorelines after
application (20 - 60 minutes after application).
Dispersant (see Appendix B).
Backpack spray packs (see Appendix B).
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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
Constraints
Application
Resource
Requirements
Artificial structures.
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.
Used by skilled operator under close supervision.
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 short-term cleanup method.
Light oils are not amenable to this method as light fractions are non-persistent
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 longer-term
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 damage must be balanced against the likely
damage from the oil. This method should be used under close environmental
supervision.
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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
On-Site Transport
Table 8.13 lists some of the equipment available for transporting of wastes along
shorelines and provides some handling guidelines.
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Table 8.13 On-Site Waste Transport

Transport Method
Manual
Dune buggy and trailer
Small Bobcat
Front-end loader
Trucks
Fork lift
Vacuum trucks
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Container
Plastic bags
Buckets
Plastic bags
Plastic bags
Loose material
Plastic bags
Drums
Skips
Flexible bags
Skips
220litre drums
N/A
Comment
Supervisors must set safe handling limits (weight).

Take care to allow adequate time for task.
Unstable. Close supervision of activity and safety.
Check load-bearing capacity of shorelines.
Ensure vehicles do not travel over oiled
sediments.
Refueling and secure storage needed for
prolonged use in isolated areas.
Drums must be secured on a palate and should
be only part-filled if no lid is used.
For liquid only.
Not suitable for volatile products.
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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
Waste Management
Coordinator (IMT)
(IMT)
NRETAS
NRETAS
Local Government
Lands Council
Title holder
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Consult in most cases but particularly if:

Wastes may be hazardous.
Storage times may be long (i.e. >2 or 3 days).
If site is on indigenous land.
If access is gained across indigenous lands.
If the site is close to indigenous heritage sites.
If site is within park.
If access is across parkland.
If site may pose a threat to native fauna.
If site is within, or close to, native vegetation.
Sites of potential heritage significance.
If site is on council land or reserves.
If site is on indigenous lands.
If site is on private land.
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WASTE MANAGEMENT
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 DPC 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 Sub-Plan.
Note: The volumes of oily waste recovered may be significantly greater than the
volume of oil spilled, particularly if shorelines are oiled.
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).
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Table 9.1 Guidelines for the Use of Temporary Storage Containers
Container
Type
Plastic bags
Suitability
Solid Liquid
R
C
Volume
(m3)
Up to
0.04/bag
Comment
Half fill only.

Should be moved using Bobcat or
front-end loader.
Not suitable for light oils, sharps or
long-term storage.
Onshore Half fill only. Difficult to handle.
200 litre drums
R
C
0.2
Cover required.
Offshore Bottom drainage hole to be
Skips
R
15-20
plugged.
Onshore
R
C
Cover required (tarpaulin).
Onshore Can be used for transport on truck
Fast tank(1)
C
R
10
with care.
Cover available.
Onshore Cover supplied.
Flexi-dam(1)
R
10
Offshore On deck or off deck.
Flexible bags/
R
1-10
Onshore Load onto trucks prior to filling.
containers(1)
C
1-10
Offshore Covered.
Lancer barge(1)
R
25
(1)
Rigid tanks
R
Variable Onshore Security required (public areas).
Plastic-lined 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.
Onshore
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
Liquid
Field Segregation
Oils
Wastewater
Solid
Oils
Oily debris
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Non emulsified oils.
Emulsified oils.
Water from temporary storage.
Water from heat or gravity separation of emulsions.
Water from chemically demulsified oil.
High pour point oils.
High viscosity emulsions.
Tar balls.
Oil mixed with cobble or sand.
Oil mixed with wood, vegetation, plastics or sorbents.
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9.5 TRANSPORT
Care should be taken that all vessels, vehicles, or containers used for the transport
of oily wastes are sealed and leak-proof.
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
Non emulsified oils
Emulsified oils
Separation Method
Water from:
Storage areas
Heat or gravity separation
Chemically separated emulsion
High pour point oils
High viscosity emulsions
Tar balls
Oil and sediment
Oil mixed with wood or other debris
N/A
Heat treatment.
Gravity separation(1)
Demulsifiers(2)
N/A(3)
N/A(3)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Sieve to remove sand(1)
Collect oil leaching from storage areas(1)
Wash with water or solvent.
Collect oil leaching from storage areas(1)
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
Liquid oil waste
(predominantly oil with some water).
Oily Water (mainly water some oil).
Solid oil inorganic waste (sediment).
Solid oil organic waste (non-synthetic).
Other Solid Waste Materials
(oily synthetic materials).
Hazardous materials.
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Recycle.
Incineration.
Oily water separation unit.
Land-farming/ Bioremediation.
Landfill. Only after oil content reduced to <30 ppm.
Land-farming/ Bioremediation.
Landfill. Only after oil content reduced to <30 ppm.
Landfill.
Offsite disposal.
Offsite disposal.
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LOGISTICS
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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 DPC 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:
DPC IC or other authorisation for procurement/activation of resources.

Date requested.
Date received.
Record of IMT personnel supplied with resources.
Date of return of non-consumable items.
Record of demobilisation (cleaning and repair) and return of resources.
Equipment
1.1.1.1 1
0.2.1
1.1.1.2
Equipment located within the Port of Darwin and the NT is listed in Appendix B.
1.1.1.3
Interstate equipment can be requested by the DPC IC (through the NT MPC or
NT SC) from AMSA (see Appendix B).
Industry equipment is available through AMSA or from the Responsible Party, if
the RP is a member of AMOSC.
1.1.1.4
10.2.2
Personnel
The DPC IC may (through the NT MPC or NT SC) request NT personnel from
participating NT Plan agencies (ref. NT MOP Manual, Module B).
Additional support is available from the National Response Team via AMSA
(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:
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10.2.3
1.1.1.4.1 Transport
Field teams must be transported to and from their work-sites. Private vehicles
are not to be used.
Some restrictions also exist with regard to the transport of non-government
personnel in government vehicles.
All IMT personnel should log the following details with the Logistics Officer:
Vehicle type.
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
1.1.1.4.2 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 Sub-Plan.
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 DPC IC may appoint a Communications Coordinator
(CC) to ensure that effective communications are 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 DPC 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 Sub-Plan (ref. NT MOP Manual Module K) should be
modified to produce an incident and location-specific Communications Plan.
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FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
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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 post-spill monitoring.
Assess efficiency or cost effectiveness of various response methods.
For small responses the DPC 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 Checklist IMT-12 in Appendix A.
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 DPC ICC.
11.3 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES

Finance and Administration procedures are set out in Module C of the NT MOP
Manual. These, generally, relate to large-scale or long-term responses.
The effective display and transmission of information is critical to all Tiers of
response. The display of information within the DPC 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:
11.4.1
Forms.
Status Boards.
Wall Maps.
Effective briefings.
Issue of bulletins and press releases. These are prepared by the Media
Liaison Officer (Section 4.5).
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 DPC 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 DPC IC. In larger tiered responses
Section Officers and Unit Coordinators may also need to hold regular briefings.
Guidelines are provided in Procedure D in Appendix A
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TERMINATING THE RESPONSE
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12.1 RESPONSIBILITY FOR TERMINATING THE RESPONSE

The decision to terminate a Tier 1 response is taken by the DPC IC in
consultation with the DPC CEO and NT MPC. Tier 2 and Tier 3 responses are
terminated by the DPC IC 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 responses may be stood down 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 may be stood down 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 DPC IC or NT SC. Wildlife
response may continue for some time and will generally only cease when all
affected animals are cleaned and, those that can be, are rehabilitated.
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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 Stand-Down Procedures

12.3.1
Return of Equipment
Upon completion of the response, the DPC 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.
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Debrief
The DPC IC will hold a post-spill debriefing for any spill for which a response was
activated. The debrief should address:
12.3.3
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.
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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APPENDIX
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
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
POD OSCP-A
POD OSCP-B
POD OSCP-C
POD OSCP-D
POD OSCP-E
POD OSCP-F
POD OSCP-G
POD OSCP-H
POD OSCP-I
POD OSCP-J
IMT Checklists
POD-IMT-1
POD-IMT-2
POD-IMT-3
POD-IMT-4
POD-IMT-5
POD-IMT-6
POD-IMT-7
POD-IMT-8
POD-IMT-9
POD-IMT-10
POD-IMT-11
POD-IMT-12
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Initial Marine Oil Pollution Report Information

Establishing the Incident Control Centre
Preparation of the Incident Action Plan
DPC IC Briefing Meeting Procedure
Site Control Procedures
Establishing a Field Decontamination Facility
Sampling and Sample Control Procedures
Field Test for the Effectiveness of Dispersants
Obtaining Access To Indigenous lands
Deployment into Remote Areas
A-2
A-3
A-5
A-6
A-7
A-8
A-9
A-11
A-12
A-14
DPC Incident Controller

Environmental and Scientific Coordinator
Planning Officer
Operations Officer
Marine Coordinator
Shoreline Coordinator
Health and Safety Coordinator
Waste Management Coordinator
Logistics Officer
Finance and Administration Officer
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A-20
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INITIAL MARINE OIL POLLUTION

REPORT INFORMATION
Name of person receiving report

Agency/Division/Role
Time of receipt of report
Report to be forwarded to:
Date
Name.
Agency.
Question
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Name of Reporter.
Contact Details.
a
Telephone No.
b
Fax.
c
E-mail
Position of observer when
sighting made.
Position of the slick.
Source of spill (1).
Type of substance spilled(1).
Amount of substance spilled(1).
Description of slick.
a
General.
b
Colour.
c
d
9
10
APPENDIX A
Area.
Other
Time
AM/PM
Prompt/Answer
Bus:
A/H:
Aircraft
Vessel
Other (Details):
Ground
Black
Brown
Rainbow
Other (Specify)
Length
(m), Width
Broken up? Yes
No ___
Windrows (Streaks)? Yes
.
.
Silver
.
.
(m)
No
Direction of slick movement(1)

Weather/sea conditions.
Other information
(1) If known
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ESTABLISHING THE
INCIDENT CONTROL CENTRE
Task
Action
Obtain and/or assign DPC ICC equipment.
1
Communications.
1.1
a Telephone and lines (at least 4).
b Fax lines (at least 2 and obtain numbers).
c Radio receiver (as required).
d Computers (nominate 2 for admin work if required).
Information Display.
1.2
a Set of laminated Status Boards.
b Set of forms (minimum of 5 sets).
c Regional Maps:
i
Nautical charts.
ii
Topographic maps (2 sets of 1:50,000 ).
d Clear plastic sheets, to cover maps (4m x 1m).
e Overhead projector (in nominated briefing room).
f Whiteboards (1 or 2, depending on room layout).
Stationary.
1.3
a Whiteboard markers (12-24 mixed colours).
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).
m Transparency sheets (20).
Computers (see Communications line 8 also).
1.4
a Computers for word processing/record keeping.
b Printers (at least 2).
Administration/ Document Storage.
1.5
a Photocopier.
b Document (in and out) trays (12-15).
c Hanging file trays and file folders.
Copy(s) of the NT OSCP and Appendices
1.6
Tables and chairs.
1.7
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Location
Status
DPC ICC
DPC ICC
DPC ICC
DPC ICC
DPC ICC
DPC ICC
DPC ICC
DPC ICC
DPC ICC or
nominated
store
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ESTABLISHING THE
PROCEDURE
DPC INCIDENT CONTROL CENTRE (DPC ICC)
POD OSCP-B
Task
Action
Status
DPC ICC Set up
2
Obtain and/or assign DPC ICC equipment.
2.1
Order and obtain any items needed (lines 8 12)
2.2
Remove any unnecessary papers/materials from DPC ICC.
2.3
Clean white-boards.
2.4
Check connections of telephones, faxes.
2.5
Place OSCPs on the table for reference.
2.6
Place white-board pens and erasers at the whiteboards.
2.7
Advise switchboard to direct incoming calls to the DPC ICC.
2.8
Display appropriate Maps, Status Boards and Charts (Cover all with
2.9
plastic if not laminated).
Position Electronic Whiteboard and ensure it is operational.
2.10
Locate and label areas for each IMT Section mobilised.
2.11
Notes:
1. In the location column note the location of resources. Display this in the DPC ICC so that IMT
members can find resources and facilities.
2. Not all items will be needed for a small incident.
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APPENDIX A
PREPARATION OF THE
INCIDENT ACTION PLAN
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
Briefing
Develop IAP
2
3
4
5
6
Sub-Plans
Logistics
IAP
Preparation
10
Action
Brief key IMT Officer/Coordinators:
a Current situation:
i Spill location.
ii Spill size.
iii Statutory/Combat Agencies.
iv Tier/ Resources mobilised.
b Predicted situation:
i Trajectory.
ii Resources at risk/ effects.
State Aim (or Policy) of Response.
Develop and rank response objectives,
based on protection priorities.
Develop Strategies for each Objective.
Develop Tactics for each Strategy.
Identify/obtain any
Dispersant use.
permits required for Access to
strategies
Indigenous land.
Prepare/Review Sub-Plans:
a Communications Sub-Plan.
b H&S Sub-Plan.
c Wildlife Sub-Plan.
d Media Sub-Plan.
Determine need for and location of,
Advanced Operations Centres or
Staging Areas.
Document Aim, Objectives and
Strategies (Form IAP 01) i.e. prepare
Draft Incident Action Plan.
Attach Sub-Plans to Incident Action
Plan (IAP).
Responsibility
Check
DPC IC or others as
nominated.
DPC IC, and ESC*

