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Table of Contents
Introduction 4
Country Profiles 5
Belgium 7
Bulgaria 11
Croatia 15
Cyprus 19
Denmark 23
Estonia 27
Finland 31
France 35
Germany 41
Greece 45
Iceland 61
Ireland 65
Italy 69
Latvia 75
Lithuania 79
Malta 83
The Netherlands 87
Norway 91
Poland 95
Portugal 99
Romania 103
Slovenia 107
Spain 109
Sweden 113
United Kingdom 117
Overview of policies and response capacities regarding oil spill dispersant usage in the coastal EU/EFTA/EEA countries 123
List of oil spill dispersants approved for use in the EU/EFTA/EEA countries 132
European Maritime Safety Agency
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INTRODUCTION TO THE EMSA INVENTORY by various EU/EFTA/EEA countries, based on the replies
OF NATIONAL POLICIES REGARDING THE from the Member States, is also provided. It should be
USE OF OIL SPILL DISPERSANTS IN THE EU emphasized that this list is for information purposes only.
MEMBER STATES EMSA would like to thank all parties that have contributed
to the content of this document.
EMSA is tasked by Regulation (EC) No 2038/2006 to “draw
up on a regular basis a list of the private and state pollution BACKGROUND INFORMATION REGARDING
response mechanisms and response capabilities in the DISPERSANT USAGE
various regions of the European Union”. In order to fulfil
this task of providing accurate and up-to-date information Once oil has been spilled at sea, the primary goal of any
on the EU and EFTA/EEA coastal Member States response response action is to mitigate the socio-economic and
mechanisms and capabilities, EMSA contacts the respective environmental impact by removing the spilled oil from the
Member States and prepares specific inventories, such as water surface as quickly as possible. The purpose of oil spill
the Inventory of national policies regarding the use of oil dispersants is to transfer the oil from the sea surface - in the
spill dispersants in the EU Member States. form of very small droplets and subsequent dilution into a
The present edition of the dispersant inventory replaces very large volume of water - which facilitates the natural
previous versions published in 2005, 2007 and 2010. This biodegradation process. When used in an appropriate
update is based on information provided and verified by and timely manner, dispersants can remove a significant
the competent national authorities in each Member State amount of oil from the water surface, which reduces
on changes in national policies since 2010. the risk of oiling of sea birds and mammals as well as
shorelines. However, the potential risk of using dispersants
This inventory contains information for each Member State is that marine organisms will be exposed to higher levels of
regarding: dispersed oil (and soluble components from the dispersed
• the national rules and regulations for usage of oil spill oil) than they would have been if dispersants had not
dispersants as an at-sea oil spill response method been used. The degree of harm that might be suffered by
• the testing and approval procedures for dispersants marine organisms exposed to dispersed oil is a function of
• the equipment and stockpiles for dispersant exposure conditions (dispersed oil concentration, duration
application, including geographic information system of exposure and the rate of dispersion and dilution),
(GIS) based maps. plus the inherent sensitivity of the particular organism to
A list of dispersants which have been approved for use dispersed oil.
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Country Profiles
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BELGIUM
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Multi-purpose salvage vessel Equipped with 2 dispersant spray arms URS n.v. (Antwerp,
1 VLISSINGEN (NL)
(UNION BEAVER) Belgium/Terneuzen, Netherlands)
Dispersant stockpiles
Product name Quantity Characteristics* Location Contact point / Owner
DASIC SLICKGONE NS Approx.10 tonnes Type 3 JABBEKE Directorate-General Environment
RADIAGREEN OSD Approx.1 tonne Type 2/3 JABBEKE Directorate-General Environment
* Type: 1 – Conventional dispersant; 2 – Concentrated dispersant, sprayed pre-diluted; 3 - Concentrated dispersant, sprayed undiluted.
VII. SUMMARY
Connection Previous
Dispersant use Authorisation prior to to experience Dispersant Product approval procedure & Dispersant Dispersant Training
allowed dispersant use required contingency with testing list of approved dispersants application stockpiles and
plan dispersant capability exercises
usage
Yes, as a Yes, from MUMM No/Acceptance of dispersants Shipboard: Yes, Yes, approx.
secondary (a department of the Royal Belgian No Yes No approved for use by other Bonn limited Yes
11 tonnes
response option Institute for Natural Sciences) Agreement countries Aerial: No
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BULGARIA
There is still a need for a national policy on dispersants 3.2. Use restrictions/specific circumstances to use
usage. In the National Contingency Plan common dispersants
information on dispersants is described. According to the National Contingency Plan for combating
1.2. Previous experience with dispersant usage oil spill, oil spill dispersants shall not be used in shallow
marine areas (up to 20 m isobath) or in areas of industrial
There is no experience of dispersant usage in oil spill
installations for the extraction of shellfish or crustaceans.
combating.
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Dispersant stockpiles
Product name Quantity Characteristics Location Contact point / Owner
No dispersant stockpiles are available
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CROATIA
I. USAGE OF OIL SPILL DISPERSANTS 3.2. Use restrictions / specific circumstances to use
dispersants
The use of oil spill dispersants is allowed in Croatia.
No
1.1. National contingency plan
IV. DISPERSANT APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
Dispersants usage is included in the National Contigency
AND DISPERSANT STOCKPILES
Plan (NCP).
Oil spill dispersants have been used in Croatia. V. TRAINING AND EXERCISES
2.1. Product testing and approval scheme VI. RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO OTHER
No standard dispersant testing or approval schemes are in MEMBER STATES IN CASE OF REQUEST FOR
place in Coatia. ASSISTANCE
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AGMA DR 379 DISPOLENE 36S (GAMLEN) OD 4000 (PE 998) OCEANIA 1000
AGMA OSD 379 SUPER CONCENTRATE EMULGAL C-100 (GAMLEN) OSR 2000 OIL SPILL DISPERSANT/NF
AGMA OSD 569 ENERSPERSE 1040 GAMLEN OSR 4000 OIL SPILL ELIMINATOR N/T
COMPOUND W-2096 FINASOL OSR 51 MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT SHELL DISPERSANT LTX
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Dispersant stockpiles
Product name Quantity Characteristics Location Contact point / Owner
Unknown 2,500 L Unknown SPLIT “CIAN“ D.O.O. SPLIT
Unknown 400 L Unknown ZADAR “CIKLON“ D.O.O. ZADAR
Unknown 4,100 L Unknown RIJEKA “DEZINSEKCIJA“ D.O.O. RIJEKA
Unknown 3,000 L Unknown RIJEKA IND-EKO D.O.O. RIJEKA
RIJEKATANK EKOLOGIJA I ZAŠTITA
Unknown 1,000 L Unknown RIJEKA OKOLIŠA D.O.O. RIJEKA
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CYPRUS
considered for use in Cypriot waters if accompanied by possesses vessel dispersant spraying capability in various
relevant certificates. ports of Cyprus.
