Countermeasures On Water Interactive Training

The program studies the factors that challenge responders to address water spills, including weather, wind, sea conditions, and currents.

Topics covered include:

• How oil weathers when spilled on water
• Resources for enlisting aid
• Tracking spills to predict ecological impact
• Managing the response effort
• Countermeasures, including booms and barriers, skimming, herding, absorbents, in situ burning, chemical treatment (dispersant and gelling agents), and bio-remediation
• Safety precautions
• Dealing with contaminated wildlife

The program studies the factors that challenge responders to address water spills, including weather, wind, sea conditions, and currents.

Topics covered include:

• How oil weathers when spilled on water
• Resources for enlisting aid
• Tracking spills to predict ecological impact
• Managing the response effort
• Countermeasures, including booms and barriers, skimming, herding, absorbents, in situ burning, chemical treatment (dispersant and gelling agents), and bio-remediation
• Safety precautions
• Dealing with contaminated wildlife