DPC IC and all
Officers /
Coordinators.
ESC
CLO.
Logistics Officer.
H&S Coord.
DIPE PW/
Wildlife Officer.
MLO
DPC IC and all
Officers
/Coordinators.
Nominated officer
(Planning Officer in
a Tier 2/3).
DPC IC to
nominated IMT
member
All Section Officers/
Coordinators
*
*
*
*
*
Prepare revised lists of resource

needs for submission to Logistics
Officer.
Incident Controller
Approval
12 Approve IAP.
PROCESS TO BE REPEATED THROUGHOUT THE RESPONSE AS SCENARIO,
OBJECTIVES, STRATEGIES OR TACTICS CHANGE
11
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Task
Preparation
1
2
3
Briefing
Meeting
4
5
DPC INCIDENT CONTROLLER

BRIEFING MEETING PROCEDURE
Action
Ensure that Status Boards and Wall Maps
are displaying current information.
Check with DPC IC/Planning Officer:
a Briefing time/location
b Display equipment needed.
Set up additional maps/Video/TV as
required.
Introduction of new IMT personnel and
roles (if assigned).
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.
h Outline of Environmental resources at
threat and sensitivity data (OSRA).
i Safety issues.
j
k
l
7
8
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Responsibility
FAO or DPC
ICC Manager
Status
DPC IC
DPC IC or
Planning Officer
EA or ESC
DPC IC or
H&SC
CLO
DPC IC
Logistics Officer
Community issues.
Other issues
Review communications
requirements.
Function/Section/Unit Reports if required:
As appropriate
a Media
MLO
b Community liaison
CLO
c ESC/Environment
ESC/EA
d Planning
PO
e Operations
OO
i
Marine
MC
ii
Shoreline
SC
iii Aerial
AC
iv Wildlife
WC
v
Waste
WMC
f
Logistics
LO
g Finance and Administration
FAO
i
Finance
FC
ii
Administration
FAO
Outline of new objectives, strategies and
DPC IC
methods.
Any other business.
DPC IC
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APPENDIX A
SITE CONTROL
PROCEDURE
Site Control should be established for every site where access is to be controlled. This
includes the DPC ICC, sites of shoreline cleanup, waste storage or any site containing
hazards or hazardous materials (ref. NT MOP Manual Module C).
Task
Action
Identify perimeter of the Hot (secure or prohibited) zone. This may be:
1
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.
v
DPC ICC
Identify the Hot zone perimeter by sign-posting or establishing a cordon
2
Identify the Warm(exclusion, controlled or support) zone. (Note: This is a
3
non-contaminated/ non-hazardous 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 non-response
aircraft or vessels.
iv The airport, or perimeter around field heli-pad.
v
The building in which the DPC ICC is situated. The car park should
also be within this zone.
Identify the Warm zone perimeter by sign-posting or establishing a cordon
4
Establish any required Hot zone perimeter facilities. For example (i) and
5
(ii) this may include:
i
Decontamination facility (see procedure NT OSCP-F).
ii
Temporary waste storage.
Establish Warm zone perimeter facilities. Generally this is site security.
6
Establish support facilities within Warm zone as required
7
Note 1
Entry to a Hot Zone should be restricted to:
Note 2
Status
Personnel involved in the on-site work.

Personnel equipped with appropriate protective gear.
Personnel who have undergone correct training and induction.
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.
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APPENDIX A
ESTABLISHING A
FIELD DECONTAMINATION FACILITY
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
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Action
Select a flat area and clear away stones and other debris.
Cover the area with waterproof plastic (tape joins) and secure with steel
pegs.
Cover plastic with sorbent mats/rolls. If unavailable, loose organic
sorbent material can be used.
Place washing pools and waste storage drums as indicated the Figure
below.
Lay entry pathway (from oily area) using plastic and sorbent pads/rolls.
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 OSCP-E).
Cover area and storage bins if rain is possible.
Ensure that vacuum trucks and other waste recovery vehicles can access
the waste bins (mark out an access road if necessary).
Provide final wash facilities (wash basins, soap, towels).
Supply clean overalls for end of shift and lunch breaks.
Access for
Waste
Trucks
Final Wash-up (Sinks)

Towels etc
Status
Clean Water
Exit to Clean
Area
Wash 3
Clean Clothes
Oily Clothes
Wash 2
Oily Water
Wash 1
Stores &
Washing
Materials
Fence
Entry from Contaminated Area
Schematic Layout of Field Decontamination Facility

END SITE DECONTAMINATION FACILITY PROCEDURE
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SAMPLING AND SAMPLE

CONTROL PROCEDURES
APPENDIX A
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.
d
Cooling needs and time needed to get to laboratory.
Sampling from the surface of water:
a
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.
ii
The use of synthetic sorbents is not recommended. If used send
a clean sample of the sorbent to the laboratory also.
b
Thick slicks:
i
In the absence of specialised equipment, collect using clean
buckets, dustpans and wide-necked 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.
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.
c
Avoid taking samples from specimens that have been stored in plastic
containers.
Place each sample into a container:
a
Clean glass jars (250-500ml) with wide mouth should be used
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.
Name of person taking sample (and witness).
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PROCEDURE
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SAMPLING AND SAMPLE

CONTROL PROCEDURES
Task
Action
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.
c
Chain of Custody record, i.e. repeated sequence of:
i
Sample handed/sent to.
ii
Signature.
iii Date.
iv Sample received by.
v
Signature.
vi Date.
8 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.
m Chain of Custody record (see 7 above).
9 Send copy of the sample record to the laboratory.
10 Store sample:
a
In refrigerators or cold rooms (at not more than 5C) 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.
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
Status
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APPENDIX A
FIELD TEST FOR THE

EFFECTIVENESS OF DISPERSANTS
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
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 wide-mouth (pomade) jars for sampling in field.
Glass pasteur pipettes and bulbs.
10 ml glass syringe with large diameter cannula tip.
Place seawater (at ambient temperature of sea surface at spill scene) into test
tube. Fill to mark or to about 2/3 tube volume.
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 oils 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.
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.
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.
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 180o 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?
If the oil has entered the water as an opaque brown coloured (but not white) cloud,
the dispersant has been effective.
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.
2
3
Status
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APPENDIX A
OBTAINING ACCESS TO
INDIGENOUS LANDS
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 on-site advice is required (ref. NT MOP
Manual Module C, Section 9.3).
Task
1
a
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
Action
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
b If the impact of oil is imminent deploy teams to protect the
shoreline and then contact the Land Council to request
permits.
Once Permits are obtained deploy teams as required and
Provide Land Council details of team deployments and, when
available, a list of names of response personnel involved, and
Inform the NT MPC of the situation (via SITREP, Form Rep02).
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.
Deploy and initiate response, continue response or demobilise as
directed by the NT SC.
Activate and brief the Community Liaison Officer (CLO).
On notification by the DPC IC, notify the NT OSC and advise on
whether a permit has been obtained.
Support the activities of the
On notification, by the DPC IC or NT MPC, that a permit has been
obtained notify the Minister (provide full POLREP, Form Rep01 or
SITREP, Form Rep02).
If a permit has not been obtained assess the situation and,
instruct the DPC IC to deploy and initiate response, continue
response or demobilise as deemed necessary.
Contact Land Council and confer on issue.
Contact Minister and advise of action taken.
Confer with DPC IC and NT MPC as required.
Responsibility
Incident
Controller
Status
NT MPC
NT SC
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OBTAINING ACCESS TO INDIGENOUS TITLE LANDS CONTINUED

1
On instruction from the DPC 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.
d Facilitate involvement of Lands Council personnel in
provision of on-site advice to response teams.
Community
Liaison
Officer
(ref. Checklist
IMT-8)
Incident Controller
Is oil impact on shoreline or
sensitive resources imminent?
(<24 hrs)
No
Yes
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.)
Permit issued?
No
Yes
Deploy Response Teams
and initiate response.
Inform NT MPC or NT SC.
Advise and brief Community

Liaison Officer (CLO).
NT MPC
CLO
Contact NT SC.
Confer with CLO.
Contact Land Council and

discuss issues and concerns.
Advise IC of Land Council
concerns and facilitate
resolution.
NT SC
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 on-site.
Summary of Procedure for Obtaining Access to Indigenous Lands
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APPENDIX A
DEPLOYMENT INTO
REMOTE AREAS
Task
Action
Responsibility
Determine need to deploy teams into remote area:
Logistics Officer &
1
Operations Officer
Number of personnel, i.e:
a
i
Marine response.
ii
Shoreline response.
iii Wildlife.
iv Waste.
b Equipment.
Duration of each of the above deployments.
c
Advise Incident Controller
Operations Officer
2
Assess resources needs:
Logistics Officer in
3
consultation with
Accommodation.
a
Operations Officer
Transport for personnel.
b
and Unit
Catering and water supply.
c
Coordinators
Decontamination/washing facilities.
d
Toilets.
d
Field support (shade/rest areas).
e
Other support.
f
Fuel.
g
Equipment storage area or facility.
h
On site maintenance.
i
Waste storage areas.
j
Other.
k
Assess existing access (see list in 6 below).
Logistics officer
4
Advise Incident Controller
Operations officer
5
If necessary, deploy assessment team to investigate: Deployed by
6
Operations Officer.
Road condition (including river crossings).
a
Team to include
b Ferry/barge services.
Operations and
Boat ramps.
c
Logistics personnel
d Airstrips.
Assess requirements and develop a Field
7
Deployment Sub-Plan. This may require 2 phases:
consultation with
Operations Officer
Consider and consult with the following:
a
i
Vegetation clearance.
DIPE
Environment
and Heritage.
ii Aboriginal lands.
CLO
iii Equipment needs.
DPC IC
b Consider and consult with the following:
consultation with
i
Traffic volumes and
NT Police &
Operations Officer
need traffic control.
CLO
ii Transport services such Contractors
as barges, trucks etc.
Advise Incident Controller and request approval
8
If approved, execute Sub-Plans
9
Monitor progress
Planning Officer
10
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DPC INCIDENT
CONTROLLER
APPENDIX A
IC
Note: Reporting and Incident Assessment procedures are documented in Action Flowchart 1
and in Section 4 of the OSCP.
Phase
Activation/
Mobilisation
Action
1
2
3
Establishing
Control
4
5
6
7
8
Evaluation
9
10
11
12
Planning
13
14
15
16
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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.
Start Personal Log.
Verify that relevant agencies have been advised
(via POLREP; Form REP 01) (Section 3.2).
a DLP Marine
b DPC CEO
C AMSA, EPG.
Authorise any immediate action required from on site
personnel.
Dispatch person to establish nominated DPC ICC.
Mobilise IMT (as required) to the DPC ICC and assign IMT
roles.
Proceed to the DPC ICC and verify that it has been set-up.
Establish radio or telephone contact with Responsible Party
DLP Marine, AMSA or other relevant agencies.
For Tier2/3 spills, call the NT SC and confirm POLREP.
Determine trajectory:
a Manual estimate.
b Commission computer oil spill trajectory modelling
(as per Appendix B).
Determine resources at risk (consult ESC).
Reassess the Response Tier, in consultation with the
Responsible Party and the NT SC.
Arrange aerial surveillance.
Convene planning meeting (see Procedure POD OSCP-B).
Instruct Logistics Officer to compile a resource list (labour,
equipment, transport and other support) and authorise
procurement of additional needs.
Instruct MLO to prepare initial media/public release.
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DPC INCIDENT CONTROLLERS CHECKLIST CONTINUED.
Phase
Ongoing
Response
Action
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Response
Termination
Post Spill
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
Time
Implement spill response actions as per OSCP and IAP.