COMPETENT NATIONAL AUTHORITY
2.2. List of approved dispersants
WITH OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR OIL V. TRAINING AND EXERCISES
POLLUTION RESPONSE AT SEA: A list of dispersants approved for use in the territorial
water of Cyprus exists and is attached to the National Training is continuous. At least once per year a large
THE DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES &
Contingency Plan (Appendix XII/2). scale oil spill response exercise is carried out. The use of
MARINE RESEARCH (DFMR), UNDER THE
dispersants/operation of spray guns is simulated.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, NATURAL The authority responsible for the list is the Department
RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT of Fisheries and Marine Research Ministry of Agriculture, VI. RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO OTHER
Natural Resources and Environment. MEMBER STATES IN CASE OF REQUEST FOR
ASSISTANCE
III. RESPONSE STRATEGY
I. USAGE OF OIL SPILL DISPERSANTS
Cyprus will make human resources and technical equipment
3.1. Authorisation required prior to dispersant use
The use of approved oil spill dispersants is allowed as a available to other Member States on request, if the means
secondary response option. During an oil spill incident, an official authorisation is for transportation and logistical arrangements are provided
required prior to dispersant use. The Director Department by third parties.
No change in the national policy regarding dispersant
of Fisheries and Marine Research under the Ministry
usage is currently being considered in Cyprus.
of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment is
1.1. National contingency plan the responsible authority to grant permission to use
dispersants.
The use of oil spill dispersants is described in Cyprus’
National Contingency Plan, in Appendix XII: “The use of 3.2. Use restrictions/specific circumstances to use
dispersants: conditions and limits of dispersants at sea”. dispersants
1.2. Previous experience with dispersant usage Dispersants may be used only in water depths of
more than 30 metres, outside the boundaries of coastal
Since 1980, dispersants have been used in Cypriot waters
national parks, marine reserves and specially protected
in limited quantities with small spills.
areas identified in the National Contingency Plan.
II. DISPERSANT TESTING AND APPROVAL
IV. DISPERSANT APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
2.1. Product testing and approval scheme AND DISPERSANT STOCKPILES
Dispersants which have been approved for use in other The Department of Fisheries and Marine Research
EU countries (particularly the UK and France) may be
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Dispersant stockpiles
Product name Quantity Characteristics Location Contact point / Owner
No dispersant stockpiles
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DENMARK
KOMMANDO (SOK) (DANISH ROYAL countries and in the list published in the Bonn Agreement.
V. TRAINING AND EXERCISES
NAVY) 2.2. List of approved dispersants
Denmark has no regular exercises and training programmes
No list of approved dispersants exists in Denmark. However,
established for the use of oil spill dispersants.
from the Bonn Agreement website, Denmark has a list of
approved dispersants from the Danish Environmental
I. USAGE OF OIL SPILL DISPERSANTS VI. RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO OTHER
Protection Agency (EPA).
MEMBER STATES IN CASE OF REQUEST FOR
The use of oil spill dispersants is allowed, with restrictions.
ASSISTANCE
No changes in the national policy regarding dispersants III. RESPONSE STRATEGY
usage are being considered, but at regional level Denmark cannot provide assistance to other Member
Denmark follows the discussions which are currently 3.1. Authorisation required prior to the dispersant use
States in case of an oil spill incident requiring the use of
being undertaken within the framework of the Helsinki dispersants.
During an oil spill incident, official authorisation is required
Commission (HELCOM), regarding new opportunities for
prior to the dispersant use. The Ministry of the Environment,
the usage of oil spill dispersants in the Baltic Sea.
advised by the Danish EPA, is the responsible authority to
1.1. National contingency plan grant permission to use dispersants.
The use of oil spill dispersants is described in Denmark’s 3.2. Use restrictions/specific circumstances to use
National Contingency Plan, in Part II of the Response dispersants
Manual, Section 3.
In the Danish North Sea sector, Denmark recognises a
1.2. Previous experience with dispersant usage limited scope for dispersant use, when mechanical recovery
is not possible and when particularly sensitive resources
Oil spill dispersants have not been used in Danish waters
are threatened. In the Baltic Sea sector, dispersant use is
for the past 10 years.
not supported.
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Product name Quantity Characteristics Location Contact point / Owner
No dispersant stockpiles
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ESTONIA
No changes in the national policy regarding dispersants responsible authority to grant permission to use dispersants.
usage are being considered, but at regional level 3.2. Use restrictions/specific circumstances to use
Estonia follows the discussions which are currently dispersants
being undertaken within the framework of the Helsinki
The use of dispersants is, in principle, prohibited in Estonia
Commission (HELCOM), regarding new opportunities for
and can only be allowed as a last resort, on a case-by-case
the usage of oil spill dispersants in the Baltic Sea.
basis.
1.1. National contingency plan
The use of oil spill dispersants is not described in Estonia’s IV. DISPERSANT APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
National Contingency Plan. AND DISPERSANT STOCKPILES
1.2. Previous experience with dispersant usage
Estonia does not maintain vessel or aircraft dispersant
Oil spill dispersants have not been used in Estonia’s waters application capability, nor does it hold any dispersant
for the past 20 years. stockpiles.
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Dispersant stockpiles
Product name Quantity Characteristics Location Contact point / Owner
No dispersant stockpiles
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FINLAND
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Dispersant stockpiles
Product name Quantity Characteristics Location Contact point / Owner
No dispersant stockpiles
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FRANCE
1.2. Previous experience with dispersant usage three geographical limits along the French coast, defining
COMPETENT NATIONAL AUTHORITY areas where dispersants can be used without major risk,
Oil spill dispersants have been used in French waters.
WITH OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR OIL are used as a basis for this.
POLLUTION RESPONSE AT SEA: II. DISPERSANT TESTING AND APPROVAL 3.2. Use restrictions/specific circumstances to use
THE AUTHORITY WITH OVERALL dispersants
2.1. Product testing and approval scheme
RESPONSIBILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION The appropriateness of the dispersant use depends on
RESPONSE AT SEA IS THE MARITIME Standard dispersant testing and approval procedures exist
the characteristics of the pollutant and the location of the
PREFECT, WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE in France.
spill, in relation to the three geographical limits which have
RESPONSE AT SEA DURING INCIDENTS. been calculated for set quantities of oil: 10, 100 and 1 000
According to the approval procedure, all dispersant
HE DECIDES IN EACH CASE WHETHER OR tonnes of oil to be treated.
products have to successfully pass three tests in order to
NOT TO USE DISPERSANTS.
be approved; if a product fails in one of these tests the
These limits have been defined with regard to the amount
procedure is interrupted.
of oil to be dispersed and the distance from the coast
I. USAGE OF OIL SPILL DISPERSANTS
Each approval which is granted is valid for a period of five required, in order to ensure that the water depth is
years. sufficient for the dilution of dispersed oil below harmful
The use of oil spill dispersants is allowed in France. No
levels. Beyond the defined limits, dispersants can be used.
change in the national policy regarding dispersant usage is The competent authority for dispersants approval is CEDRE
currently being considered. for scientific aspects (on behalf of Ministry of Ecology) and
IV. DISPERSANT APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
CEPPOL for antipollution application.
