Not too early to plan for response to spills of low-carbon alternative fuels
An emergency response plan tailored to ammonia spills is needed before the substance can be deployed as a marine fuel
THE recent 400-tonne oil spill off the southern coast of Singapore is a sobering reminder that despite precautionary measures, rigorous crew training and exhaustive operational checklists, accidents can still happen.
A well-established emergency response plan (ERP) can, however, eliminate chaos in the immediate aftermath. If crew, operators, port authorities and first responders are trained and familiar with their roles, response times can be minimised.
That the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore responded within 11 minutes of the oil spill is a testament to its level of preparedness.
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