Transport Publications TP 10783 E
I - Recommendation for Spill Response Equipment
- The basic premise under Canadian Law and Regulations is that the polluter is responsible for clean up;
- Government/industry guidelines, including the "Guidelines for the Operation of Tankers & Barges in Canadian Arctic Waters" require ships to deal with on-deck spills;
- Taking into consideration the remoteness of northern locations where oil transfer operations occur, it is prudent to have available spill response equipment for minor spills in the water;
- The equipment may be provided by the ship, other ships in the vicinity, or the shore facility;
- Trained crew that participate in exercises with the equipment provided are an essential part of the contingency plan; and
- The list of equipment provided here is a recommendation only and is for the guidance of ship operators intending to equip their ships with clean-up equipment.
Spill Response Equipment
Containment Equipment
Sufficient containment equipment to completely encircle the vessel or the largest barge in a tow, in case of tug/barge operation, complete with accessories to deploy and maintain in a workable condition.
Skimming equipment
Sufficient skimming capabilities to recover, within 48 hours, a volume equivalent to the largest tank of the vessel, or the largest barge in a tow, in case of tug/barge operation.
Sorbent materials
Sufficient sorbent materials to maintain operations for a period equivalent to the lead time expected for replacement stock to arrive on site or 48 hours, whichever is greater.
Miscellaneous Ship or Barge Based Equipment
All other equipment which could be useful and would be available to a response crew in the initial 48 hours following a pollution incident.
II - Recommendation for Purging
- The "pig launcher" should include a "Y" piece and isolating valve to avoid the need to disconnect the hose prior to purging. The "Y" piece should have a stopper to prevent the pig from being pushed back to the manifold valve, and air pushed in the line.
- The "pig launcher" and the "pig catcher" should be fitted with a viewing port; and
- A soft foam pig 60.96 cm (24") in length and 10.16 cm (4") in diameter should be used, as this type of pig has proved superior to other types.
Glossary of Terms
ASPPR
Arctic Shipping Pollution Prevention Regulations, under the
AWPPA
.
AWPPA
Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act
CCG
Canadian Coast Guard.
CONTINGENCY PLAN
Plan of action to be taken in the event of an unforeseen or unusual circumstance; e.g., loss of communication, or hose/coupling damage.
EMERGENCY PLAN
Plan of action to be taken in the event of a sudden state of danger; e.g., a shipboard or shore terminal fire, or the sudden breakage of moorings.
INAC
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.
NWT
Northwest Territories.
OPPR
Oil Pollution Prevention Regulations, under the Canada Shipping Act.
PFD
Personal Floatation Device.
RECIPIENT
Vessel or shore terminal TO which oil fuel/cargo is being transferred.
SUPPLIER
Vessel or shore terminal FROM which oil fuel/cargo is being transferred.
TRANSFER SUPERVISOR
Qualified ship's officer, barge operator or terminal supervisor, experienced in oil fuel/cargo transfer in the Arctic, between vessels and/or vessels and shore.