The exercise was conducted in collaboration with Naval Sea Systems Command’s Salvage and Diving Supervisor (SUPSALV) and several host nation agencies. The exercise tested the ability of the U.S. Navy and host nation agencies to effectively respond to oil spills and other hazardous materials incidents.
This annual exercise coincides with the annual maintenance of SUPSALV equipment for rapid response to pier-side oil spills and deployment to open seas, ensuring readiness in a phased deployment of preparedness and response capabilities. Indicates that
“Participating in Spill Equipment Deployment Training allows us to maintain our technical proficiency while continuing our long-standing partnership with environmental organizations in the Kingdom of Bahrain,” said Philip Hammond, Deputy Director of Public Works for Persons with Disabilities Bahrain. said. “We have the opportunity to coordinate with our host country partners and exchange information in both directions. With this cooperation, we are better prepared to respond effectively to oil spills and other hazardous materials incidents.”
From containment, cleanup, and environmental monitoring to promoting health and safety measures, the SUPSALV team works to maximize the preparedness of people with disabilities to respond in a meaningful and effective manner in the event of an actual fuel spill. Various aspects of spill response were simulated. -Leak incident.
“By proactively deploying outflow equipment, we are able to maintain our technical proficiency while maintaining our long-standing partnership with environmental organizations in the Kingdom of Bahrain,” said Sean Suk, Disabled Bahrain Environment Director. he said. “In addition to protecting the coastline in the host nation’s best interests, the exchange of information, technology and training is key to responding effectively in the event of an actual incident.”
PWD Bahrain has demonstrated its commitment to environmental management. This strengthened cooperation and communication between all organizations to assess preparedness and strengthen collective capacity to reduce environmental damage and protect public health.
“This exercise demonstrates our commitment to environmental management and strengthens the cooperation and communication between the U.S. Navy and host nation partners like us,” said Capt. Aref Al Awadi, MEMAC’s senior oil spill response officer. It will help promote this.” “This is a routine but important exercise that helps ensure we are prepared to respond effectively to oil spills and other hazardous materials incidents.”
The equipment deployment schedule was structured to comply with the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA-90) National Response Training Program (NPREP). Although a voluntary program developed for spill responders, completing this exercise satisfies the federal oil pollution response exercise requirements mandated by OPA-90.
“Learning response procedures from a manual is a solid start, but applying these procedures in real-time in a real-world environment truly improves a team’s capabilities,” said NSA Bahrain Commander Zakaria. Colonel Appelauchi said. “I am extremely proud of our team’s coordination and execution of this oil spill response exercise, which was demonstrated in front of representatives of the Kingdom of Bahrain. It’s a testament to your dedication to your country.”
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