1.1. National contingency plan AND DISPERSANT STOCKPILES
The use of dispersants is clearly described in the French 2.2. List of approved dispersants
The French Navy has resources of dispersant spraying
National Contingency Plan. All three Plans dedicated to the A regularly updated list of dispersants approved for use at
equipment available, upon which the Maritime Prefects
Channel, the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea sea is available on the CEDRE website (http://www.cedre.
rely (shipboard dispersant application equipment). In some
refer to specialised technical documents, such as the CEDRE fr). According to this list, selected dispersants have been
cases the resource to external spraying capability may
(Centre for Documentation, Research and Experimentation approved for use in France (see table next page).
also be considered, e.g. dispersant application equipment
on Accidental Water Pollution) “Guidelines on dispersant
from OSRL (Oil Spill Response Limited). France has 21 sea-
use”. However, this is a CEPPOL (French Navy Centre of III. RESPONSE STRATEGY
going pollution recovery vessels equipped with pollution
practical expertise in pollution response) task to council the
3.1. Authorisation required prior to the dispersant use response equipment, including dispersant spraying arms.
Maritime Prefect on the use of dispersants. Contingency
The French Navy owns other shipboard dispersant spraying
plans also rely on sensitive area charts designed by the state The Maritime Prefect decides where dispersants can be sets which can equip other vessels of opportunity, such as
environment coastal services and ecological guidelines on used. S/he dispatches experts and different tools in order the French Navy’s training vessels and tug boats.
dispersant use provided by IFREMER. to define the risks and opportunities. Marine charts with
France maintains around 520 tonnes of dispersants
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Dispersant stockpiles
Product name Quantity Characteristics* Location Contact point / Owner
GAMLEN OD4000 85 m3/79 t Type 3 NAVAL BASE BREST CEPPOL
* Type: 1 – Conventional dispersant; 2 – Concentrated dispersant sprayed pre-diluted; 3 - Concentrated dispersant, sprayed undiluted.
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Dispersant stockpiles
Product name Quantity Characteristics* Location Contact point / Owner
INIPOL IP80 30 m /27 t
3
Type 3 NAVAL BASE CHERBOURG CEPPOL
DISPOLENE 36S 97 m /100 t
3
Type 3 NAVAL BASE CHERBOURG CEPPOL
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Previous experience
Yes, if it is Shipboard: Compulsory exercise
Yes, the Maritime Prefect decides only for small pollution
the most Yes, a list is available on the Yes Yes, approx. once a year for each
whether or not to use dispersants Yes incidents, only small Yes
appropriate CEDRE website Aerial: 1,200 tonnes equipped ship (most
(NEBA analysis) dispersant quantities
response option Yes often, twice a year)
used
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GERMANY
1.2. Previous experience with dispersant usage may be used offshore in “spot” spraying. There is no
restriction in waters deeper than 20 metres.
COMPETENT NATIONAL AUTHORITY Oil spill dispersants have not been used in Germany in the
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Dispersant stockpiles
Product name Quantity Characteristics Location Contact point / Owner
No dispersant stockpiles
VII. SUMMARY
Connection Previous
Dispersant use Authorisation prior to to experience Dispersant Product approval procedure & Dispersant Dispersant Training
allowed dispersant use required contingency with testing list of approved dispersants application stockpiles and
plan dispersant capability exercises
usage
Yes, as a last Yes, from the Federal Institute of No, not in the Shipboard: No
resort response No No No No No
Hydrology (BfG) last 20 years Aerial: No
option
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GREECE
II. DISPERSANT TESTING AND APPROVAL Division is the responsible authority to grant permission to
use dispersants.
COMPETENT NATIONAL AUTHORITY 2.1. Product testing and approval scheme
WITH OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR OIL 3.2. Use restrictions/specific circumstances to use
Standard dispersant testing and approval procedures exist dispersants
POLLUTION RESPONSE AT SEA:
in Greece. The Ministerial Decree No 5219 (2000) defines
MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION the requirements for oil spill dispersant control, testing Dispersant use is permitted only in high seas outside
DIVISION (MEPD) UNDER MINISTRY OF and approval procedures, and is currently under revision. enclosed and sensitive sea areas, and when mechanical
SHIPPING, MARITIME AFFAIRS AND THE Each “approval” certification which is issued is notified to recovery is impossible due to weather and sea conditions.
AEGEAN. the Ministry of Citizen Protection, MEPD, and is valid for a
IV. DISPERSANT APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
period of seven years.
AND DISPERSANT STOCKPILES
The dispersants that have been granted this certification
I. USAGE OF OIL SPILL DISPERSANTS may be used in an oil spill response operation. Dispersants Greece possesses antipollution vessels around the country
which have been approved for use in other EU Member and stockpiles of 2nd and 3rd generation dispersants. No
The use of oil spill dispersants is allowed as a secondary
States may also be considered for use in Greece, following aircraft dispersant application capability is available.
response option. The use of oil spill dispersants can be
certification by the State Chemical Laboratory.
allowed only in exceptional cases and when the recovery of V. TRAINING AND EXERCISES
oil at sea is not possible. Tests measuring the effectiveness, determining the acute
toxicity, assessing the biodegradability and determining According to Greece’s National Contingency Plan, port
No change in the national policy regarding dispersant
the dynamic viscosity, flash point and cloud point of the authorities and vessels carry out at least one antipollution
usage is currently being considered in Greece.
dispersants are performed. exercise per year, which includes among other activities,
1.1. National contingency plan the use of dispersant spraying equipment.
2.2. List of approved dispersants
The use of dispersants is clearly described in Greece’s
A list of dispersants approved for use in the territorial water VI. RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO OTHER
National Contingency plan, in paragraphs 6.30 to 6.34.
of Greece exists and is published by the State Chemical MEMBER STATES IN CASE OF REQUEST FOR
1.2. Previous experience with dispersant usage Laboratory. ASSISTANCE
Oil spill dispersants have not been used in Greece in recent
III. RESPONSE STRATEGY Greece could provide the following types of assistance
years.
to other Member States in case of an oil spill incident
3.1. Authorisation required prior to the dispersant
requiring the use of dispersants:
use
• Dispersant application equipment only: Government
During an oil spill incident, official authorisation is required
resources available;
prior to dispersant use. The Marine Environment Protection
• Dispersants: Government resources available.
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Dispersant stockpiles
Product name Quantity Characteristics Location Contact point / Owner
Type: 1 – Conventional dispersant; 2 – Concentrated dispersant
rd sprayed pre-diluted; 3 - Concentrated dispersant, sprayed undiluted.
