Inventory of EU Member States Oil Pollution ... - EMSA - Europa
Inventory of EU Member States Oil Pollution ... - EMSA - Europa
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European Maritime Safety Agency<br />
At sea Response Resources: IRELAND<br />
1. GOVERNMENT OWNED OR CHARTERED<br />
RESOURCES<br />
1.1 Emergency towing vessels<br />
The Irish Coastguard operates a fleet <strong>of</strong> semi-rigid<br />
and inflatable boats (rib) around the coast for patrol,<br />
transport and assistance to shore units.These may be<br />
available to assist in boom deployment. The IRCG has<br />
no emergency towing vessels. However, provision <strong>of</strong><br />
an emergency towing capability is under consideration<br />
with national and international towing, and salvage<br />
companies and harbour authorities. <strong>Oil</strong> response<br />
equipment stockpiles are located at Killybegs, Dublin<br />
and Castletownbere. The IRCG has in place pre-signed<br />
contracts with tug owners for vessels <strong>of</strong> greater than<br />
50 t bollard pull.<br />
1.2 Specialised anti-pollution vessels<br />
Ireland does not own or have under charter, any specialised<br />
anti-pollution vessels. The IRCG has no dedicated<br />
specialised oil pollution recovery capability and would<br />
look to Bonn Agreement neighbours for assistance in recovery<br />
<strong>of</strong> oil on water.<br />
2. PRIVATE RESOURCES<br />
Bantry Terminals Limited has a recovery vessel based in<br />
Bantry Bay. This is limited to recovery operations in nearshore<br />
waters.<br />
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