Continue to monitor slick (position, trajectory, behaviour)
through the Planning Officer.
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 DPC IC).
Amend the IAP as required. Inform Statutory Agency and NT
SC of any changes via SITREP (Form REP 02).
For upper Tier 2or Tier 3: Call for additional resources, as
necessary, from NT SC or on-scene AMSA adviser .
Issue regular SITREPS (log release) to:
a DLP Marine, i.e. NT MPC/NT SC.
b Statutory Agency (if not DIPE marine).
c AMSA, EPG.
d Responsible Party.
e IMT members (posted in DPC ICC).
Ensure that IMT is supplied with food, drink etc. (in Tier 2/3
this is undertaken by the DPC ICC Manager (part of the
Finance and Admin Unit).
Arrange relief for IMT members.
Monitor H&S performance through Operations Officer (Tier 1)
or Incident Safety Officer or H&S Coordinator (Tier 2/3).
Monitor waste volumes and management through Waste
Management Coordinator.
Tier 1: Commission media statements from the MLO. These
must be authorised and released through the NT SC.
If necessary, give permission to use dispersants. Consult with
the ESC -unless used to combat an emergency.
Terminate response if conditions are met (OSCP Section 12)
Advise the NT SC, AMSA EPG and other Statutory Agency.
Ensure that all IMT members and Support Agencies are
informed of stand-down (issue final SITREP, Form REP 02).
Monitor, and ensure a safe and complete demobilisation.
Debrief IMT.
Attend NT SC debrief as required.
Ensure that all records are retrieved, collated and stored.
Prepare schedule of costs and supporting documentation.
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ENVIRONMENTAL AND SCIENTIFIC

COORDINATOR
APPENDIX A
ESC
The ESC will advise the DPC IC on environmental matters including sensitivities, priorities and
potential adverse effects of oil and cleanup activities.
Phase
Activation/
Mobilisation
Assessment
Action
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Planning
8
9
10
Ongoing
Response
11
12
13
14
Response
Termination
15
16
Post Spill
17
18
19
Time
Upon callout, report to Incident Controller/DPC ICC.

Start Personal Log.
Attend Initial Briefing/Planning meeting.
Activate OSRA.
Obtain available data re:
a Weather).
b Tides, currents.
c Topography/shoreline character Access OSRA if
required
d Environmental sensitivity data
e Spill trajectory (OSTM from AMSA as per Appendix B).
f Oil data (character/behaviour) (Appendix E or ADIOS).
g Action taken to date.
Consult other agency personnel as appropriate and identify
any personnel that may be required as part of the IMT.
Advise the DPC IC of staffing requirements for environment
support.
Attend planning meetings with DPC IC and other IMT
members.
Provide input (re 6-8 above) and identify information
available and still required.
Advise DPC IC on environmental sensitivities and
consequent protection and cleanup priorities.
Monitor environmental conditions (see 4 above) and
response. Keep DPC IC informed of any changed risks or
priorities.
Ensure that environmental Support Agencies are kept
informed via SITREPS (Form REP 02).
Monitor and model oil character, advise DPC IC of any
significant changes.
In a major response, liaise with the Environment Unit of the
Planning Section.
Advise environmental Support Agencies of termination.
Collate all records and data and send to Finance and
Administration Section.
Attend IMT debrief, if required.
Provide schedule of costs and supporting documentation to
DPC IC.
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COMMUNITY LIAISON
OFFICER
APPENDIX A
CLO
The Community Liaison Officer will advise the DPC 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
Activation/
Mobilisation
Assessment
Action
1
2
3
4
5
Planning
6
7
8
9
Ongoing
Response
10
11
12
13
Response
Termination
Post Spill
14
15
16
17
Time

Start Personal Log.
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.
d Shorelines or resources impacted, or likely to be
impacted.
Advise the DPC IC of any real or potential sensitivities or
local concerns.
Attend planning meetings with DPC IC and other IMT
members.
Advise DPC IC on local community sensitivities and
consequent protection and cleanup priorities.
If necessary initiate community liaison programme to
identify concerns and priorities.
Review the initial media/community release (prepared by
MLO).
Monitor conditions (see 4 above) and response. Keep
DPC IC informed of any changed risks or priorities.
Ensure that Local community agencies are kept informed
via bulletins.
Assist field teams with any field liaison required.
As required, assist field teams in gaining access to areas
outside of the mining lease.
Advise local community agencies of termination.
Provide schedule of costs and supporting documentation to
DPC IC.
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MEDIA LIAISON
OFFICER
APPENDIX A
MLO
All Media releases issued for Port of Darwin controlled responses (Tier 1) should be approved by the
DPC CEO or DPC IC if delegated by the PDC CEO.
Phase
Mobilisation
/ Activation
Planning
Ongoing
Response
Action
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Post
Response
9
10
11
12
13
14
Time
Report to Incident Controller at DPC ICC.

Start Personal Log.
Attend briefing with DPC IC.
Review the Media Sub-Plan.
Prepare, in consultation with the DPC IC, a schedule for
media releases.
Assist the DPC IC in the preparation of SITREPS
(Form REP 02).
Monitor media broadcasts and newspapers and advise the
DPC IC of issues arising.
Prepare and release regular media bulletins, as authorised
by the DPC IC (Tier 1or lower Tier 2) or NT SC (upper Tier
2 or Tier 3).
Arrange facilities for media representatives:
Arrange field visits for the media.
Brief DPC IC for interviews and attend if requested.
Attend regular briefings.
Prepare a report on the Media aspects of the response if
requested by the DPC IC.
Attend debrief if requested.
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PLANNING OFFICER
(TIER 2/3 ONLY)
APPENDIX A
PO
A Planning Officer is appointed to major spill responses to coordinate the Planning Process under the
direction of the DPC IC.
The Planning Officer will implement procedures set out in NT MOP Manual Module C,
Procedure POD-OSCP-B in this Appendix, and in Section 5 of this OSCP
Phase
Activation/
Mobilisation
Assessment
Action
1
2
3
4
5
6
Planning
7
8
Ongoing
Response
9
10
11
Response
Termination
12
13
Post Spill
14
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Start Personal Log.
Attend Initial Briefing.
Obtain and collate data re:
a Weather.
b Tides, currents.
c Wildlife effects.
d Shorelines or other resources impacted.
e Slick
POLREP.
location Manual Calculations.
OSCP Appendix B.
OSTM modelling.
Request aerial surveillance from DPC IC.
f Action taken to date.
Assist DPC IC in re-determining response Tier.
Advise the DPC IC of staffing requirements for Planning
Section.
Coordinate Planning meeting schedule for DPC IC and
record development of the IAP.
Coordinate and collate Sub-Plans prepared by Section
Officers and check compliance with the objectives and
strategies of the Draft IAP (OSCP Section 5).
Collate IAP for DPC IC.
Collect, collate and distribute data (see task 4 above) as
required.
Monitor performance of response against objectives and
alert the DPC IC if revision of the IAP is warranted.
On notification by the DPC IC, Planning Section personnel.
Ensure that all equipment is cleaned, repaired and returned
to stores.
Ensure that all records are retrieved/ collated/ stored.
Provide costs and supporting documentation to DPC IC.
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OPERATIONS
OFFICER
Phase
Activation/
Mobilisation
Assessment
1
2
3
4
6
7
Ongoing
Response
9
10
11
12
13
14
Response
Termination
15
16
17
Post Spill
OO
Action
5
Planning
APPENDIX A
18
19
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Start Personal Log.
Tier 1 only: Assist EA to obtain and collate data re:
a Weather.
b Tides, currents.
c Action taken to date.
Advise the DPC IC of staffing requirements for marine
response.
Tier 1: In consultation with the DPC IC, develop marine and
shoreline response plans.
Tier 2/3: Develop Operational Sub-Plans in compliance with
the objectives and strategies of the Draft IAP (OSCP
Section 5). These are developed in consultation with
Marine Coordinator, Shoreline Coordinator and other
Coordinators.
Collate equipment/ labour/ transport requirements for
operations and provide list to the DPC IC (Tier1) or Logistics
Officer (Tier 2/3).
Allocate resources within the Operations Section.
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.
Tier 1: Monitor activities of non-response craft and request
(via DPC IC) an exclusion zone -if necessary.
(This is done by the Marine Coordinator in Tier2/3).
Obtain regular (daily) data:
a Location of slick: aerial surveillance reports.
b Condition of the oil (field reports, modelling).
c Sea state and weather.
If required, request (from DPC IC) aerial observer support
for containment and recovery operations, and for vessel
dispersant spraying operations.
Inform environment Adviser (Tier 1) or Waste Management
Coordinator (Tier 2/3) of anticipated waste volumes/type.
On notification by the DPC IC, advise vessels and other
field personnel of termination.
Ensure that all Field Teams return safely.
to stores.
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MARINE COORDINATOR
(TIER 2/3 ONLY)
Phase
Activation/
Mobilisation
Assessment
Planning
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Response
Termination
16
17
18
19
Post Spill
MC
Action
1
2
3
4
Ongoing
Response
APPENDIX A
20
21
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Start Personal Log.
Once briefed by the DPC IC or OO, advise the OO of likely
staffing/equipment requirements or constraints for marine
response.
In consultation with the OO, develop and update a Marine
Sub-Plan for the IAP.
Calculate marine response equipment/ labour/ transport
requirements and provide to Logistics Officer.
Direct and coordinate marine response activities.
Prepare work-orders for marine response teams.
Ensure that Marine Response Teams receive required:
a Information; i.e. Briefings/ Inductions/ Weather.
b Personal protective equipment.
c Supplies.
Monitor activities of non-response craft and, if necessary,
request (via OO) an exclusion zone -.
Obtain regular (daily) data (from OO or Planning Section):
a Location of slick: aerial surveillance reports.
c Sea state and weather.
If permission is given to use dispersants, coordinate vessel
based dispersant operations.
Monitor aerial spraying activities and ensure that vessels
are clear.
Request (from OO) aerial observer support for containment
and recovery operations, and for vessel dispersant spraying
operations.
Inform Waste Management Coordinator of anticipated waste
volumes and type.
Document all use of equipment, consumables and services.
Advise vessels and other Marine Unit personnel of
termination.
Ensure that all Field Teams return safely.
to stores.
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SHORELINE COORDINATOR
(TIER 2/3 ONLY)
Phase
1
2
3
4
Assessment
Planning
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Response
Termination
14
15
16
17
18
Post Spill
SC
Action
Mobilisation
/ Activation
Ongoing
Response
APPENDIX A
19
20
21
Time

Start Personal Log.
Assist EC to obtain and collate available data re:
a Weather.
b Tides, currents.
c Action taken to date.
Advise the DPC IC of likely staffing, equipment and logistics
requirements for shoreline response. Advise OO of known
constraints.
In consultation with the OO, develop and update a Shoreline
Sub-Plan for the IAP.
Calculate shoreline response equipment/ labour/ transport
requirements and provide to OO or Logistics Officer.
Obtain regular (daily) data on:
a Location of oil: aerial surveillance reports and Shoreline
Assessment Team data.
Prepare work-orders for shoreline response teams.
Ensure that Shoreline Teams receive required:
a Information; i.e. Briefings/ Inductions/ Weather.
c Communications equipment.
d Supplies.
Monitor activities of non-response personnel and request
(via DPC IC) security -if necessary.
If permission is given to use dispersants onshore , ensure
that all H&S procedures are followed.
Ensure the provision of land transport for shoreline cleanup
and assessment teams (via Logistics Officer).
Coordinate Shoreline Assessment Teams.
Coordinate Shoreline Cleanup Teams.
Advise shoreline response teams and ensure that all return
safely.
to stores.
Provide costs and supporting documentation to OC.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY COORDINATOR

(TIER 2/3 ONLY)
Phase
Activation/
Mobilisation
Assessment
Planning
6
7
8
9
10
11
Response
Termination
Post Spill
HSC
Action
1
2
3
4
Ongoing
Response
APPENDIX A
12
13
14
15
Time

Start Personal Log.
Advise the DPC IC of staffing and logistics requirements for
Health and Safety function.
Obtain information on the oil type and assess whether it
poses particular health or safety risks (e.g. fire or other
hazard).
Develop and update a Shoreline Sub-Plan to implement the
IAP shoreline response strategies.
Implement H&S induction process for all personnel.
Ensure that proper H&S procedures have been
implemented for the response.
Rectify any practices which breach the H&S procedures
implemented for the response.
a Activities of response field teams.
Ensure that proper H&S procedures have been
implemented for the response, i.e. teams receive:
a Safety inductions.
c Communications equipment.
d Supplies.
Compile any incident Reports for debriefing.
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WASTE MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

(TIER 2/3 ONLY)
Phase
Activation/
Mobilisation
Assessment
Planning
8
9
10
11
Response
Termination
12
13
14
15
16
17
Post Spill
WMC
Action
1
2
3
4
5
7
Ongoing
Response
APPENDIX A
18
19
20
Time
Upon callout, report to Incident Controller/ DPC ICC.