CHEMO 0.6 t Concentrate dispersants (3 generation) HALKIDA MEPD
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 0.32 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) LAVRIO PORT MEPD
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 2.1 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) EAST COAST OF CHIOS ISLAND MEPD
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 2t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) PIGADIA KARPATHOS MEPD
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 2.7 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) NAOUSA PAROU MEPD
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 1.9 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) AGIOS KIRIKOS IKARIA MEPD
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 2t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) SYROS MEPD
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MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 1t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) PERAMA, ATTIKI MEPD
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 0.8 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) KAVALA MEPD
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 2.31 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) PATRA MEPD
OIL DISPERSER 1.05 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) MONOLITHOS THIRA MEPD
OIL DISPERSER 0.84 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) KOS ISLAND MEPD
OIL DISPERSER 2.6 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) KOKKARI SAMOS MEPD
OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 2.2 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) LINOPERAMATA HERAKLEIO MEPD
OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 1t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) THESSALONIKI PORT MEPD
OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 1.45 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) THESSALONIKI MEPD
OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 0.2 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) SOUSAKI KORINTH MEPD
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OILER 60 0.86 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) SAINT NIKOLAOS BAY MEPD
OILER 60 1.26 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) EAST COAST OF CHIOS ISLAND MEPD
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SUPERDISPERSANT 25 0.72 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) SAINT ONOUFRIOS CHANIA MEPD
SUPERDISPERSANT 25 1.4 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) SAINT ONOUFRIOS CHANIA MEPD
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SUPERDISPERSANT 25 1t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) EAST COAST OF CHIOS ISLAND MEPD
UNICLEAN OSD ENVIRO 1t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) SORONI RODOS MEPD
CONCENTRATE
UNICLEAN OSD ENVIRO 5t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) ASPROPIRGOS MEPD
CONCENTRATE
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 0.8 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) ELEFSINA MEPD
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 0.2 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) ELEFSINA MEPD
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 0.21 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) ELEFSINA MEPD
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 0.8 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) ASPROPIRGOS MEPD
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 2.52 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) SYROS MEPD
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Dispersant stockpiles
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 2t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) SYROS MEPD
CHEMO 3.6 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) THESSALONIKI PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
CHEMO 2.6 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) CHIOS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
CENTRAL WAREHOUSE OF
CHEMO 78 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) MEPD
ANTIPOLLUTION MEANS ELEFSINA
CHEMO 2.4 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) SAMOS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
ALEXANDROUPOLIS
FINASOL 3.07 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) MEPD
PORT AUTHORITY
FINASOL 6.56 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) PATRA PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 4.15 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) RODOS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 18.92 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) CHANIA PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 0.83 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) CHIOS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 2.16 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) SAINT NIKOLAS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 3.07 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) ANDROS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 3.07 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) GYTHIO PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 0.5 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) ZAKYNTHOS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 3.32 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) THIRA PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
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FINASOL 0.83 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) IERISSOS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 1.33 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) STRATONI PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 9.3 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) PORT AUTHORITY OF ISTHMIA MEPD
FINASOL 4.32 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) KALYMNOS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 1.49 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) KARPATHOS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 5.81 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) KATAKOLO PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 2.99 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) KORINTHOS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 4.48 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) KILLINI PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 6.64 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) KOS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 2.8 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) LEROS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 1.66 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) LEFKADA PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 2.99 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) MYKONOS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 1.33 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) MYRINA PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 0.33 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) MOUDROS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 2.49 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) NAFPLIO PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 0.33 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) TOLO PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
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FINASOL 5.31 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) PREVEZA PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 5.31 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) PYLOS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 1.66 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) RETHYMNO PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 0.5 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) SKIATHOS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 8.05 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) SYROS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 1.99 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) YDRA PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 1.83 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) AIGIO PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 2.49 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) ALIVERI PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 0.8 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) ANTIKYRA PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 1.66 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) IERAPETRA PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 1.33 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) ITHAKA PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 0.5 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) ITEA PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 3.49 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) KARYSTOS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 2.49 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) KIMI PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 1.53 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) MESOLOGGI PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 0.37 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) PORTO LAGOS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 6.64 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) MILOS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
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FINASOL 1.66 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) PORTO HELI PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 3.32 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) TINOS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 0.66 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) SIGRI PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 0.67 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) MITHIMNA PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 12.87 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) VOLOS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 6.4 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) IGOUMENITSA PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 2.99 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) HERAKLEIO PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 11.79 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) KAVALA PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 13.61 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) KALAMATA PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 3.15 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) KERKIRA PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 5.98 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) LAVRIO PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 2.91 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) MITYLINI PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 1.66 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) MARKOPOULO PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 5.64 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) HALKIDA PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL 1.66 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) RAFINA PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 0.8 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) VESSEL No 417 MEPD
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 0.8 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) MITYLINI PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
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MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 0.8 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) VESSEL No 416 MEPD
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 0.8 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) VESSEL No 420 MEPD
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 0.8 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) RODOS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 0.8 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) VESSEL No 414 MEPD
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 0.8 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) CHIOS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 0.8 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) KARPATHOS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 0.8 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) KOS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 0.8 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) MYRINA PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 0.8 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) NAXOS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 0.8 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) SAMOS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
ALEXANDROUPOLIS
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 0.8 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) MEPD
PORT AUTHORITY
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 0.8 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) KALOI LIMENES PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
MARICHEM OIL SPILL DISPERSANT 0.8 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) VESSEL No 420 MEPD
OIL SPILL ELIMINATOR 9t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) THESSALONIKI PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
SEA HORSE 2t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) RAFINA PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
SEA WASH 0.8 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) LAKKI LEROS MEPD
SEA WASH No 2 2t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) PATRA PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
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SEA WASH No 2 15.6 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) ELEFSINA PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
SEA HORSE 0.6 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) ASTROS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
SEA HORSE 0.4 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) LEONIDIO PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
SUPERDISPERSANT 25 4.6 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) NEAPOLIS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
SUPERDISPERSANT 25 3.2 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) MITYLINI PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
SUPERDISPERSANT 25 28.8 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) ELEFSINA PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
SUPERDISPERSANT 25 12.8 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) PATRA PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
SUPERDISPERSANT 25 4.8 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) PIRAEUS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
SUPERDISPERSANT 25 2.6 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) RODOS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
SUPERDISPERSANT 25 7.4 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) CHANIA PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
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ALEXANDROUPOLIS
SUPERDISPERSANT 25 7.4 t Conventional dispersants (2nd generation) MEPD
PORT AUTHORITY
SUPERDISPERSANT 25 11.2 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) VOLOS PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
SUPERDISPERSANT 25 0.6 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) IGOUMENITSA PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
SUPERDISPERSANT 25 13.2 t Concentrate dispersants (3rd generation) THESSALONIKI PORT AUTHORITY MEPD
FINASOL _ Type 2 _ _
CHEMO _ Type 3 _ _
* Type: 1 – Conventional dispersant; 2 – Concentrated dispersant sprayed pre-diluted; 3 - Concentrated dispersant, sprayed undiluted.
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No change in the national policy regarding dispersant bird colonies, protected areas and sensitive areas such as
usage is currently being considered in Iceland. mudflats. Dispersants will not be used in shallow waters of
the coast of Iceland.
1.1 National contingency plan
The use of oil spill dispersants is not described in Iceland’s IV. DISPERSANT APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
National Contingency Plan. AND DISPERSANT STOCKPILES
1.2 Previous experience with dispersant usage Iceland does not maintain any vessel or aircraft dispersant
Oil spill dispersants have been used in Iceland, minor application capability, nor does it hold any dispersant
2.1 Product testing and approval scheme Iceland has no regular exercises and training programmes
established for the use of oil spill dispersants.
No standard dispersant approval schemes are in place in
Iceland.
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Product name Quantity Characteristics Location Contact point / Owner
No dispersant stockpiles
VII. SUMMARY
Connection Previous
Dispersant use Authorisation prior to to experience Dispersant Product approval procedure & Dispersant Dispersant Training
allowed dispersant use required contingency with testing list of approved dispersants application stockpiles and
plan dispersant capability exercises
usage
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3.2 Use restrictions/specific circumstances to use Ireland has no regular exercises and training programmes
The use of oil spill dispersants is expected to be clearly
dispersants established for the use of oil spill dispersants.
described in Ireland’s National Contingency Plan.
Dispersant spraying must be authorised by Irish Coast VI. RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO OTHER
1.2 Previous experience with dispersant usage
Guard. The Coast Guard must consult with nominated MEMBER STATES IN CASE OF REQUEST FOR
State bodies before authorising dispersant use in the ASSISTANCE
Oil spill dispersants have not been used in Ireland.
following areas:
Ireland cannot provide assistance to other Member
• water depth less than 30 metres
States in case of an oil spill incident requiring the use of
• inside the straight base lines and the mainland
dispersants.
