Emergency response levels
How many tiers do we have in oil spill response?
Name three causes of marine spills
1. Grounding
2. Load and Discharge Operations
3.Fire and explosion
4. Process Failure
5.Collision
They Provide security, traffic control, and emergency support, who are they?
National Police and County Governments
OSRAT
Oil Spill Response Team
Is responsible for the safety of responders and the public
Safety officers
In-case of a tier III oil spill incident in Kenya who assumes the position of IC?
Director General- KMA
Name three causes of Inland spills.
1. corrosion
2. loading & Offloading ops
3. Infrastructure integrity
4. Instrument failure
What is the role of Kenya Coast Guard Service in the National Oil spill contingency plan?
To conducts patrols, ensures maritime security, and assists in rescue operations.
OSMAG
Oil spill Mutual Aid group
What is the number one priority during an oil spill response ?
Protection of human life and safety
Moderate spills requiring assistance from national agencies and shared industry resources.
Tier II
What are the effects of Oil spills to a country
1. Environmental impact
2. Economic impact
3. Health impact
their role is to provide equipment, vessels, and logistics support in port areas who are they?
Kenya Ports Authority
NOSCP
National Oil Spill Contingency plan
Reasons that can lead to the Kenya National Oil Spill Contingency plan to becomes active.
A spill is sighted or reported
A spill threatens a sensitive environment or community
when the responsible company cannot manage the spill using its own resources
Define Tier I response
Small spills handled by the company or facility using its own resources
Which one of the products below is odd one out and why?
a) Gasoline
b) Solvents
c) Heavy fuel Oil
Heavy fuel Oil - is a very heavy residual while gasoline and solvents are very light refined products
Which national Organizations provides environmental expertise and protect sensitive ecosystems?
Kenya Wildlife Service and Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute
EMT
Emergency management team
What is a Tier Three oil spill?
Major spills that exceed national capacity and require international support
Why the need for the National Oil Spill Contingency Plan?
it provides a structured and coordinated national approach for preventing, detecting, reporting, and responding to oil spills.
Name 3 characteristics of Oil.
1. Viscosity
2. Density
3. Flashpoint
4. Toxicity
5. Lower Explosive Limit
What is the role of National Environment Management Authority in the Kenya Nation Oil spill contingency plan
It ensures environmental compliance and supports restoration efforts.
ITOPF
International Tankers Owners Pollution Federation Limited
Name 4 national laws that support the Kenya National Oil Spill Contingency Plan
1. KMA Act
2. Environmental Management and Coordination Act
3. Petroleum Act
4. Energy Act