Italian Ministry for the Environment, Land and Sea The Protection of ...
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Italian</strong> Marine Pollution EmergencyResponse Capability <strong>and</strong> Case StudiesDott. Renato GrimaldiGeneral Director - Directorate <strong>for</strong> Nature <strong>and</strong> <strong>Sea</strong> <strong>Protection</strong><strong>Italian</strong> <strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Environment</strong>, <strong>L<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Sea</strong>2° St<strong>and</strong>ing Committee on Economic, Social <strong>and</strong> <strong>Environment</strong>al CooperationOil rig explosion in <strong>the</strong> Gulf <strong>of</strong> Mexico: is <strong>the</strong> Mediterranean ready?<strong>Italian</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Civil <strong>Protection</strong>Rome, 18 May 2011
Law n. 979/1982Provisions <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> protection <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> sea•Provides <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> establishment <strong>of</strong> anational service <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> protection <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> marine environment, coastalsurveillance <strong>and</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> prevention<strong>and</strong> control <strong>of</strong> marine pollution• Provides <strong>for</strong> an emergencyresponse system <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> protection <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> marine environment <strong>and</strong> coastalareas in case <strong>of</strong> accidents
OIL POLLUTION RESPONSE OBJECTIVES Rapid interventions in order to limit damage Removal <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> source <strong>of</strong> pollution Mechanical removal <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> spillPOLLUTION RATINGI LEVEL or MEDIUM SEVERITY:pollution which affects only <strong>the</strong> seanever<strong>the</strong>less it can evolve rapidly in<strong>the</strong> following phasesII LEVEL or SEVERE: pollutionwhich poses a serious threat to <strong>the</strong>coastIII LEVEL or VERY SEVERE:pollution which affects both <strong>the</strong> sea<strong>and</strong> coastal areas
LEVELS OF EMERGENCYAccording to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Italian</strong> Law, <strong>the</strong>re are two levels <strong>of</strong> emergency whichcan be declared depending upon <strong>the</strong> severity <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> situationLOCALEMERGENCYcomma 2 dell’art.11 Law31/12/82 n. 979NATIONALEMERGENCYcomma 4 dell’art.11 Law31.12.1982 n. 979
Whenever marine pollution poses a serious threat to <strong>the</strong> environment <strong>and</strong><strong>the</strong> economy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> area <strong>the</strong> local Harbour Master on <strong>the</strong> basis <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>LOCAL EMERGENCY PLAN declaresLOCAL EMERGENCY<strong>The</strong> <strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Environment</strong>, <strong>L<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Sea</strong> – <strong>Protection</strong> <strong>of</strong> Nature<strong>and</strong> <strong>Sea</strong> Directorate –activates an overall coordination <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> response<strong>The</strong> <strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Environment</strong>, <strong>L<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Sea</strong> in<strong>for</strong>ms <strong>the</strong> NationalService <strong>of</strong> Civil <strong>Protection</strong> (PROCIVILMARE) that local emergencyhas been declared.
In case <strong>the</strong> local Harbour Master is unable to control <strong>and</strong> combat pollutionwith <strong>the</strong> resources available at local level<strong>The</strong> Plan <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Environment</strong>, <strong>L<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Sea</strong> is activated.“Emergency response plan <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> protection <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> marine environment<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> coastal areas from accidental pollution by oil or o<strong>the</strong>r HNS”<strong>The</strong> <strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Environment</strong>, <strong>L<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Sea</strong> is in charge <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> overallcoordination <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> response.<strong>The</strong> direction <strong>of</strong> operations is still under <strong>the</strong> responsibility <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> localHarbour Master
In case local emergency cannot be faced with <strong>the</strong> means rendered available by<strong>the</strong> <strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Environment</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>of</strong> Infrastructures <strong>and</strong>Transports<strong>The</strong> <strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Environment</strong>, <strong>L<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Sea</strong> requires <strong>the</strong> declaration <strong>of</strong>NATIONAL EMERGENCY<strong>The</strong> Head <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Civil <strong>Protection</strong> Department assumes <strong>the</strong> direction <strong>of</strong> all <strong>the</strong>operations according to <strong>the</strong> NATIONAL EMERGENCY PLAN
RESPONSE ON LAND<strong>The</strong> protection <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> coast is entrusted to <strong>the</strong>Regions <strong>and</strong> local Authorities
OPRC 90 CONVENTIONRatified by <strong>Italian</strong> Law 464/98Contracting Parties are required to ensure:• a minimum level <strong>of</strong> pre-positioned oil spill combating equipment• Mechanisms <strong>and</strong> arrangements to coordinate <strong>the</strong> response to anoil pollution incident• A programme <strong>of</strong> exercises <strong>for</strong> oil pollution response organizations• A training programme <strong>for</strong> relevant personnel• Capabilities to mobilise resourcesAntipollution vessels must have on board oil pollution emergencyplans <strong>and</strong> provide <strong>the</strong> competent authorities with <strong>the</strong> relevantpollution reports