• within one nautical mile of charted banks.
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Dispersant stockpiles
Product name Quantity Characteristics Location Contact point / Owner
No dispersant stockpiles
VII. SUMMARY
Connection Previous
Dispersant use Authorisation prior to to experience Dispersant Product approval procedure & Dispersant Dispersant Training
allowed dispersant use required contingency with testing list of approved dispersants application stockpiles and
plan dispersant capability exercises
usage
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ITALY
procedures for recognising the suitability of dispersant and Environment, Territory and Sea is the responsible authority
absorbent products to be used at sea for the clearance of to grant permission to use dispersants.
contamination by hydrocarbon oils was issued in February
3.2 Use restrictions/specific circumstances to use
COMPETENT NATIONAL AUTHORITY 2011.
dispersants
WITH OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR OIL These procedures had been prepared by a group of experts
POLLUTION RESPONSE AT SEA: The use of dispersants may be considered as a response
belonging to the main Italian research institutions: ISPRA
option to an oil spill when other measures are not effective
THE MINISTRY FOR ENVIRONMENT AND (Institute for Environmental Protection and Research),
and sensitive ecological resources are at risk. Dispersant
TERRITORRY AND SEA. APAT (Agency for Environmental Protection and Technical
use is decided on a case-by-case basis.
Services), ISS (Istituto Superiore di Sanità), and IRSA-CNR
(Water Research Institute of the National Research Council), IV. DISPERSANT APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
and include analyses on the effectiveness, toxicity, stability, AND DISPERSANT STOCKPILES
I. USAGE OF OIL SPILL DISPERSANTS bioaccumulation and biodegradability of depolluting
products with dispersant or absorbent action. Vessel dispersant application capability (shipboard spraying
equipment and specialised response vessels) is available
The Ministry for Environment, Territory and Sea is the
to the Italian Government through arrangements with the
competent authority for dispersants approval.
private sector (Castalia Ecolmar) and is allocated to various
2.2 List of approved dispersants ports around the country. There are also four vessels of the
A regularly updated list of dispersants approved for use at Italian Coast Guard that are equipped for the antipollution
1.1 National contingency plan sea is available on the Ministry for Environment, Territory measures and four vessels of the Italian Navy.
and Sea’s website (www.minambiente.it). Stockpiles of dispersants are available in Italy (around
According to this list, selected dispersants have been 126,000 L) and are checked annually.
1.2 Previous experience with dispersant usage approved for marketing in Italy, while for using at sea
it is always necessary, to have case by case, a special
V. TRAINING AND EXERCISES
authorisation by Ministry of Environment, Territory and
General excercises on oil spill pollution are performed
Sea.
II. DISPERSANT TESTING AND APPROVAL with the Italian Coast Guard and also indipendently in the
private sector. There are specific operational measures for
2.1 Product testing and approval scheme III. RESPONSE STRATEGY
the use of dispersants but special exercises have not yet
3.1 Authorisation required prior to the dispersant use been made.
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VII. SUMMARY
Connection Previous
Dispersant use Authorisation prior to to experience Dispersant Product approval procedure & Dispersant Dispersant Training
allowed dispersant use required contingency with testing list of approved dispersants application stockpiles and
plan dispersant capability exercises
usage
Yes, as a Yes, from the Ministry for Shipboard: yes Yes, approx.
secondary Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Environment, Territory and Sea Aerial: yes 126,000 L
response option
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Dispersant stockpiles
Product name Quantity Characteristics* Location Contact point / Owner
Dasic Slickgone NS 2t Type 2/3 PORT OF LIEPAJA MRCC Riga
* Type: 1 – Conventional dispersant; 2 – Concentrated dispersant sprayed pre-diluted; 3 - Concentrated dispersant, sprayed undiluted.
VII. SUMMARY
Connection Previous
Dispersant use Authorisation prior to to experience Dispersant Product approval procedure & Dispersant Dispersant Training
allowed dispersant use required contingency with testing list of approved dispersants application stockpiles and
plan dispersant capability exercises
usage
Shipboard: Yes,
Yes, as a last Yes, from the State Environmental Yes, approx. 2
Yes No No No limited No
response option Service tonnes
Aerial: No
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LITHUANIA
II. DISPERSANT TESTING AND APPROVAL 3.2 Use restrictions/specific circumstances to use
dispersants
2.1 Product testing and approval scheme
COMPETENT NATIONAL AUTHORITY Due to the sensitive ecology of the Baltic sea, it has been
No standard dispersant approval scheme is in place in
WITH OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR OIL internationally agreed in the Helsinki Convention that the
Lithuania. The procedure which is usually followed is that
POLLUTION RESPONSE AT SEA: oil combating policy of Baltic Sea countries is based on the
the company selling the dispersant has to provide the
mechanical recovery of oil. The Helsinki Convention allows
THE LITHUANIAN NAVAL FORCE OF Regional Environmental Protection Department of the
the use of chemicals only with very strict limitations.
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENCE Ministry of Environment with the exact description of the
product, including a sanitary certificate, a safety data sheet
IV. DISPERSANT APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
of the product and other relevant information, against
AND DISPERSANT STOCKPILES
which the decision on the dispersant approval is made
on a case by case basis. Laboratory testing of dispersants Vessel dispersant application platforms are used in
I. USAGE OF OIL SPILL DISPERSANTS is not being performed in Lithuania, which uses relevant Lithuania and two sets of dispersant spraying system are
information on laboratory dispersant testing performed in available. No aircraft dispersant application capability is
The use of oil spill dispersants is allowed as a last resort
other countries. available. Limited dispersant stockpiles are available to the
response option.
2.2 List of approved dispersants Butinge offshore oil terminal.
1.1 National contingency plan
No list of approved dispersants exists in Lithuania. No specific requirements are in place for checking the
The use of oil spill dispersants is descibed in the Lithuanian
existing stockpiles, which are being checked together with
National Contingency Plan. According to the NCP the use
III. RESPONSE STRATEGY the other oil pollution response equipment.
of dispersants is allowed if permission is granted by the
Klaipeda Regional Department of Ministry of Environment. 3.1 Authorisation required prior to the dispersant use V. TRAINING AND EXERCISES
Dispersant use is allowed as a last response option when
During an oil spill incident, an official authorisation
mechanical recovery is not possible. Lithuanian Navy and Butinge offshore oil terminal hold
is required prior to the dispersant use. The Regional
annual exercises. International exercises include BALEX
1.2 Previous experience with dispersant usage Environmental Protection Department of the Ministry
DELTA, Lithuanian, Russian and Polish regional oil spill
The Lithuanian Naval Force do not have experience using of Environment is the competent authority for granting
exercises.
dispersants. permission for dispersant use.
VI. RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO OTHER
MEMBER STATES IN CASE OF REQUEST FOR
ASSISTANCE
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Dispersant stockpiles
Product name Quantity Characteristics* Location Contact point / Owner
Limited dispersant stockpiles are available to the Butinge offshore oil terminal
* Type: 1 – Conventional dispersant; 2 – Concentrated dispersant sprayed pre-diluted; 3 - Concentrated dispersant, sprayed undiluted.
