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Contingency planning: marine pollution preparedness and response
MCA guidelines for ports to ensure a co-ordinated local and national response to an oil spill.
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These guidelines are for those involved in the creation of oil spill response contingency plans. They promote a coherent national approach to the successful management of oil pollution incidents. They’re designed to ensure that the national contingency plan (NCP) and local plans, including those of harbour authorities, work together to respond effectively.
Published 3 February 2012
Last updated 4 October 2016 + show all updates
Last updated 4 October 2016 + show all updates
- Updated to latest version of OPRC Guidelines, correct as at 04/10/2016.
- First published.