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recreational facilities and centers about the incident and the restricted
area.
(f) Control of discharge – ICG or other units can perform damage
control and prevent further discharge
(g) Ascertain the quantity of oil discharged.
(h) Obtain weather and oceanographic inputs like current, tidal
conditions and wind parameters
(i) Ascertain physical and chemical characteristics of oil
(j) Carryout aerial assessment and issue necessary orders
(k) Start a log for actions taken and assets utilized for processing claims
(l) Send out communication for mobilisation of PR equipment
(m) Send out communication to relevant authorities to provide for
support utilities like barges, tugs, small tankers for transfer of cargo, other
material and men required through sub-contractors etc.
(n) Send information to NAVAREA Coordinator for restriction of area
(o) On obtaining inputs, carryout assessment of the spill, likely
movement and the area likely to be affected with the core team.
(p) Calculate the time and space for effective deployment of boom for
containment or diversion of slick
(q) Carryout preventive booming in sensitive areas
(r) Carryout Net Environment Benefit Analysis and establish the best
possible response with regard to time and space.
(s) If time and space does not permit deployment of boom and recovery
of oil, decide for the best alternative response measure available after
weighting the cost benefit analysis. In some cases shore booming and
deviation methods are effective to collect oil on shore than on sea.
(t) Deploy necessary personnel and equipment for shoreline cleanup, if
required.
(u) Assume oil drifted to respective oil handling agencies control areas
and exercise the plan holders to mobilize their PR equipment.
(v) All plan holders should exercise their respective procedures for
cleanup their water (upto 500 m) around oil rigs, SBMs etc and the entire
port limit by respective port).
(w) The shore line cleanup team should identify dispersal area and wear
protective clothing.