VII. SUMMARY
Connection Previous
Dispersant use Authorisation prior to to experience Dispersant Product approval procedure & Dispersant Dispersant Training
allowed dispersant use required contingency with testing list of approved dispersants application stockpiles and
plan dispersant capability exercises
usage
Yes, from the Regional Shipboard: Yes,
Yes, as a last Environmental Protection Yes, approx.
Yes No No No limited Yes
response option Department of the Ministry of 200 L
Aerial: No
Environment
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MALTA
COMPETENT NATIONAL AUTHORITY 3.1 Authorisation required prior to the dispersant use
WITH OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR OIL
During an oil spill incident, an official authorisation from
POLLUTION RESPONSE AT SEA:
the Malta Environment and Planning Authority (MEPA) will
AUTHORITY FOR TRANSPORT IN MALTA be required prior to the dispersant use.
(USE OF DISPERSANT TO BE AUTHORISED
3.2 Use restrictions/specific circumstances to use
BY THE MALTA ENVIRONMENT AND
dispersants
PLANNING AUTHORITY)
The use of oil spill dispersants is generally not allowed
within: ports, a 3-mile limit offshore and in any area with
less than 60 m depth as determined by the old version of
I. USAGE OF OIL SPILL DISPERSANTS the National Marine Pollution Contingency Plan (NMPCP).
Mechanical recovery is favoured over the use of dispersants, IV. DISPERSANT APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
however their application may be allowed as a secondary AND DISPERSANT STOCKPILES
response option.
Malta may make use of vessels such as tugs, patrol craft,
1.1 National contingency plan
workboats and Civil Protection/Armed Forces craft to
The use of dispersants is addressed in Malta’s National apply dispersants. Limited aircraft dispersant application
Contingency Plan. capability is available. Limited dispersant stockpiles are
1.2 Previous experience with dispersant usage available.
Oil spill dispersants have not been used in Malta. V. TRAINING AND EXERCISES
II. DISPERSANT TESTING AND APPROVAL No regular training and exercises are established.
2.1 Product testing and approval scheme VI. RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO OTHER
No standard dispersant testing or approval scheme is in MEMBER STATES IN CASE OF REQUEST FOR
place in Malta. ASSISTANCE
2.2 List of approved dispersants No resources are available to other Member States in case
No list of approved dispersants exists in Malta. of a request for assistance.
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Dispersant stockpiles
Product name Quantity Characteristics Location Contact point / Owner
Oil Pollution Response Module
GAMLEN 62 X 0.22 tonnes OSR 4000 QORMI (OPRM)
Oil Pollution Response Module
PROCHINOR 52 X 0.22 tonnes SOL 83 QORMI (OPRM)
VII. SUMMARY
Connection Previous
Dispersant use Authorisation prior to experience Product approval procedure & Dispersant Dispersant Training
allowed to dispersant use contingency with Dispersant testing list of approved dispersants application stockpiles and
required plan dispersant capability exercises
usage
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NETHERLANDS
II. DISPERSANT TESTING AND APPROVAL If applicable then the following conditions should be met: The Netherlands could provide aerial surveillance.
• oil volume > 300 m ; layer thickness 50-200 µm and
3
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Dispersant stockpiles
Product name Quantity Characteristics Location Contact point / Owner
No dispersant stockpiles
VII. SUMMARY
Connection Previous
Dispersant use Authorisation prior to experience Product approval procedure & Dispersant Dispersant Training
allowed to dispersant use contingency with Dispersant testing list of approved dispersants application stockpiles and
required plan dispersant capability exercises
usage
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NORWAY
The Climate and Pollution Agency (Klif), under the Ministry • natural dispersion
COMPETENT NATIONAL AUTHORITY of Environment, is responsible for pollution preparedness • vulnerable natural resources/sensitive areas
WITH OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR OIL requirements. • depth and distance to shore
POLLUTION RESPONSE AT SEA: • possible stranding of oil
1.2 Previous experience with dispersant usage
• chemical dispersability of the oil spill
THE NORWEGIAN COASTAL AUTHORITY
Oil spill dispersants have been used in Norway in two • wind conditions
(NCA).
incidents, one in 2006 and one in 2010 (minor incident). • strategy for spraying of dispersants
NCA AUTHORISES DISPERSANT USE Dispersants have been used in tests (three times) of • operations in darkness
IN SITUATIONS WHERE DISPERSANTS dispersant equipment on sea. Oil was released during the • spraying capacity
WOULD BE BENEFICIAL, BUT HAVE NOT tests. • salinity of the water
BEEN LAID OUT IN A CONTINGENCY • surveillance
PLAN AS PART OF REQUIREMENTS FROM II. DISPERSANT TESTING AND APPROVAL • how to quantify the amount of oil after an operation
THE CLIMATE AND POLLUTION AGENCY has been completed.
(KLIF). 2.1 Product testing and approval scheme
III. RESPONSE STRATEGY
A dispersant testing scheme is in place in Norway.
Dispersants shall undergo algae toxicity and effectiveness 3.1 Authorisation required prior to the dispersant use
I. USAGE OF OIL SPILL DISPERSANTS
testing and only if they pass these tests they can then be
During an oil spill incident, an official authorisation is
The use of oil spill dispersants is allowed as a secondary approved for use.
required prior to the dispersant use. Norway has a
response option and when such use leads to less The Climate and Pollution Agency (Klif), under the Ministry regulation, decision matrix and guidelines concerning
environmental damage than other mitigation methods. of Environment, is the competent authority for dispersants assessment prior to the use of dispersants. Requirements
The pollution regulation Ch.19 on dispersant testing and approval. in the regulation must be fulfilled and assessment must be
use was revised in 2009. The Norwegian Coastal Authority 2.2 List of approved dispersants done to ensure that:
(NCA) is the competent authority when incidents occur. No
In Norway no list of approved dispersants exists. • the use of dispersants is the risk reducing measure
change in the national policy regarding dispersant usage.
Dispersants must fulfil the requirements of the regulation that gives the best reduction of environmental impacts
1.1 National contingency plan before being used. compared to mechanical recovery
• the operative terms for disperants are fulfilled.
All companies in charge of oil operations (oil terminals, The Climate and Pollution Agency (Klif) is in charge of the
refineries, offshore oil fields) are obliged to consider and regulation concerning dispersants. In addition Klif and 3.2 Use restrictions/specific circumstances to use
document dispersants as an oil spill response method in NCA have developed a decision matrix with guidelines in dispersants
their contingency plans; the use of dispersants must be order to clarify framework for the assessments that must Oil spill dispersants are used in Norway when it can
documented as a combat strategy in oil spill contingency be done before dispersants are used. The assessment be demonstrated that they provide more positive
plans before an incident occurs. involves knowledge about:
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Dispersant stockpiles
Product name Quantity Characteristics* Location Contact point / Owner
ONBOARD SHIPS IN OFFSHORE
DASIC SLICKGONE NS 418 tonnes / 485 m3 Type 3 NOFO
SECTOR NORWAY
ON SHORE AT “POLARBASE” IN
DASIC SLICKGONE NS 46 tonnes / 53 m3 Type 3 NOFO
HAMMERFEST
ON SHORE AT “VESTBASE” IN
DASIC SLICKGONE NS 23 tonnes / 27 m3 Type 3 NOFO
KRISTIANSUND
ON SHORE AT “MONGSTAD BASE”
DASIC SLICKGONE NS 33 tonnes / 38 m3 Type 3 NOFO
NORTH OF BERGEN
ON SHORE AT “GMC BASE” IN
DASIC SLICKGONE NS 80 tonnes / 93 m3 Type 3 NOFO
STAVANGER
CLOSE TO BERGEN
DASIC SLICKGONE NS 8 tonnes Type 3 Hydro Stureterminalen
(STURETERMINALEN)
REFINERY AT SLAGENTANGEN
COREXIT 9500 10 tonnes Type 3 Exxon Mobile
(OSLOFJORD)
VII. SUMMARY
Connection Previous
Dispersant use Authorisation prior to experience Product approval procedure & Dispersant Dispersant Training
allowed to dispersant use contingency with Dispersant testing list of approved dispersants application stockpiles and
required plan dispersant capability exercises
usage
Shipboard: Yes
Yes, as a Yes, product approval procedures Aerial: more or Yes, approx.
secondary Yes1 Yes Yes Yes exist. No list of approved Yes
less phased out 720 m3
response option dispersants exists. from helicopters.
