eastern region oil spill disaster contingency plan - Indian Coast Guard

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20. Inform following local authorities by fastest means any sign of pollution of
the sea by oil along the coast and request them to keep Regional Commander
informed :-
(a)
(b)
(c)
Port offers of the major and minor ports.
District collectors
Authorities at fish landing ports.
21. Requisition additional communication sets as required.
22. Ensure availability of the information regarding capabilities of ships, and
Naval and Coast Guard aircraft.
23. Ensure availability of ONGC ships with suitable equipment on board
24. Request MMD/SCI for chartering of ships for oil transhipment.
25. Request DG Shipping/MMD for appointment of receiver of wreck as per
Merchant Shipping Act.
26. Send regular sitrep to CGHQ and all concerned.
27. Requisition pollution response equipment held with ONGC, oil platforms,
and port trusts as necessary.
Notes.
(a) In term of NOS-DCP, specific approval of Coast Guard must be
obtained prior using any oil treatment product i.e dispersants and surface
cleaners or any such product that would perform the same function as
these, in Indian waters including any use in tidal docks and locks, on
beaches, shorelines or structures such as piers and breakwaters and
waters which are less than 20m in depth.
(b) In a situation of force measure, oil spill treatment products approved
by Coast Guard can be used without prior consultation. Any such use
should, however, be restricted to a situation where there is a genuine risk
to human life or to the safety of an installation or vessel or where there is
a serious danger from fire or explosion.