On-Scene Commander - OPRC Level 2 (IMO Equivalent)
- OPRC 2 (IMO Equivalent)
- MCA4/4P
All OPRC Level 2 courses deliver the same internationally recognised, high-quality training for Supervisors and On-Scene Commanders, but vary by location, duration, language, and accreditation. Course Comparison available in Course Overview.
OSRL is a Nautical Institute accredited training provider
This is an MPA Singapore Approved Course
Overview
The On-Scene Commander - OPRC Level 2 (IMO Equivalent) course is designed for professionals who may assume the role of an on-scene commander during an oil spill response. It equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively lead and coordinate response operations.
The 5-day version of this course was previously referred to as the Oil Spill Clearance Course internally, but it is now being standardised under the On-Scene Commander - OPRC Level 2 (IMO Equivalent) title to align with industry terminology and international standards.
Why Choose This Course? Gain internationally recognised training aligned with IMO guidelines.
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Develop leadership and decision-making skills for spill response operations.
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Understand the principles of spill response planning, operational tactics, and stakeholder coordination.
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Benefit from interactive learning, real-world case studies, and hands-on exercises.
Course summary
Course Options & Comparison
All courses offer the same high-quality training but differ by location, duration, and accreditation.
To help you choose the most suitable course, refer to the comparison table below:
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Course Name |
Location | Duration | Language | Currency | River Exercise | Offshore Exercise | Shoreline Exercise | Certification | Accreditation |
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| On-Scene Commander - OPRC Level 2 (IMO Equivalent) | Southampton, UK | 5 days | English | GBP | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | OPRC Level 2 (IMO 2 Equivalent), MCA 4/4P | Nautical Institute |
| Loyang, Singapore | 5 days | English | USD | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | OPRC Level 2 (IMO 2 Equivalent) | Nautical Institute, MPA Singapore | |
| On-Scene Commander - OPRC Level 2 (IMO Equivalent) - Americas | Florida, USA | 4 days | English & Spanish | USD | ✔ (Intra-coastal Waterway - River & Bay) | - | ✔ | OPRC Level 2 (IMO 2 Equivalent) | Nautical Institute |
| On-Scene Commander - OPRC Level 2 (IMO Equivalent) | Loyang, Singapore | 4 days | English | USD | - | - | ✔ | OPRC Level 2 (IMO 2 Equivalent) | Nautical Institute, MPA Singapore |