Start Personal Log.
Make preliminary assessment of waste types and volumes.
Advise the OO of likely staffing and logistics requirements
for waste management response.
In consultation with the OO, develop and update a Waste
Management Sub-Plan.
Calculate waste management equipment/ labour/ transport
requirements and provide to Logistics Officer (via OO).
As required advise marine and shoreline response field
teams on the temporary storage of collected oil.
Coordinate the transport of oil and oiled debris to central
storage, or permanent disposal, sites.
a Location of oily waste.
b Type and volume of waste being generated.
Prepare work-orders for waste management teams and
personnel.
Coordinate and deploy any field waste management teams.
Advise field teams and ensure that all return safely.
to stores.
Compile a waste inventory.
Prepare a long-term waste management strategy if
required.
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LOGISTICS
OFFICER
Phase/Task
Activation/
Mobilisation
Assessment
Planning
Ongoing
Response
LO
Action
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
13
14
15
16
17
18
Response
Termination
APPENDIX A
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Time
Upon callout, report to Incident Controller in DPC ICC.

Start Personal Log.
Advise the DPC IC of staffing and other requirements.
Attend initial planning meeting with DPC IC and IMT.
Compile service & support requirements list for IMT.
Tier 2/3 only: Develop Logistics Sub-Plan.
Tier2/3 or response over a wide area: Develop a
Communications Sub-Plan (nominate a Communications
Coordinator, CC).
Coordinate and process requests for resources.
Prepare & record procurement and service contracts.
Record all equipment and services commissioned or
supplied and costs.
Establish staging areas/ storage facilities as required.
Liaise with the DPC 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.
p
Record of First Aid/CPR trained personnel.
Establish check in/out procedures and records for
personnel and equipment.
Provide for the ongoing maintenance of equipment.
Inform all Logistics personnel of termination.
Ensure that all equipment is accounted for/ returned.
to owner or supplier.
Compile list of consumed/lost/damaged equipment.
Attend DPC IC debrief.
Ensure that all records are collated and given the DPC IC.
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FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

(TIER 2/3 ONLY)
Phase/Task
Reporting/
Activation
Assessment
Establishing
Section
Planning
Ongoing
Response
APPENDIX A
FAO
Action
Time
Upon callout, report to Incident Controller.

Start Personal Log.
In consultation with the DPC IC determine staffing
requirements.
Call in required staff.
5
Allocate work locations and Tasks to Section personnel.
6
Brief Section personnel.
8
Attend initial planning meeting with DPC IC and other Section
9
officers.
10 Identify service & support requirements.
11 Ensure that the DPC IC and Section Officers are aware of the
administrative arrangements in place.
12 Oversee functions (see 17-) and keep DPC IC informed
13 Log all procurements and, where appropriate, commence
payment/cost recovery procedures.
14 Overview legal requirements and take action/advise DPC 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):
17 Provide staff to undertake administrative services, including:
a Communications; telephones, facsimiles radios (qualified
personnel only), courier services.
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.
1
2
3
4
Incident Control Centre Management Unit (DPC ICC Manager) :
Response
Termination
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Post Spill
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Maintain Status Boards.
Manage information flow within the DPC ICC.
Administer DPC ICC security.
Collate all records.

Secure records and notify DPC IC that records are collated and
secured.
Upon advice from DPC IC arrange for records to be stored or sent
to nominated accounting agency for further processing.
Undertake an inventory of all equipment and consumables and
return as instructed.
Attend debrief or other meetings as required.

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Item
Aircraft:
Surveillance
Aircraft: Spraying
Operations
Charts
APPENDIX B
Note: All Tables are at the end of this Appendix

Source
Consult Appendix G under services. If local aircraft are unavailable,
or sources cannot be located, contact the NT MPC for assistance.
Activation of the Fixed Wing Aerial Dispersant Capability (FWADC) is
through the NT MPC or NT SC. Who will contact the AMSAs Duty
Officer, via AusSAR (see Appendix G).
The following Charts cover Darwin and environs (see also Maps):
AUS 26 Approaches to Port of Darwin (1:75,000).

AUS 24 Port Darwin, Wickham Point (1: 10,000)
AUS 27 Port Darwin Middle Arm including Channel Island
(1:10,000)
AUS 28 Port of Darwin (1:25,000).
AUS 309m Darwin to Penguin Shoal (Eastern Sheet) (1:300,000).
The following Charts cover NT waters:
Communications
Contact Numbers
Defence Force
Assistance
Documentation
Environmental
Information
Equipment:
AMOSC
Equipment:
Communications
Equipment: Darwin
Equipment: NT
AUS 14m Groote Eylandt - Approaches to Milner Bay (1:75,000).

AUS 20m Clarence Strait (1:50,000).
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 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 Cape 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).
Oil spill response communications on site are based on VHF radio.
See Section 9.2.5
A full Contact Directory is provided in Appendix G.
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.
Basic forms are provided in Appendix D. NT MOP Manual (Module C)
provides additional forms. See Section 5 of this OSCP.
Environmental information is available from the NT ESC. See also
Oil Spill Response Atlas (OSRA).
AMOSC equipment will be released on the request of an Authorised
Officer (see Appendix G) or via AMSA, EPG.
Communications equipment for the IMT can be obtained from the
nominated Communications Coordinator (see Section 10.2.5).
Darwin-based response equipment, location, and other resources are
listed in Table B.1.
The equipment available in NT is listed in Table B.1. This can be
accessed via the IC or NT SC.

Equipment:
National Plan
Equipment: Oil
Company
Environmental
Data
Glossary
Health and Safety
International
Assistance
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).
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.
See Appendix C.
Also refer to Oil Spill Response Atlas (OSRA) below.
See NT MOP Manual, Module N.
See Section 6.5 of this OSCP and also NT MOP Manual Module I.
International assistance can be obtained through the NT SC who will
contact AMSA, EPG.
5073
Darwin
5072
Bynoe
Materials Safety
Data Sheets
Media
Oil Behaviour
Oil Character
APPENDIX B
5173
Koolpinyah
5172
Noonamah
Provided in NT MOP, Module J.

Refer to Section 4.4. For NT arrangements see NT MOP Manual,
Module H.
See Appendix E.
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)
Oil Spill Trajectory

Modelling
APPENDIX B
Information on environmental resources can be obtained from the Oil

Spill Response Atlas (OSRA) held by the DIPE Environment and
Heritage, Environment and Heritage (see Contact Directory, Appendix
G).
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.
AMSAs 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 e-mail or fax. The form is available
on the AMSA web site and on the digital (CD) version of NT MOP
Manual, Module C.
Arrangements may be made with AMSA, EPG for model output to be
sent, (via facsimile or e-mail) 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
3% of
Wind
Vector
Su
rf
ac
eC
ur
re
nt
Ve
ct
or
Movement of slick (Sv) =

Sum of the two vectors
Sv = Cv + (3% of Wv)
(C
v)
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):
Wind Vector (Wv)
Oil Spill Trajectory

Calculation
APPENDIX B
Oil Weathering
Modelling
Personnel:
NT
Personnel:
National
Personnel:
Industry
Sampling
Training
Weather
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 can be obtained through the NT MPC and, for large
responses, the NT SC.
National Response Team (NRT) members are can be seconded
through AMSA, EPG. This should be requested through the NT MPC
or NT SC.
Member companies can obtain equipment operators and other
personnel via AMOSC.
A sampling protocol is included in Appendix A, Checklist G and also in
NT MOP Manual, Module M, Attachment II.
See Appendix F.
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.
APPENDIX B
Table B.1 NT Equipment

Description
Darwin
DISPERSANT ARDROX 6120
DISPERSANT BP A-B
DISPERSANT - SHELL VDC
DISPERSANT - BP AB
PUMP - DISPERSANT SYSTEM - WSL
SPRAY UNIT VESSEL MOUNTED VIKOSPRAY
SPRAY BUCKET - DISPERSANT HELICOPTER - SIMPLEX
SPRAY BUCKET - DISPERSANT HELICOPTER - SIMPLEX
TANK - RECOVERED OIL FLEXIDAM 10000 LT
TANK - RECOVERED OIL COLLAPSIBLE TRANSPAC
TANK - RECOVERED OIL COLLAPSIBLE TRANSPAC
SKIMMER - WEIR - FOILEX MINI
SKIMMER - ROPE MOP - ORI PIRANHA 1000
BOOM - SELF BUOYANT - AUST-POL D2
BOOM - SELF BUOYANT - AUST-POL D2
BOOM - SELF BUOYANT SLICKBAR MK32E
BOOM - SELF INFLATING - VERSATECH ZOOM 12/18
BOOM - BEACH - STRUCTUREFLEX LAND SEA
ANCHOR KIT - SMALL 15KG SET OF 8
BOOM - BEACH - STRUCTURFLEX LAND SEA
TRAILER - BOX TANDEM AXLE
TRAILER - OIL SPILL
PUNT - ALUMINIUM - KAYFA 5.2M
Owner
8.0t
30.0t
4.0t
1.0t
60 m
240 m
900 m
300 m
600 m
200 m
Custodian I.D. No.
AMSA
AMSA
BP
SHELL
AMSA
AMSA
AMSA
AMSA
BP
AMSA
AMSA
AMSA
AMSA
AMSA
AMSA
AMSA
AMSA
AMSA
AMSA
AMSA
AMSA
AMSA
DPC
DPC
BP
Shell
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
BP
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
AMSA
AMSA
AMSA
SHELL
AMSA
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
MOD-0393
MOD-0394
MOD-A334
MOD-A371
PAL-4338
PAL-4346
PAL-4432
PAL-4437
PAL-A017
PDK-5098
PDK-NEW
PBD10735
PBD10736
PBD-4385
PBD-4475
PDA10772
PDD-4463
PDF-4451
PDF-4944
PDF7661A
PDH-4239
PDI11634/
PDI12491
PDO10781
UNK-0005
VCA-4229
VCA-A272
WCA-4981
Gove
DISPERSANT BP A-B
DISPERSANT - BP AB
TANK - OIL COLLAPSIBLE RECOVERY (CORT)
SKIMMER - WEIR DESMI 250
BOOM SELF BUOYANT AUSTPOL CUBE
BOOM SELF BUOYANT AUSTPOL D2
BOOM INFLATABLE RO-BOOM (BEACH)
BOOM BEACH AUSTPOL BEACH BOOM
10 t
5t
AMSA
ALCAN
AMSA
AMSA
ALCAN
ALCAN
400 m ALCAN
200 m ALCAN
60 m ALCAN
62 m ALCAN
Alcan
MOD-0395
MOD-A368
PAL-4332
PAL-4334
PBD-A068
PDA-A095
PDF-A152
PDF-A153
PDG-A174
PDI-A205
GEMCO
MOD-0396
NEW-0018
PAL-4911
PBD11965
PBD11966
PDA11038
PDF-4296
Groote Eylandt
DISPERSANT BP A-B
BOOM - SELF BUOYANT - STRUCTURFLEX GP
SKIMMER - WEIR - FOILEX MINI
BOOM - SELF BUOYANT - PACIFIC GP 800
5.4 T
300 m
300 m
AMSA
AMSA
AMSA
AMSA
AMSA
AMSA
AMSA
APPENDIX
ENVIRONMENTAL
INFORMATION
Table C.1 Very High Sensitivity Areas

Location/Resource
Mandorah Jetty and
Beach
Woods Inlet
West Arm
Weed Reef
Creek C
(off Middle Arm)
Middle Arm
Channel island
East Arm/ Elizabeth

