An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Oil Spills and Pollution: Prevention, Response and Recovery
Course Overview
This Oil Spills and Pollution training course discusses the complex nature of petroleum hydrocarbon exploration and production and, the unintended environmental impact consequences of pollution when oil spills occur from refineries, offshore platforms and road and marine transport tankers. Featuring global case studies and best practices, this course provides delegates with an understanding of how oil spills occur and discusses the most effective preventative, response and recovery methods to assess and control these potential environmental impact incidents.
Training Outline
DAY 1: Overview of Oil Spills and Pollution
- Overview of global oil spill incidents
- Types of oil and their different properties
- Historical concerns over oil pollution
- Sources and patterns of oil spills
- Spillage from exploration and production facilities
DAY 2: Environmental Effects of Oil Pollution
- Effects of oil pollution on the environment
- Oil seepage Vs Oil Spills
- Routes of oil pollution exposure
- Oil pollution effect differences in freshwater and saltwater
- Ecological effects of oil spills and pollution
DAY 3: Oil Spill and Pollution Prevention
- Risk identification and analysis of potential oil spill and pollution scenarios
- Establishing effective oil spill and pollution preventative risk controls
- Hazards of Oil transportation – road and sea
- Refinery and Offshore platform oil spills and their impacts
- Modern tanker design (single and double hulls)
- Case Study – Part 3: Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
DAY 4: Oil Spill & Pollution Response and Recovery
- Overview of oil spill response options
- Establishing and activating oil spill contingency plans
- Emergency and medical response procedures during oil spills
- Oil spill pollution treatment options for containment and dispersion
- Conducting oil spill and pollution response emergency exercises and drills
DAY 5: Management and Prevention Review
- Oil Spill & Pollution workshop
- Review of oil case studies and their cause of oil spill incidents
- Review of conducting an oil spill and pollution risk assessment
- Discussion of preventative, response and recovery of oil spill incidents
- Review of developing emergency procedures for oil spills and pollution incidents
- Review of oil spill and pollution recovery treatment options
- Course Review: Key points summary of course topics
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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