1
NCA authorises dispersant use in situations where dispersants would be beneficial, but these have not been laid out in a contingency plan as part of requirements from Klif.
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The use of dispersants is clearly described in Poland’s No list of approved dispersants exists in Poland.
COMPETENT NATIONAL AUTHORITY
National Contingency Plan, in Attachment F – “Combating
WITH OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR OIL
operations to pollution and threats at sea”, which describes III. RESPONSE STRATEGY
POLLUTION RESPONSE AT SEA:
the use of dispersants in general as a secondary option,
THE DIRECTOR OF ONE OF THE 3.1 Authorisation required prior to the dispersant use
especially when the oil comes ashore. Following paragraph
THREE REGIONAL MARITIME OFFICES, F.43 of the Attachment, the use of chemical agents and During an oil spill incident, an official authorisation is
SUBORDINATED TO THE MINISTER OF other non-mechanical means in oil combating is restricted required prior to the dispersant use. Maritime authorities,
MARITIME ECONOMY. under the relevant HELCOM Recommendation 22/2 the Director of the Maritime Office.
regarding Restricted Use of Chemical Agents and Other
3.2 Use restrictions/specific circumstances to use
Non-Mechanical Means in Oil Combating Operations in the
dispersants
I. USAGE OF OIL SPILL DISPERSANTS Baltic Sea Area.
No information provided.
1.2 Previous experience with dispersant usage
The use of oil spill dispersants is allowed as a secondary
response option. Oil spill dispersants have been used in Poland. The last use IV. DISPERSANT APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
of oil spill dispersants in ports was in January 2005, during AND DISPERSANT STOCKPILES
There is no specified contact point regarding the use of
the oil spill incident in Swinoujscie Harbour, where 90 kg of
dispersants in Poland. According to Polish law, the Director Limited vessel dispersant spraying capability is available
dispersants was used.
of one of the three regional Maritime Offices, subordinated in Poland. No aircraft dispersant application capability
to the Minister of Maritime Economy, is the competent II. DISPERSANT TESTING AND APPROVAL is available. A very limited amount of dispersant stock is
authority for that purpose, and the official enquiry contact available in Poland.
point – the Department of Maritime and Inland Waters 2.1 Product testing and approval scheme
Administration in the Ministry of Infrastructure – could also V. TRAINING AND EXERCISES
No standard dispersant laboratory testing or approval
be considered.
scheme is in place in Poland. No training on exercises.
A change in the national policy regarding dispersant
In an emergency case, Poland would consider the use of
usage is currently being considered, following the
any dispersant (concentrates type 2 or 3) from the Bonn
VI. RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO OTHER
current discussions within the framework of the Helsinki
Agreement list, that is accepted for use in at least two
MEMBER STATES IN CASE OF REQUEST FOR
Commission regarding new opportunities for the usage
Bonn Agreement Contracting Parties and which has been
ASSISTANCE
of dispersants in the Baltic Sea, and in accordance with
subjected to at least two testing procedures for toxicity.
internal legal and organisational arrangements. No resources are available to other Member States in case
of request for assistance.
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Product name Quantity Characteristics* Location Contact point / Owner
Maritime Search & Rescue Service,
SINTAN (ISKRA – Poland) 0.2 tonnes Type 2/3 SWINOUJSCIE Gdynia, Poland
* Type: 1 – Conventional dispersant; 2 – Concentrated dispersant sprayed pre-diluted; 3 - Concentrated dispersant, sprayed undiluted.
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allowed to dispersant use contingency with Dispersant testing list of approved dispersants application stockpiles and
required plan dispersant capability exercises
usage
Yes, from the regional No/Acceptance of dispersants
Yes, as a maritime authorities - the approved for use by at least two Shipboard: Yes Yes, approx.
secondary Yes Limited No No
Director of (one of three) countries from the Bonn Agreement Aerial: No 0.2 tonnes
response option maritime office. countries.
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2.1 Product testing and approval scheme Regular exercises and training programmes established
COMPETENT NATIONAL AUTHORITY for vessels, aircrafts and personnel involved the use of
No standard dispersant testing or approval schemes are in
WITH OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR OIL oil spill dispersants are not in place in Portugal, but since
place in Portugal.
POLLUTION RESPONSE AT SEA: 2009 EMSA has advised technically Portugal on their use.
2.2 List of approved dispersants It should be a component of Portugal’s future exercises.
THE MARITIME AUTHORITY DIRECTORATE
GENERAL (DGAM). A list of approved dispersants was published in 2014.
VI. RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO OTHER
III. RESPONSE STRATEGY MEMBER STATES IN CASE OF REQUEST FOR
ASSISTANCE
3.1 Authorisation required prior to the dispersant use
Portugal could provide dispersant application equipment
I. USAGE OF OIL SPILL DISPERSANTS During an oil spill incident, an official authorisation is
(one ocean-going ship) to other Member States in case of
required prior to the dispersant use. The Ministries of
The use of oil spill dispersants is allowed as a secondary an oil spill incident requiring the use of dispersants.
Health and Environment are the responsible authorities to
response option.
grant permission to use dispersants.
The use of dispersants is in principle prohibited in Portugal,
3.2 Use restrictions/specific circumstances to use
and if dispersants are deemed necessary, their use would
dispersants
be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The use of dispersants to combat an oil spill is only
Portugal is trying to improve the decision mechanism to
considered on a case-by-case basis, when the oil spill is
use dispersants.
offshore, in deep water and away from any sensitive fishery
1.1 National contingency plan area.
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Product name Quantity Characteristics Location Contact point / Owner
Portugal maintains a limited amount of dispersant stockpiles, which are included in the five stockpiles of pollution response equipment that the Navy maintains in various parts of the country. The
resident oil companies also maintain small stocks of dispersants.
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allowed to dispersant use contingency with Dispersant testing list of approved dispersants application stockpiles and
required plan dispersant capability exercises
usage
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Product name Quantity Characteristics Location Contact point / Owner
No dispersant stockpiles
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allowed to dispersant use contingency with Dispersant testing list of approved dispersants application stockpiles and
required plan dispersant capability exercises
usage
Not exactly
described Shipboard: Yes Yes, during
Yes Not yet No Under development Under development No
in Romanian Aerial: No 2012
legislation
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SLOVENIA
I. USAGE OF OIL SPILL DISPERSANTS Since dispersant use is prohibited, Slovenia does not
possess dispersant stockpiles, or any type of dispersant
The primary response method to oil spills at sea is mechanical
application equipment.
containment and recovery. Due to the shallowness of the
Slovenian sea, with depths of less than 25 metres, the use IV. SUMMARY
of dispersants is prohibited and oil spill dispersants have
never been used in Slovenian waters. See table below.