River
East Arm
South Shell and
Catalina Islands
Doctors Gully/
Lameroo Beach/ East
Point
Mindil Beach and
Cullen Bay
Dudley-Point to
Coconut Grove
shoreline.
Frances Bay and
associated Creeks /
Camerons Beach/King
River/Hope Inlet
Casuarina Beach
Nightcliff Beach
DPC OSCP-C
Amendment 00
Description
High use recreation and
Tourism.
High use recreational fishing and crabbing.
Feeding habitat for Snub-Nosed Dolphin.
Significant bird habitat.
Significant bird habitat at low tide.
Map Ref.
C3: 1

Water intakes
Power generation and cooling water intake.
Coral communities (National Estate Register).
Recreational fishing, diving.
Tourism.
Research and education site.
Mangroves.
C3: 6
Mangroves.
Soft coral communities.
Aircraft wreck.
Tourism (fish feeding).
High use recreation.
Boating.
Tourism and local use (markets).
High recreational use.
Canal estate.
C3: 9
C3: 10
Mangroves.
High recreational use fishing, crabbing, prawning).
C3:14

C3: 15
Date of Issue: 26/02/2013
C3: 2
C3: 3
C3: 4
C3: 5
C3: 7
C3: 8
C3: 11
C3: 12
C3:13
C3: 16
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APPENDIX C
Table C.2 Moderate-High Sensitivity Areas

Location/Resource
W & E of Charles Point
No 6 Buoy
NW end of Weed reef/
Plater Rock/ Stevens
Rock
SSE off Weed Reef/
Frances Bay/ East Arm
W bank of Middle Arm
Middle Arm (Middle
Head to Channel Is.)
East Arm
Sadgroves Creek/
Frances Bay
Stokes Hill Wharf and
shoreline
Vesteys Beach
Ludmilla Creek
Vesteys Beach
Angler Reef
Buffalo Creek
Micket Creek
Mica Beach/ Talc Head
Dudley Point/East Point
Elizabeth River
Description
Dugong habitat.
Seagrass beds.
High use recreational use (diving)
High use recreational use fishing and diving.
Map Ref.
C3:a
C3: b
C3: c
Artificial reefs (WWII and other shipwrecks).

Recreational fishing and diving.
Prawn mariculture farm.
Prawn mariculture farm.
C3:d
Pearl oyster aquaculture leases.

Anchorage.
Water intake for barramundi farm.
Recreational fishing and crabbing.
Tourism.
Bird habitat.
Seawater intake to Vesteys Lake.
Seawater intake to Lake Alexander.
Anchorage.
Fanny bay Sailing Club and
Trailer Boat Club.
Recreation and tourism.
Recreational Fishing and diving.
Very high recreational use; fishing, prawning.
Very high recreational use; fishing, prawning.
Coral reefs and rock reefs.
Aquatic reserve.
Recreation use (diving, reef walking).
Pearl oyster aquaculture.
C3:g
C3: h
C3: e
C3:f
C3:I
C.4,
C3:j
C3: k
C3: l
C3: m
C3: n
C3: o
C3: p
C3: q
C3: r
Table C.3 Other Areas

Frances Bay Mooring
Basin
Ludmilla Creek
(Lake Alexander)
Vesteys Beach
(Vesteys Lake)
Old Stokes Hill Power
Station.
East Arm
DPC OSCP-C
Amendment 00
Recreational vessels, public amenity
C.4: 2
Water intakes
C.5: 1
Water intakes
C.5: 2
Water intakes at old Stokes Hill Power Station

Aquaculture
Water intakes
Aquaculture.
C.4: 14
C.7: 1
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APPENDIX C
Figure C.1
Key to Maps
Map C.5
Map C.4
Map C.6
Map C.1
Map C.7
Map C.3
Map C.2
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Spill
Response
Atlas
APPENDIX C
Map C.1
Regional Sensitivities
(Key is overpage)
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APPENDIX C
Figure C.2 Key to Map C.1 and C.2
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APPENDIX C
Map C.2 Regional Sensitivities:

Close-up of Darwin Harbour
(see key in Figure C.2)
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Charles Point
16
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Medium Sensitivity
1 a Location (see Tables)
4
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High Sensitivity
12
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14
Refer to Table C.1 and

C.2 for key.
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Map C.3 Sensitive

Areas
Lee Point
Beagle Gulf
APPENDIX C
6
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LWM
SECTION 1
4
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
19
15
18
29
16
LW
M
17
28
20
27
No
22
26
25
2
No
4E
3E
No
4W
No
No
No
3W 21
2E
23
24
Map C.4 Port of Darwin Wharves and Shore Facilities: West

(See Table C.4 for key to Maps C.2 to C.4)
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Table C.4 Key to Maps C.4 to C.6

Map C.4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Mobil and Ampol tanks

Francis Bay Mooring Basin
Francis Bay Lock (35.3m x 14.6m)
DSRE Synchrolift
Darwin Ship Maintenance Services
Shell terminal
Fishermans Wharf
Hornibrooks pontoon
Perkins Shipping
Barge ramps
Barge Express
Francis Bay Marine
Defence oil tanks
Old Stokes Hill Power Station intakes
Stoke Hill gatehouse
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
Small boat pontoon

Police landing
No 2 Shed; Oil spill equipment
Container depot
Cruise ship terminal
No3 Stokes Hill Wharf
Operations Office: Incident Control Centre
No 2 Fort Hill Wharf
Ro-Ro
No 1 Iron Ore Wharf
Acid terminal
Incinerator
DPC workshop
LPG depot
Vesteys Lake intake
Map C.5
1
Ludmilla Creek intake
Map C.6
East Arm
Map C.7
1
Aquaculture water intake
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The Na rro ws
Fa nn ie
Ba y
FANNIE BAY
STUART
Avenue
Ve ste y s Be a c h
Pa ra p
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Ha ve n
Bullo c ky Po in t
D
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Avenue
M ind il Be a c h
Sadgroves
Din a h
Be a ch
Stu a rt Pa rk
M yilly Po in t
Gilruth The
Ga rde ns
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C ullen Ba y
EMERY POINT
Mc Minn
La rra keya h
La rra ke ya h Ba rra c ks
Street
Cavenagh
Elliot Point
Daly
Street
Mitchell
Fra n c e s
Street
Doc tors Gully
Ba y
DARWIN
La m eroo Be ac h
Street
Stokes Hill
Stokes Hill Wha rf
bo o m wharf
Fo rt Hill Wh arf
Map C.5 Vesteys Beach and Ludmilla Creek Inlets

PoD OSCP-C
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SECTION 1
Map C.6 East Arm

PoD OSCP-C
Amendment: 00
SECTION 1
Map C.7 Middle Arm Aquaculture Intake
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Amendment: 00
APPENDIX
DOCUMENTATION
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 alpha-numeric Reference
Number showing source and number, e.g. IC/ 03 denotes the third form issued
by the Incident Controller. Otherwise, the date and time should be inserted.
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.
DPC OSCP-D
Amendment: 00
26/02/2013
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APPENDIX D
Table D.1 List of Incident Management Team Forms
Form No.
Title
Purpose
Reporting and Message Forms

REP 01
REP 02
REP 03
REP 04
REP 05
Marine Pollution Incident Report

Form (POLREP).
Marine Pollution Situation Report
(SITREP).
Title TBA.
Message Form.
Message Cover Sheet.
Report details of the incident for initial assessment and

planning.
Report current status of the response and incident.
Detailed incident reporting form to be sent to AMSA.
Memos, faxes, telephone call messages.
Used to preface documents for dispatch or for messages to
be relayed to a large number of people.
Incident Control
IC 01
IC 02
IMT Key Role Allocation and

Contacts
Contact List
Documents the names and contact details of IMT members.

An equivalent status Board is also used.
Lists IMT members and contact numbers.
Incident Action Plan (IAP) Forms

IAP 01
IAP Part 1: Strategy
IAP 02
IAP Part 2: Tactics
IAP 03
IAP: Deployment
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.
Aim, Objectives and Strategies

Tactics (methods), resources required and deployments.
To document and authorise inputs and changes to the

respective Status Boards.
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
WM 02
WM 03
Labour Registration Form.

Personnel Assignment Form.
General Work Order Form.
WM 04
Workplace Incident Form.
WM 05
Personal or Section/ Unit Log
To determine suitable allocation of personnel to Tasks.

Used to assign personnel to Section/ Units/ Tasks.
Provides authority, guidelines and instructions for the
undertaking of specific Tasks.
Used to report incidents or other occurrence that require
remedial action.
To record Personal, Section or Unit work activities.
Logistics Forms
LO 01
LO 02
Resource Requisition/Allocation
Form.
Equipment Tracking Log
To request resources (equipment/materials/personnel), and

to track the acquisition, allocation and delivery of these.
To track supply/return of equipment from Logistics Section
or stores.
Specialist Forms (Numbered according to Section and Unit)

OA 01
OS 01
OS 02
OW 01
LC 01
Aerial Observation Report Form

Shoreline Assessment Form.
Shoreline Status Tracking Form.
Waste Tracking Form.
Radio Communications Allocation
LM 01
OSTM
Medical Resources.
Oil Spill Trajectory Model Form
DPC OSCP-D
Amendment: 00
To record aerial surveillance flight observations.

To document oil distribution on specific shorelines.
To track shoreline assessment and cleanup activities.
To track waste generated, transported and stored.
Logs the allocation of equipment and frequencies to IMT
Sections and Units.
Lists the Medical resources available and contact details.
Form to be filled out and sent to AMSA in order to get Oil
Spill Trajectory run of spill.
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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 6868, 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
Original Report Source
Longitude
Name
Position
Contact
Address
Telephone
Fax
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
DPC OSCP-D
Amendment: 00
26/02/2013
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REP 01

POLREP PAGE 2
Weather/ Sea/ Tide
Conditions
Combat Agency
Incident Controller
Name
Contact
Telephone
Fax
Mobile
Statutory Agency
Initial Response Actions
Samples Taken?
Yes
No
Images Taken?
(Tick Box)
If Yes, Detail
If Yes, Detail
Photographs
Video
Digital Photo
Additional Information
POLREP Prepared By
Name
Agency
Position/ Role
Contact
Telephone
Fax
Mobile
Attachments?
Yes
DPC OSCP-D
Amendment: 00
No
If Yes Note No of Pages Attached: ______
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REP 02
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
Incident
Name
Latitude
SITREP Prepared By
Longitude
Name
Agency
Position/
Role
Contact
Telephone
Fax
Mobile
Summary of Events
Since Last Report
(POLREP/SITREP)
Expected
Developments
Areas Threatened
Planned Actions
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Spill Incident
Name/ Section
Date
Time
Ref. No.
Unit
Details
Cost
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INTRODUCTION
SECTION

1.1.1
Aim
1.1.2
Objectives
a response .
NT MOP Manual.
1.2 PRIORITIES
1.3 AUTHORITY
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SA = AMSA
CA = RP/AMSA
Offshore E&P:
SA = DOR
CA = RP
NT Waters:
SA = DLP Marine
M =
i RP/DLP Marine
CA
Within Ports:
SA = Port Authority
or Port Authority

Jurisdiction
Source
of Spill
Within Mining
Leases
Any
Commonwealth
land
Any
Statutory
Agency
NT DOR
Tier 1
Combat Agency (1)

Tier 2
Company or
RP (Spiller)
Tier 3

Comm Dept.
Responsible
administering the
Party, or as in
land
Tier 2/3 if
source is
Aboriginal title
Any
Relevant Land
unknown
Council
Crown land
Any
NRETAS /other
designated
Authority
Leasehold land
Any
Leaseholder
Freehold land
Any
Local authority
Local authority
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Agency role.




1.6.1
Area Covered
Darwin.
1.6.2
Spill Source
1.6.3
Oil Types

Motor spirit.
Diesel.
Aviation gasoline
(Avgas).
Jet fuel-A.
Lubricating oils.

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AMOSC (AMOSPlan).

Agency
Port
Authorities
and
Corporations
NRETAS
DOR
NT
Emergency
Services and
NT Police
Fire and
Rescue
Services
Local
Government
NT Work Safe
Australian
Maritime
Safety
Authority
(AMSA)
AMOSC
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oiled wildlife.
Agency.

