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Contingency planning for marine pollution preparedness and response: guidelines for ports

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Part of: Maritime sector and Marine environment
• Published: 3 February 2012
• Last updated: 4 October 2016, see all updates

MCA guidelines to ensure a co-ordinated local and national response to an oil spill.

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Contingency planning for marine pollution preparedness and response: guidelines for ports

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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.

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Published: 3 February 2012

Updated: 4 October 2016

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1. 4 October 2016 Updated to latest version of OPRC Guidelines, correct as at 04/10/2016.
2. 3 February 2012 First published.

From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Part of: Maritime sector Marine environment