eastern region oil spill disaster contingency plan - Indian Coast Guard
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(i) Inflatable boom<br />
(ii) Dispersant spraying equipment capable of being mounted on<br />
surface craft.<br />
(iii) Suitable dispersant chemicals of the nature and quantity<br />
estimated as requirement of the Local Action Group as part of the<br />
Local Contingency <strong>plan</strong>.<br />
(iv) Oil Skimmer<br />
(v) Surface craft on which above dispersant equipment can be<br />
mounted and can be used for rigging boom etc.<br />
(f) To arrange for training of personnel expected to be engaged in<br />
above operations.<br />
(g) To arrange for periodical exercise under the guidance of the RCC to<br />
keep equipment and personnel on continuous readiness for <strong>oil</strong> <strong>spill</strong><br />
response operations.<br />
(h) To consult the CG, the DGS, or any other authority, when further<br />
assistance is required.<br />
(j) To keep the CG apprised of actions being taken.<br />
1.34. <strong>Coast</strong>al State Government – State Pollution Control Boards.<br />
(a) To take all suitable measures to prevent pollution on shoreline<br />
(b) To render all possible assistance to the coordinator of the On Scene<br />
Commander, Local Action Group and District Commander particularly in<br />
accordance with the <strong>contingency</strong> <strong>plan</strong>.<br />
(c) To maintain adequate quantity of basic pollution response<br />
equipment like deflective booms, fence booms, spray equipment along<br />
with specialized equipment for beach protection and shoreline cleanup.<br />
(d) To identify suitable type of tug / boat / fishing vessel in consultation<br />
with On Scene Commander / <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> for mounting the dispersant<br />
spraying equipment.<br />
(e) To identify places for waste <strong>oil</strong> disposal / pits.<br />
1.35. Mercantile Marine Department.<br />
(a) To render all possible assistance to the co-ordinator of the local<br />
<strong>contingency</strong>/action <strong>plan</strong>.<br />
(b) To provide technical advise to Local Action Group and CCA<br />
(c) To assist local action group in identifying surface craft suitable for<br />
mounting dispersant spraying equipment