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Source
Offshore
Supply
Vessel
Tug/Pilot
Vessel
Fishing
Vessels
Fuel Tanker
Note: Tanker
size usually
36,000 dwt
Onshore
Storage
Tanks
Incident
Grounding or
Loading accident
Grounding (Total
loss)
Collision
Location(s)
Darwin
Harbour
Within Port
Oil
Type
Diesel Fuel
Cargo Diesel
Lube oil
Diesel
Diesel
Potential
Volume(1)
500 t
Small <1 t
100t (Est. total
fuel held).
25 t (1 tank)
Channel or
Berth
Frances Bay
Mooring Basin
Fishermans
Wharf
Channel/wharf
Diesel
Small < t
Diesel
Any
Cargo
Diesel.
Motor spirit.
Avgas.
Kerosene.
Heavy fuel oil
Collision
Wharf
Channel
Other
Cargo
12t (Est. total

fuel held).
Up to 3,000t
(1 centre tank
+2 wing
tanks).
1,000t (Total
fuel loss).
700t
(1 wing tank).
Unloading accident
Wharf pipeline
break
Wharf
Wharf
Possible spill
leading to
Sandgroves
Creek and
Frances Bay.
Stuart Park
Fuel bunkering
accident
Grounding or
Grounding
(Total loss)
Tank rupture
Diesel.
Motor spirit.
Avgas.
Kerosene.
Heavy fuel oil
Cargo Diesel.
Motor spirit.
Avgas.
Kerosene.

Avgas or Kerosene.
500t (1 tank).
160t Based on
15min
discharge &
pumping rate
of 650 tph.
Negligible.
tanks are
bunded
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APPENDIX
OIL CHARACTER
1.0 OILS IN NT AND DARWIN PORT WATERS

Table E.1 lists the type and character of oils transported in NT coastal waters
and the Port of Darwin. Of these, crude oils are unlikely to enter Darwin.
Table E.1 Oils Transported in NT and Darwin Port Waters
Oil
Name
Oil
Group
Density
(S.G)
Viscosity
(cSt)(1)
Flash
Point (oC)
Pour
Point (oC)
I
I
I
I
II
III
0.755
0.7306
0.79
0.7973
0.8272
0.86 - 0.88
>0.95
Variable
30
38-40
40 -80
38-40
50-60
50 to very
high
Very high
Variable
Low
Low
<-40
Low
Low
Low
IV
II-IV
<1
<1
<2.0
~4.0
3.5
Variable
(30-240)
High
Variable
Motor Spirit-Leaded
Motor Spirit-Unleaded
Aviation Gasoline (Avgas)
Jet Fuel-A
Diesel
Lubricating Oils
Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO)
Crudes
High
Variable
(1) At 15.5oC. 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 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
Spreading.
Motor
Spirit-
Avgas
Jet FuelA
Diesel
Lube
Oils*
HFO
Rapid
Rapid
Rapid
Rapid
RapidModerate
Evaporation
Emulsification
High
Little or no
tendency
Rapid
Moderate
Low*Moderate
Rapid
Moderate
Moderate*High
Rapid
Low
High
High(1)
SlowModerate
Very Low*
Low-High
Rapid
Variable
Low
Little
Little
Little
Little or
None*
Not
significant
Moderate
Little
Physical
Dispersion
Dissolution
Little or
None
Not
Not
Not
Not
Photo-oxidation
significant
significant
Significant
significant
Very Low
Very Low
Low Probability unless in
Sedimentation
Probability
Probability
contact with muds
(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
10
3 hrs
*
14
36
40
98 (>190)
98
tonnes
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)
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
100
5 hrs
10
15
41
100 (270)
99
tonnes
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
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
500
6 hrs
14
21
51
55
100 (300)
100
tonnes
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
48 hrs
*
*
*
*
97 (>300)
84 (120)
* = Oil slick expected to be broken up
(1) Weathering rates assume sea temperatures of 250C, and winds of 15 knots. Higher wind speeds
and warmer seas would increase losses.
(2) See Table 5.
(3) Volumes in brackets indicate 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.
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E
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
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APPENDIX
E
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
(1-water content)
E.g: If there is 10m3 of oil remaining and the water content of the slick is 60%
then there is 25m3 of emulsion still at sea, i.e:
Slick volume =
10
(1- 0.6)
10
0.4
= 25m3
Note: ADIOS does not model the behaviour of oils on shorelines.
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MAINTAINING PREPAREDNESS
F.1 MAINTAINING THE OSCP

The DPC Harbourmaster, as nominated Incident Controller, is responsible for:
Holding the Master Copy of the 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
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
App A
App B
App C
App D
App E
App F
App G
Title
Introduction
Response Organisation
Reporting and Activation
Incident Control
Planning
Operations
Marine Response
Shoreline Response
Waste Management
Logistics
Finance and Administration
Terminating the Response
Operating Procedures
Equipment & Support Services
Environmental Information
Documentation
Oil Character
Maintaining Preparedness
Contact Directory
Frequency of Review
After any significant change to DPC,
NT or National organisation
After each exercise or spill response.
Annual
Annual
Annual
After introduction of any new oil type.
Annual
6 months
F.2 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 (See section 2).
Available training courses are described in Section F.2.1
Table G.1, in Appendix G, lists personnel nominated against spill response roles.
This should be monitored against the requirements stipulated in Table F.2.
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Table F.2 Levels of Training for Nominated IMT Members
Response Function
and level
Incident Controller
Environment and Scientific
Coordinator
Environmental Coordinator
Planning Officer
Planning Unit Coordinators
Operations Officer
Marine Coordinator
Marine Response Team
Shoreline Coordinator
Shoreline Team Leaders
OH&S Coordinator
Waste Management Coordinator
Logistics Officer
Logistics Unit Coordinators
Communications Coordinator
Finance and Administration Officer
Finance and Admin Unit Coordinators
Operators
Course
2
Familiarisation
Course
2
2
2
Training(1)
ICS/AIIMS/IMT
Field
Management
Exercise
2
1
Desk-Top
exercise
1
1
1
Other
ESC Workshop
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
ESC Workshop
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2 Shoreline
Cleanup Course
1
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
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Table 6.2 Summary of Available Training Courses

Course
Presented By
Environmental Training (see also Shoreline Courses)
Environmental and Scientific Coordinators Workshop
AMSA
Scientific Response
Familiarisation Courses
Oil Spill Management Workshop
AMSA
Oil Spill Response Workshop
AMOSC
Oil Spill Familiarisation Course
ORCA
Finance and Administration Courses
Oil Spill Administration Workshop
AMSA
Operator Training (Equipment)
Oil Spill Operators Workshop (Geelong or on-site)
AMOSC
National Response Team Training
AMSA
Oil Spill Equipment and Deployment Workshop
ORCA
Exercises (Desk Top and/or Field)
National Plan Exercise
(varying national locations, every two years)
Oil companies and numerous other private
companies do these.
Shoreline Response Training
Shoreline Response Workshop
Shoreline Response Workshop
Shoreline Response Course (Familiarisation)
Shoreline Response Management Course
Shoreline Assessment Course
Higher Management Courses
State Marine Pollution Controllers Workshop
Management Overview Workshop
Duration
3 days
2 days
3 days
4 days
3 or 4 days
2 days
3 days
(1)
1-3 days(1)
AMSA and
States/NT
AMOSC
Link
ORCA
Approx. 2
days
Variable but
usually 1 day
AMOSC
AMSA
ORCA
ORCA
ORCA
2 days
2 days
2 days
1-2 days
1 day(1)
AMSA
AMOSC
2 days
1 day
(1) Variable course length.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
0.0 PORT OF DARWIN

0.1 Darwin Port Corporation
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Spill Response Nominated Positions
NT Government Agencies
NT Ports
NT Oil Industry Mutual Aid Contacts
Other NT Support Agencies/ Contacts
2.0 NATIONAL AGENCIES

2.1 Commonwealth Government
2.2 National Industry
3.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
INTERSTATE AGENCIES
New South Wales
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
4.0 OTHER AGENCIES
GENERAL EXTERNAL EMERGENCY NUMBER: 000

DIPE POLLUTION HOTLINE: 1800 064 567
PORT OF DARWIN OIL SPILL EMERGENCY: 8999 3974 / 8922 0675
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0.0 PORT OF DARWIN
0.1 Darwin Port Corporation
Oil Spill Emergency Number
DPC Office
DPC Harbourmaster
Nominated Incident Controller
Marine Pilots
8999 3974
8922 0675
8922 0655
Tony O Malley
8999 3867
0428 181 480
0428 181 480
Andrew Hays
8999 3972
0400 237 661
0400 237 661
Duty Pilot
Nicholas Leonard
8999 1361
8999 5330
0459 818 058
0459 818 058
Ian Bennett
8999 5330
0428 699 009
0428 699 009
Elliot Bibby
8999 5290
0427 743 412
0427 743 412
Chris Cooper
8999 5305
0401 117 058
0401 117 058
Alistair Logan
8999 5124
0401 117 071
0401 117 071
Simon Howorth
8999 5305
0401 117 075
0401 117 075
0400 629 864
0400 629 864
Andy Hughes
8981 0461
8947 4205
Fort Hill Wharf Gate House

East Arm Gate House
1.0 NORTHERN TERRITORY
1.1 Spill Response Nominated Positions
Chairman, NT State Committee
Nicholas
Papandonakis
NT Spill Commander
Nicholas
Papandonakis
Deputy NT Spill Commmander
Simon Saunders
Marine Pollution Coordinator
John Abbey
8924 7101
Brad Thompson
8924 7103
Nigel Green
8924 4050
Doug Robinson
Deputy Marine Pollution Coordinator

Environment and Scientific
Support Coordinator (ESC)
AMSA Darwin
1.2 NT Agencies
1.2.1 Bureau of Meteorology
Darwin Office
Severe Weather Warnings
Cyclone Warnings
Coastal Water
Satellite Pictures
Aust. Region
WA
1.2.2 Department of Mines and Energy
Energy Division
Director
Ball Russell
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0401 117 057

0401 117 090
8924 7322
0401 116 097
0401 116 097
8924 732
8924 7322
0401 110 268
0411 110 268
8924 793
8924 7453
0401 110 092
0401 110 092
8924 700
8924 700
0408 896 937
8924 700
0401 118 331
0401 118 331
8924 405
8947 3794
0418 899 000
0418 899 000
8947 387
8920 3826
8982 3820
8982 3820
8920 3826
8920 3820
1300 659 211
8999 5299
8999 5460
8920 380
1902 935 2
1902 935 2
1902 935 2
1902 935 2
8999 553
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Director
Alan Holland
8999 5357
1.2.3 Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment

Pollution Hotline
Martin Bennett
8924 7004
Executive Director, Transport
Adrian Murray
8924 7038
Director, Marine Safety
8981 710
1800 064 567

0400 301 761
0401 110 268
0400 301 761

0401 110 268
8924 704
8924 793
Garry Mayer
8999 5242
8941 6442
0408 840 475
8999 530
Jas Anand
8999 5238
8945 6882
0408 802 575
8999 530
Office
8924 4139
Janice Warren
8924 4002
Kathy Nash
8924 4022
8924 405
1.2.5 Department of Land Resource Management

Environment and Heritage
Fiona Ku
8924 4139
8924 405
ESC
Parks and Wildlife
Director Operations
8999 4560
Marine Pollution Coordinator

Environment and Heritage
ESC
OSRA
Bill Binns
Wildlife Rescue
1.2.6 NT Emergency Service
Assistant Director
Mike Bowman
0401 111 710
8999 455
0417 858 143
8947 216
8922 3639
8988 1770
8922 3630
8922 3344
8947 216
000
8946 412
8946 412
000
8927 038
Headquarters
Chief Fire Officer
Darryl Pepper
8946 4107
8946 4124
Asst Chief Fire Officer
Bob Newman
8946 4124
Commander
Geoff Barnes
8946 4102
1.2.7 NT Police
Headquarters
1.2.8 Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries
Darwin Office
1.2.9 Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority
Darwin Office
1.2.10 Work Health
Manager OH&S
Neil Watson
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8999 4536
Headquarters
NT Fire and Rescue Service
1.2.11 Indigenous Lands/Heritage

Northern Land Council
1.2.12 RAN
Port Manager Darwin
8980 7335
8922 3344
8999 2133
8999 208
8981 4700
8981 416
8999 5140
0401 116 867
8920 5100
David Plummer
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0407 612052
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1.3 NT Ports
1.3.1 Darwin
DPC Harbourmaster
Tony O Malley
8999 3867
0428 181 480
0428 181 480
8941 203
Assistant Harbourmaster
Andrew Hays
8999 3972
0400 237 661
0400 237 661
8941 203
1.3 NT Ports Continued

1.3.2 Groote Eylandt (GEMCO)
Port Operations Superintendent
Wayne Fielder
8987 4251
8987 4425
8987 420
Harbourmaster/Pilot
Peter Stanley
8987 4284
8987 7153
8987 420
1.3.3 Gove (Alcan Gove Pty Ltd)

