OPEP 2 | UKCS Corporate Manager

OPEP Level 2 is essential for UK-based decision-makers during an oil spill response

If you are a corporate decision-maker within the UKCS, this essential course provides you with the required UK training standard to operate in your role.

Understand the behaviour of oil spills in the marine environment and the oil spill response requirements of the role, including priority setting, reporting requirements and interactions with relevant government agencies.

Course summary

Legal framework and regulations

Understand key legislation and agreements governing operations in the UKCS, whilst gaining awareness of oil spill response statutory requirements and the role of Oil Pollution Emergency Plans (OPEPs) in compliance.

Operational response and collaboration

Learn about spill response techniques specific to the UKCS whilst understanding the oil spill response requirements for Operators by exploring the collaborative role with government agencies, including the SOSREP.

Environmental impact and response strategies

Examine the potential impacts of an oil spill in the marine environment by familiarising yourself with response options and spill termination strategies. Gain insights into the significance of effective spill response in mitigating environmental damage.