<strong>Italian</strong> <strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Environment</strong>, <strong>L<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Sea</strong><strong>The</strong> <strong>Protection</strong> <strong>of</strong> Nature <strong>and</strong> <strong>Sea</strong> Directorate has established <strong>the</strong> OperationalCentre responsible <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> overall coordination <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> response in cases <strong>of</strong>pollution or high risk <strong>of</strong> pollution in cooperation with <strong>the</strong> Coast GuardHeadquartersAntipollution vessels are provided by CASTALIA ECOLMAR onst<strong>and</strong>-by basis ready to intervene 24/710 ocean going vessels30 coastal vessels
optimal geographicaldistribution <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> fleet increased coverage <strong>of</strong>sensitive areas <strong>and</strong>/or areasat high risk <strong>of</strong> pollutionOcean going VesselsCoastal VesselsRESPONSE TIME within 12 hours from<strong>the</strong> first alert messagesent by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>for</strong><strong>the</strong> <strong>Environment</strong> in case pollution occurswithin 3 nm from <strong>the</strong> coast,<strong>the</strong> first vessel shallintervene within 5 hoursfrom <strong>the</strong> first alert messagesent by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong><strong>Environment</strong>
7 ocean going vessels are equipped with an Oil Slick DetectionRadar which is able to detect oil on <strong>the</strong> sea surfacePossibility to intervene during night hours <strong>and</strong> with adversewea<strong>the</strong>r conditions (rain, fog, etc.)Assessment <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> area affected by <strong>the</strong> spill <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> areaswith highest concentration <strong>of</strong> pollutant
Ocean-going vessel “SANTANGELO”LOA 35,60 mUnrestricted navigationClassification: Tug - RecoilBollard Pull 60 tRapid Deployment Offshore Booms: 400 mInshore Booms : 200 mHigh perfomance Skimmer : min 50 mc/hSweeping arms: 12 m lengthTender with oil recovery capacityPort <strong>of</strong> Trapani
Coastal vessel “TAGIS”Port <strong>of</strong> SavonaLOA 23 mCoastal navigationClassification : RecoilRapid deployment inshore Booms: 200 mHigh perfomance Skimmer : min 30 mc/hSweeping arms: 6 m lengthTender with oil recovery capacity
Floating barriers
SKIMMERhttp://www.adriatech.comwww.cleanupoil.com
St<strong>and</strong>ard procedures <strong>for</strong> oil spill containment1. Lowering a small boat or tender at sea
St<strong>and</strong>ard procedures <strong>for</strong> oil spill containment2. Inflation <strong>of</strong> floating barriers
St<strong>and</strong>ard procedures <strong>for</strong> oil spill containment3. Deployment at sea <strong>of</strong> floating barriers
St<strong>and</strong>ard procedures <strong>for</strong> oil spill containment4. Containment operations
<strong>The</strong> use <strong>of</strong> dispersants in italian territorial watersis not allowed unless a specific authorization isissued by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Environment</strong>Chemical products must be approved by <strong>the</strong><strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Environment</strong>
While response operations are carried out, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong><strong>Environment</strong> constantly liaises with <strong>the</strong> coordinating centre <strong>of</strong>Castalia Ecolmar which:Coordinates <strong>the</strong> activities <strong>of</strong> antipollution vesselsManages <strong>the</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation system Coordinates <strong>the</strong> activities <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r facilities on l<strong>and</strong>15 local <strong>of</strong>fices8 warehouses with fur<strong>the</strong>r antipollution equipment in perfectworking order
Local <strong>of</strong>fices
Warehouses
INFORMATION SYSTEMReal time Web GIS fleet tracking system
Oil spill <strong>for</strong>ecasting model
TASK FORCEIn cases <strong>of</strong> emergency, a task <strong>for</strong>ce <strong>of</strong> experts is able to promptlyintervene on site in order to support <strong>the</strong> response team by providingtechnical advice on <strong>the</strong> following issues: Naval operations in emergency situations Shipbuilding Equipment <strong>for</strong> marine pollution response Environmetal damage assessment<strong>The</strong> task <strong>for</strong>ce is available h24
CASE STUDIES
SARDINIA January 2011Spillage <strong>of</strong> oil at <strong>the</strong> terminal <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> E-ONpower plant in Porto TorresLOCAL EMERGENCYAntipollution vessels: TIRRENO (ocean-going vessel) <strong>and</strong> DOLPHIN I (coastal vessel)
Oil <strong>and</strong> waste recovered:4,5 m 3 <strong>of</strong> oily mixtures15 mt saturated absorbent booms40 kg saturated rags1 m 3 tar40 kg contaminated wood
Gross tonnage: 2.700 tGross tonnage: 2.700 tlength: 90 m6 March 2008MV MARTI PRIDE runs aground in <strong>the</strong>shallows <strong>of</strong> Ugento, 1,3 nm from <strong>the</strong> coastLOCAL EMERGENCY
Bunker removalMaterial recovered:96,5 m 3 water/oil emulsion
in <strong>the</strong>Mediterranean….LEBANONOctober 2006Jieh power plant (Beirut – Lebanon)Power plantFuel stores at <strong>the</strong> powerplant were bombed during<strong>the</strong> war, leading to <strong>the</strong>spillage <strong>of</strong> oil into <strong>the</strong> sea
Contamination <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> seafloorin front <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> power plant
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Italian</strong> assistanceS/V TitoPontoonPatrol vesselAircraftAircraft carrier
Manual removal <strong>and</strong>collection <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> materialin big bagsRemoval <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> productthrough suction pumpsOil recovered:42 m 3 <strong>of</strong> tar products
EXERCISESExercises are carried out on a regular basis in order totrain <strong>and</strong> update crewsAt international level, in <strong>the</strong> framework <strong>of</strong> RAMOGE(sub regional plan between France, Monaco <strong>and</strong> Italy),specific exercises with simulations <strong>of</strong> accidents arecarried out once a year
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