Plant Services Manager
Jim Watters
8987 5385
0417 810 343
8987 540
Port Captain
Helen Cole
8987 5416
0418 856 062
8987 541
Marine Manager
Mike Brown
8987 5417
0417 840 910
8987 541
Gate House
1.3.4 Bing Bong
Asst Port Captain
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1.4 NT Oil Industry Mutual Aid Contacts
BP
Darwin
Larry Neelands
8946 8901
0410 479 479
0410 479 479
8946 894
Shell
Darwin
Steve Roe
8936 1223
8983 3661
0418 533 741
8941 150
Mobil
Darwin
Garry Hinchcliffe
8981 5199
8981 0051
0417 353 128
8981 690
Offshore
Jabiru/Challis
Northern Endeavour
Mike Willett
08 9348 4724
0408 900 745
08 9348 53
0411 222 292
1.5 Other NT Support Agencies/ Contacts

1.5.1 Air Services: Fixed Wing
Air North Darwin
Peter Renton
Wimray
Pearl Aviation Darwin
Fergus
OBranagain
MAF (Nhulunbuy)
Northern Air Charter
Laynhapuy Aviation (Nhulunbuy)
1.5.2 Air Services: Helicopters
Bristow Helicopters (Darwin)
CHC Helicopters (Darwin AP)
Jayrow
Laynhapuy (Nhulunbuy)
Arafura Helicopters
Far North Helicopters
1.5.3 Marine Services
Gulf Freight Services
Tiwi Barge
TOLL Shipping Darwin
Darwin Tug and Line
1.5.4 Road Transport
Ascot Haulage Darwin
Brambles Darwin
Toll Express Darwin
1.5.5 Waste Contractors
Darwin City Council
Wastemaster
NT Liquid Waste & Oil Recyclers
Collex Waste Management
Graham Morley
Veronica
Robertson
Ron Mason
Les Barolits
8920 4070
8945 2755
8920 6666
8945 2755
0418 951 568
8987 2777
8945 5444
8987 3155
0418 804 599
8945 4310
8945 3888
0419 769 202

0408 372 880
8945 0944
8987 3155
8948 2982
8955 5803
8945 0944
0418 804 599
0414 898 128
8947 5122
8947 1118
8982 2000
8981 4588
8984 4922
8924 1333
8984 4466
8982 2582
8935 1111
8947 2688
8932 4297
8920409
8945 273
8945 366
8987 2600
8987 243
8945 597
8987 145
0419 769 200
8945 427
8945 385
8945 157
88987 14
8948 216
0413 940 617
8947 376
8947 026
8941 041
8981 457
0418 890 130

8984 4442
0418 893 060
8984 373
8947 224
8984 496
0405 327 576

8932 4577
0417 225 300
8947 267
8932 533
2.0 NATIONAL AGENCIES

2.1 Commonwealth Government
2.1.1 AusSAR Rescue Coordination Centre
Aviation
Maritime call for: Aerial Dispersant
Spray mobilisation & Oil Spill
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Trajectory modelling
2.1.2 Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
Maritime Operations
EMERGENCY
Duty Officer (via RCC)
Duty Officer
David Baird
GM Maritime Operations
(Commonwealth MPC)
Manager Env. Protection Group
Ray Lipscombe
2.1.3 Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Office
2.1.4 Dept Industry, Science and Resources
Gen. Mgr. Exploration & Devpt.
Steve Payne
Manager, Offshore Safety
Paul Butler
2.1.5 Australian Customs Service (Coastwatch)
Canberra Office
2.2 National Industry

2.2.1 Australian Marine Oil Spill Centre
Office
Emergency
02 6253 4400
02 6230 6811
02 6279 5935
1800 641 792
02 6257 2
02 6279 5929
02 6269 0800
131757
131757
0418 622 824
02 6279 5
0418 633 107
02 6279 5
02 6272 4595
02 6271 6632
02 6272 4
02 6275 6
1800 061 800
03 5272 1555
03 5272 1
0438 379 328
AMOSC Manager
Don Blackmore
03 5272 1555
2.2.2 Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA)
Office
02 6247 0960
0418 398 363
0418 398 363
3.0 OTHER STATES

3.1 New South Wales
State Marine Pollution Controller
Matt Taylor
02 9364 2004
02 9563 8601
02 9962 9000
#241 919
0411 261 086
02 9364 20
3.2 Queensland
John Watkinson
07 3224 2809
0419 300 152
0419 300 152
07 3221 0
Queensland Transport
Jim Huggett
07 3224 2832
07 3224 2832
0417 705 571
07 3404 30
Principal Advisor (MEPU)
John Wright
07 3224 2620
Senior Advisor (Legal)

Pollution
Senior Technical Officer
Senior Maritime Officer
Jeff Hardy
Emergency Plans
Chris Priestly
Kimberly Foster
07 3224 2830
07 3224 8939
07 3404 3045
07 3404 3967
3.3 South Australia

Carl Kavena
08 8347 5063
Deputy MPC
Walter Ferrao
08 8347 5022
Peter Pfennig
Adelaide Office
Bob Laws
08 8204 2065
08 8274 7680
08 8274 7612
SA ESC
Primary Industries & Res. SA
Petroleum Operations, Director
0417 704 680
08 8378 2380
0408 848 129

0401 124 170
08 8373 32
3.4 Tasmania
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Warren Jones
03 6233 6336
3.5 Victoria
Victorian MPC
Vic ESC
Mineral and Petroleum Victoria
(Dept. Natural Resources and
Environment)
Joe Buffone
David Ball
Office
03 9655 9783
03 52810210
03 9412 5103
3.6 Western Australia

WA Dept of Minerals & Petroleum
Resources (DMPR)
Safety Branch Manager
Petroleum
Operations
08 9222 3622
03 6235 4431
0418 526 242
03 6233 56
0409 958 090

03 9412 5
08 9222 35
08 9222 3254
08 9386 1996
08 9222 3291
08 9480 9096
08 9447 9646
08 9222 3267
08 381 7191
0408 931 393
08 9222 37
Richard Craddock
Safety Branch
Petroleum Operations, Director
Duty Officer
Ian Fraser
Petroleum Technologist
Steve Walsh
Snr Env. Assessor
Graham Cobby
WA Police, Dampier
WA Dept for Planning and
Infrastructure , Transport
Executive Director, Maritime
(Chairman,State Committee)
08 9183 1144
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08 8927 8888
08 9183 10
Office
Dennis Forte
Director, Marine Safety

Manager, Environment Protection
Unit (ERG Coordinator)
08 9222 3142
08 9239 2100
0419 909 832
08 9239 2105
John Brooker
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08 9239 22
08 9239 22
08 9482 4839
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Marine Emergency Ops Centre
4.0 OTHER AGENCIES

AMR Adelaide (Fixed Wing
Dispersant Contract Services)*
East
Asia Pacific ASA
(Trajectory modelling)
West
Briggs Marine Environmental
Service Malaysia (SE Asia/Pacific)
Aberdeen
CR Cox = P&I Clubs
East Asia Response (EARL)
Singapore
Leeder Consulting
(Oil and other analysis)
ORCA (Oil Spill Response

Company Australia)
Con Sappelli
08 9216 8233
08 9342 4078
Duty Officer
(0800-1700, 7days)
08 9216 8272
08 9216 8999
Dennis Elliot
08 8281 8433
08 8281 8433
Brian King
Scott Langtry
Hakan Lange
07 5574 1112
08 9382 1468
0011 60 3 291
0688
John McMertie
0011 44 1224
898 666
0011 44 1224
898 666
Ajay Tandon
08 9339 8222
08 9316 4849
+65 266 1566
+ 65 266 1566
John Leeder
03 9434 4551
0418 344 987
0418 344 987
03 9435 2
Colin Moore
03 9689 0668
0414 839 849
0414 839 849
03 9397 34
+44 2380 331

551
02 9969 2777
+44 208 345

6789#OIL 39
02 9925 3911
# 299 011
02 9807 3558
07 3895 1031
+44 468 537

489
+44 2380
972
02 9969 7
019 129 956
02 9978 4
07 3895 1
Oil Spill Response (OSRL)

Southampton, UK
General
Taronga Park Zoo Sydney
(Wildlife Cleaning)
Senior Curator
Erna Walraven
United Salvage
Contact via AMSA if Fixed Wing Aerial Dispersant is required.
02 9978 4609
07 3895 1031
0418 924 143
08 9216 89
0419 817 235
08 8281 3
0011 60
123304225
0011 603
0699
0011 44 1
896 950
041187 1311
Administrative arrangements under the National Plan are detailed in the NT

Module E of the MOP Manual.
Available incident response support is detailed in Appendix B.
2.2 NT ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS

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.
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A number of response preparedness and incident response functions have been
assigned to individuals. The people assigned to these, and their day-to 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 (Appendix G).
Incident response functions are outlined below. Administrative functions are

detailed in Module B of the NT MOP Manual.
2.3 PORT OF DARWIN RESPONSE PREPAREDNESS ARRANGEMENTS

Spill response preparedness in the Port of Darwin is coordinated by the
nominated DPC Incident Controller. This is the DPC Harbourmaster.
Procedures for the maintenance of response preparedness are detailed in
Appendix F.
2.4
The National Plan Administrative Arrangements defines Statutory Agencies and
Combat Agencies. As used in NT Plan, these terms are defined below.
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SECTION 2
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.
2.4.2
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.
2.4.3
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 Non-Government agencies.
2.5 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 Port of Darwin Waters
Level of Control
Responsible Party
Port of Darwin
(nominated Incident
Controller)
NT DLP
NT MPC
Marine
Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3
Active:
Incident Control
Notified/ Standby
or Active(4):
Incident Control
Notified/Active
(Monitoring/Standb
y)
Notified
Active:
Incident Control(3)
Active:
Incident Control(3)
Active
Support/ Coordination of Resources
Notified
(Support/Monitoring)
Possible Triggers for Determining Response Tier(4)
Indicative Spill Size(4)
0 10 tonnes
10-1,000
tonnes
Potential for Economic
Low
Moderate
or Environmental
(Not Significant)
(Local or Short-term
Damage or Harm
Significance)
NT SC
Active
(High level control)
>1,000 tonnes
High
(Regional or Longterm 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) For spills in NT waters, the Control Agency may be NT DIPE Marine or other agency nominated
by the NT SC.
(4) Indicative only. Highly dependent on a number of considerations.
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2.6 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).
2.6.1
IMT Functions and Roles

IMT functions and roles are outlined in Table 2.2. These functions are allocated
to the IMT members as required.
2.6.2
Size and Structure

Responsibility for determining the size and structure of a Tier 1 IMT rests with
the nominated Incident Controller.
2.6.3
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.
DPC CEO
NT SC
ESC
Incident Controller
Media Liaison
Officer
Shoreline
Coordinator
Marine
Coordinator
Waste
Management
Coordinator
Logistics
Officer
Control
Support/Advice
Figure 2.1 Indicative Tier 1 Incident Management Team

Note
Responsibility for determining the size and structure of the IMT rests with the
nominated Incident Controller in consultation with the NT SC or NT MPC.
2.6.4
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.
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NT Counter
Disaster
Committee
NT Spill
Commander
Upper Tier 2
& Tier 3
SECTION 2
DPC CEO
NT Marine
Pollution Coordinator
Media Liaison
Officer
ESC
Tier 1 &
Lower Tier 2
Incident Controller
Advisers
Planning
Officer
Operations
Officer
Response
Planning
Coordinator
Marine
Coordinator
Procurement
Coordinator
Administration
Coordinator
Aviation
Coordinator
Services
Coordinator
Finance
Coordinator
Shoreline
Coordinator
Transport
Coordinator
Records
Coordinator
Wildlife
Coordinator
Medical
Manager
ICC
Manager
H&S
Coordinator
Staging Area
Managers
Situation
Coordinator
Resource
Coordinator
Environment
Coordinator
Consultation
Coordinator
Logistics
Officer
Waste
Management
Coordinator
Finance & Admin

Officer
Communications
Coordinator
Control
Support
Note (1) The Environmental and Scientific Coordinator (ESC) may be with the NT MPC or
proceed to the ICC to advise the Incident Controller.
Figure 2.2 Incident Management Team Structure for a Major Response

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SECTION 2
Nominated IMT Positions

Personnel nominated against key IMT roles (Figure 2.1) are listed in the front of
the Contact Directory (Appendix G).
2.7 RESPONSE SUPPORT

2.7.1
The Port of Darwin Crisis Management Team (CMT)
For incidents that threaten the operation of the Port. The DPC Incident Controller, in consultation
with the DPC CEO, may mobilise a Crisis Management Team. The composition of this team will
reflect the nature of the incident and management strategies required.
2.7.2
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.
2.7.3
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.
2.7.4
Industry Support
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 Companys Authorising Officers, or to Port Authorities through
AMSA.
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Table 2.2 NT and DPC Incident Management Roles (ref. Figure 2.2)
Function
NT Command and NT Spill Commander
(NT SC)
Support
NT Deputy SC
NT Marine Pollution
Coordinator
(NT MPC)
NT Environmental
and Scientific
Coordinator (ESC)
Media Liaison
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Monitor the progress of all marine oil pollution response in NT w

adjacent Commonwealth waters, through the NT MPC.
Appoint the Incident Controller for responses under the jurisdiction of
Marine.
Undertake high level management of a spill response including all liai
the Office if 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 require
Liaising with teams managing other aspects of a major incident,
Salvage, fire and other emergency response and search and res
The Deputy NT SC will assist the NT SC as required.
The NT MPC will provide support to the Incident Controller during an
response. This includes:
Monitor 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 o
advisers and support personnel.
Liaise with AMSA for the provision of on-site assistance.
Keep the NT SC (or Deputy NT SC) informed.
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 the provision of maps and info
from the OSRA database, and integration with AMSA oil spill trajecto
Manages media relations. Prepares press statements, organises pre
briefings and supports the IC/NT SC in dealing with media.
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Function
Incident Control
Incident Control
Planning
Operations
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The overall planning and control of the spill response.
Incident Safety
For larger responses an Incident Safety Officer (ISO) may be appoin

oversee sites safety management.
Community Liaison
(Indigenous)
The Community Liaison Officer (CLO) is responsible for liaising with

indigenous communities affected by the incident and for organising a
indigenous lands and for the protection of cultural resources.
The coordination, monitoring and review of Incident Action Plans. Planning personnel will colla
information and consolidate the policy, objectives, strategies and tactics developed by the Incid
Controller/IMT. Specific functions include:
The collection, processing and organisation of information. E.g. oil s
Situation
trajectory modelling, weather, sea-state.
Tracking of the deployment of resources.
Resources
Responsible for the collection and collation of environment data/ adv
Environment
obtaining environmental data from OSRA, the ESC and local source
Consultation with the non-indigenous community and commercial op
Consultation
Directs all field operations in the response.
Coordination and direction of all activities undertaken by waterborne
Marine
equipment.
Coordination and direction of all activities undertaken utilising aircraf
Aviation
aerial dispersant spraying, aerial surveillance and transport.
Planning and coordination of shoreline assessment and cleanup act
Shoreline
Implementation of the NT Oiled Wildlife Plan, i.e. the collection, trea
Wildlife
rehabilitation of oiled wildlife.
Development and implementation of the Health & Safety Sub-Plan.
Health and Safety
Coordination of the containment, storage, transport and disposal of
Waste Management
oil and oily waste. Also instruction in on-site handling, storage and/o
separation and treatment.
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Function
Logistics
Finance and
Administration
Role
Responsible for ensuring that the IMT is provided with adequate resources to enable an effecti
response. Specific functions include:
Acquisition of personnel and equipment.
Procurement
Acquisition of services and facilities.
Services
Provision of aviation, land and sea transport services.
Transport
Preparation of Communications Sub-Plan and for ensuring the provi
Communications
communications services and support.
Provision of medical services where needed.
Medical
Responsible for the provision of administrative services to the IC, Sections and Units of the IMT
the management of financial (costs) information. Functions include:
Administrative services to operate telephones, facsimiles, computers
Administration
(if qualified) and messenger services.
Accounting and contracting services.
Finance
Collation and filing of records and forms including, time sheets, equi
Records
usage records and personnel records.
Ensures effective operation of the ICC, including management of inf
ICC Management
transfer of within the ICC, (Status Boards, faxes/ messages delivery
despatch), administering the meeting schedule, ICC security etc.

1.1.1
Aim
1.1.2
Objectives
a response .
NT MOP Manual.
1.2 PRIORITIES
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SA = AMSA
CA = RP/AMSA
Offshore E&P:
SA = DOR
CA = RP
NT Waters:
SA = DLP Marine
M =
i RP/DLP Marine
CA
Within Ports:
SA = Port Authority
or Port Authority

Jurisdiction
Source
of Spill
Within Mining
Leases
Any
Commonwealth
land
Any
Statutory
Agency
NT DOR
Tier 1
Combat Agency (1)

Tier 2
Company or
RP (Spiller)
Tier 3

Comm Dept.
Responsible
administering the
Party, or as in
land
Tier 2/3 if
source is
Aboriginal title
Any
Relevant Land
unknown
Council
Crown land
Any
NRETAS /other
designated
Authority
Leasehold land
Any
Leaseholder
Freehold land
Any
Local authority
Local authority
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Agency role.




1.6.1
Area Covered
Darwin.
1.6.2
Spill Source
1.6.3
Oil Types

Motor spirit.
Diesel.
Aviation gasoline
(Avgas).
Jet fuel-A.
Lubricating oils.

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AMOSC (AMOSPlan).

Agency
Port
Authorities
and
Corporations
NRETAS
DOR
NT
Emergency
Services and
NT Police
Fire and
Rescue
Services
Local
Government
NT Work Safe
Australian
Maritime
Safety
Authority
(AMSA)
AMOSC
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oiled wildlife.
Agency.

AMSA.
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Source
Offshore
Supply
Vessel
Tug/Pilot
Vessel
Fishing
Vessels
Fuel Tanker
Note: Tanker
size usually
36,000 dwt
Onshore
Storage
Tanks
Incident
Grounding or
Loading accident
Grounding (Total
loss)
Collision
Location(s)
Darwin
Harbour
Within Port
Oil
Type
Diesel Fuel
Cargo Diesel
Lube oil
Diesel
Diesel
Potential
Volume(1)
500 t
Small <1 t
100t (Est. total
fuel held).
25 t (1 tank)
Channel or
Berth
Frances Bay
Mooring Basin
Fishermans
Wharf
Channel/wharf
Diesel
Small < t
Diesel
Any
Cargo
Diesel.
Motor spirit.
Avgas.
Kerosene.
Heavy fuel oil
Collision
Wharf
Channel
Other
Cargo
12t (Est. total

fuel held).
Up to 3,000t
(1 centre tank
+2 wing
tanks).
1,000t (Total
fuel loss).
700t
(1 wing tank).
Unloading accident
Wharf pipeline
break
Wharf
Wharf
Possible spill
leading to
Sandgroves
Creek and
Frances Bay.
Stuart Park
Fuel bunkering
accident
Grounding or
Grounding
(Total loss)
Tank rupture
Diesel.
Motor spirit.
Avgas.
Kerosene.
Heavy fuel oil
Cargo Diesel.
Motor spirit.
Avgas.
Kerosene.

Avgas or Kerosene.
500t (1 tank).
160t Based on
15min
discharge &
pumping rate
of 650 tph.
Negligible.
tanks are
bunded
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OIL SPILL EQUIPMENT
G.1 Oil Spill Equipment AMSA

AMSA has the following equipment in Darwin;
600 meters of Slickbar MKE 32 solid flotation boom in 15 meter lengths

250 meters of Zooom self inflating curtain boom in 25 meter lengths
460 meters of Structure flex land sea booms in 20 meter lengths
5 x 100 meter kits of Structure flex air inflated curtain boom with
accessories
1 Vikoma rapid deployment high sprint off shore boom kit in 10 foot
container
1 Nofi current buster sweep system in 10 foot container
2 land sea boom accessory kits for land sea booms ( pump, blower and 4
anchors )
2 Honda / Onga pump and blower kits for land sea booms
2 x 5 of 30kg anchor kits in nally bins
4 x 5 of 15kg anchor kits in nally bins
1 Ori Piranha rope mop skimmer in a trailer
2 x 15 ton multi head skimmer
1 x 50 ton weir skimmer with brush adaptor
2 x 2.6 ton transpacs for temporary liquid waste
1 x 20 ton towable storage bag for liquid waste
2 x Alfedo vessel dispersant spray systems
2 X Simplex helicopter spray buckets
1 aircraft dispersant transfer pump kit complete with dry break coupling
1 portable dispersant transfer pump
Components of wild life kit
F.2 Oil Spill Equipment DPC

DPC has the following equipment in the Oil Spill Shed;
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Boom Self-buoyant Slickbar (15m lengths)

Boom Structureflex land/sea (20m lengths)
Boom Self Buoyant Austpol D2 (fence boom) 60m
Tandem Trailer T81145
Land sea boom kits. In stillages each containing:
o 4 x 15kg anchor kits.
o 1 x stihl backpack blower.
o 1 x water pump.
o Hoses.
o Tow connector.
o Repair and tool kits.
Flexidam 10,000 litre
Skimmer Weir Foilex
Anchor kits 15kg
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Vikospray pump unit and associated spray arms etc.
DPC has the following equipment in Oil Spill response trailers at the following
locations.
East Arm Wharf Oil Spill Trailer located at the Bulk Liquids Berth
3 x safety goggles
2 x brooms
1 rake
2 x shovel
150x 110 Pads (absorbent)
2 x safety sign
1 250 litre drum pump
4 x 20kg bucket of absorbent
40 dusk masks
2 high visibility vests
1 pair of orange overalls (97R)
1 pair of orange coveralls (107R)
4 pairs of disposable overalls
8 x absorbent
2 x floating boom
8 pairs of rubber gloves
2 x hard hats
1 x 12 volt electric pump
1 x 10 metre hose and wand
1 x 20 metre extension lead
1 battery charger
1 backpack spray unit
5 x AES 300 Boom
20 x BAT waste bags
2 pairs of riggers gloves
1 x BPAB jerry can
1 Battery
Fort Hill Wharf located next to the Stevedore Hut (key held in Control Tower);
9 x safety goggles
2 x brooms
2 x rake
2 x shovel
121 x 110 Pads (absorbent)
1 x safety sign
1 205 litre drum pump
20 dusk masks
2 high visibility vests
1 pair of orange overalls (97R)
4 x disposable overalls
6 metres of floating boom
3 x Absorbent
4 x safety cones
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5 x rubber gloves
3 x BPAB 20lt
2 x hard hats
0 petrol engine pump
1 x 9m hose & trigger
0 5m suction hose
1 rope
1 backpack spray unit
2 x AES300 Boom
2 x rigger gloves
20 x BAT waste bags.
Mooring Basin:
4 x safety goggles
2 x brooms
2 x rakes
2 x shovels
2 x squeegee
200 x pad110 pads
2 x safety signs
20 x dust masks
2 x high vis vest
9 x disposable overalls
4 x boom floating 6m
10 x absorbent
10 x safety cones
15 x rubber gloves
2 x BPAB 20lt
2 x hard hats
16 x safety glasses
1 x rope
1 x backpack spray unit
6 x AES300 boom
2 x rigger gloves
20 BAT waste bags
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REPORTING AND ACTIVATION

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MARINE RESPONSE PROCEDURES

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USE OF CHEMICAL CLEANING AGENTS

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

TERMINATING THE RESPONSE

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HEALTH AND SAFETY

What am I doing next?

Look close, look wide, look above, look hidden.

Probability: What is the chance of injury to yourself or others, or

Once the hazards are identified do something about it.

Do the Job remembering the hazards you have identified.

For additional information refer to the

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

Association of Australian Ports and Marine Authorities.

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International Gas Carrier Code.

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1.1 AIM AND OBJECTIVES

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(Note RP = Responsible Party, CA = Combat Agency, SA = Statutory Agency)

Figure 1.1 Statutory and Combat Agency Responsibilities in NT

Combat Agency (1)

Company or offshore Combat

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upon the assistance of the NTPFRS in order to fulfil the Combat

1.4 DARWIN PORT CORPORATION RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain and update this OSCP.

1.5 RESPONSIBILITY OF OTHER AGENCIES

1.6 SCOPE OF THE PLAN

Intermediate Fuel oil (IFO)

The character and behaviour of these oils are included in Appendix D.

1.7 INTEGRATION WITH OTHER PLANS

NT Marine Oil Pollution Manual.

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Offshore exploration and production facility plans.

Table 1.2 Summary of Spill Response Responsibilities of Other Agencies

Support the Combat Agency in responding to chemical spills.