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required plan dispersant capability exercises
usage
Shipboard: No
No No No No No No No No
Aerial: No
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VI. RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO OTHER
Contingency Plan, since the NCP describes the organisation
The local use of dispersants is controlled, authorised and MEMBER STATES IN CASE OF REQUEST FOR
of the oil pollution response, but not the operational
supervised by the local maritime authorities (Harbour ASSISTANCE
aspects, which have to be individually developed in each
Masters).
specific case (Spain is currently working on the new national Spain cannot provide aerial assistance to other Member
contingency plan). 3.2 Use restrictions/specific circumstances to use
States in case of an oil spill incident requiring the use of
dispersants
1.2 Previous experience with dispersant usage dispersants.
Dispersant use is considered mainly when an oil spill is very
Oil spill dispersants have been used in Spain.
recent and covering a limited geographical area, away from
sensitive areas.
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- VIGO DGMM
Marta Mata 12 m 3
- PALMA DE MALLORCA DGMM
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Product name Quantity Characteristics Location Contact point / Owner
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2.1 Product testing and approval scheme Sweden has no regular exercises and training programmes
established for the use of oil spill dispersants.
COMPETENT NATIONAL AUTHORITY No standard dispersant approval schemes are in place.
WITH OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR OIL Sweden has no intention of using dispersants and the
VI. RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO OTHER
POLLUTION RESPONSE AT SEA: knowledge of which “non toxic dispersants” to use in case
MEMBER STATES IN CASE OF REQUEST FOR
of an emergency is being discussed in Sweden and in the
THE SWEDISH COAST GUARD. ASSISTANCE
HELCOM Response group.
2.2 List of approved dispersants Sweden could not provide assistance to other Member
States in case of an oil spill incident requiring the use of
No list of approved dispersants exists in Sweden.
dispersants.
The use of oil spill dispersants is allowed as a last resort 3.1 Authorisation required prior to the dispersant use
response option.
During an oil spill incident, an official authorisation is
Sweden is currently considering a possible change to the required prior to the dispersant use. The Swedish Coast
national policy regarding dispersant use and is also closely Guard is the responsible authority to grant permission to
following the discussion at regional level regarding new use dispersants.
opportunities for the usage of dispersants in the Baltic Sea
3.2 Use restrictions/specific circumstances to use
within the framework of the Helsinki Commission.
dispersants
1.1 National contingency plan There are no specific circumstances to use dispersants in
Dispersant use is not described in Sweden’s National Sweden.
Contingency Plan.
IV. DISPERSANT APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
1.2 Previous experience with dispersant usage AND DISPERSANT STOCKPILES
Oil spill dispersants have not been used in Swedish
waters for the past twenty years (Sweden started to use Sweden does not maintain any vessel or aircraft dispersant
dispersants in 1973 and used them for about ten years). application capability, nor holds any dispersant stockpiles.
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Product name Quantity Characteristics Location Contact point / Owner
No dispersant stockpiles
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allowed to dispersant use contingency with Dispersant testing list of approved dispersants application stockpiles and
required plan dispersant capability exercises
usage
Yes, as a last Yes, from the Swedish No, in the past Shipboard: No
No No No No No
response option Coast Guard twenty years Aerial: No
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UNITED
KINGDOM
THE MARITIME AND COASTGUARD UK. The Marine Management Organisation is the authority Management Organisation, for England and Wales, the
AGENCY ARE THE LEAD ORGANISATION for approving dispersants for the UK. Marine Scotland for Scotland and the Environment and
FOR MARINE POLLUTION FROM Approval of the use of dispersants is given by the Marine Heritage Service (EHS), within the Department of the
SHIPPING, THE DEPARTMENT FOR Management Organisation in England and Wales, Marine Environment, for Northern Ireland.
ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE ARE Scotland in Scotland and the Environment and Heritage
3.2 Use restrictions/specific circumstances to use
THE LEAD FOR POLLUTION FROM OIL service (EHS), within the Department of the Environment
dispersants
AND GAS EXPLORATION AND THE for Northern Ireland.
Oil spill dispersants are used where deemed effective
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY ARE THE LEAD All dispersant stocks, other than products kept in the
and when the environmental advantages outweigh the
FOR MARINE POLLUTION FROM A LAND manufacturer´s original, unopened and undamaged
disadvantages of cost and ecological damage.
BASED SOURCE. package, must be tested for efficacy within five years from
the date of manufacture and on a five-yearly cycle thereafter. The use of dispersants in sea depths of less than 20 metres
All stocks held in the original, sealed manufacturer´s or within one nautical mile of such depths is prohibited,
I. USAGE OF OIL SPILL DISPERSANTS packaging must be tested for efficacy within ten years of unless the dispersant use is approved by the UK authorities.
the date of manufacture and thereafter at no longer than Approval is not formally required where approved products
The UK’s primary response to an oil spill is the aerial
five-yearly intervals. are used in deeper waters, more than one mile away from
application of dispersants, although some mechanical
recovery equipment is held as a secondary response option. 2.2 List of approved dispersants the 20 metres contour line but consultation prior to use is
encouraged.
The UK is currently developing testing protocols to allow The MMO, as operators of the approved scheme,
the offshore use of dispersants on heavy fuel oils. maintains a list of currently approved products. A copy IV. DISPERSANT APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
of this list is available on the MMO website: (http:// AND DISPERSANT STOCKPILES
1.1 National contingency plan
www.marinemanagement.org.uk/protecting/pollution/
The use of dispersants is clearly described in the UK’s documents/approval_approved_products.pdf). Yes
National Contingency Plan (NCP), in Chapter 6 and
This list is updated every year, or whenever a new product
Appendix J. V. TRAINING AND EXERCISES
is approved.
1.2 Previous experience with dispersant usage
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) runs
Oil spill dispersants have been used in United Kingdom. accredited oil spill training courses which include advice on
the use of dispersants.
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Dispersant stockpiles
Product name Quantity Characteristics* Location Contact point / Owner
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
SUPERCONCENTRATE DR 379 239 tonnes Type 2/3 – (MCA)
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
COREXIT 9500 11 tonnes Type 3 – (MCA)
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
FINASOL OSR51 70 tonnes Type 2/3 – (MCA)
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Dispersant stockpiles
Product name Quantity Characteristics* Location Contact point / Owner
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
ENERSPERSE 1583 24 tonnes Type 2/3 – (MCA)
DASIC SLICKGONE NS 211 tonnes Type 3 – BP FPS
BP ENERSPERSE 1583 2 x 14 tonnes Type 2/3 BP TUG, CRAMOND & DALMENY BP FPS
BP ENERSPERSE 1583 12 x 0.2 tonnes Type 2/3 HOUND POINT BERTH 1 BP FPS
BP ENERSPERSE 1583 12 x 0.2 tonnes Type 2/3 HOUND POINT BERTH 2 BP FPS
CLEENOL SLICKMASTER 300 48 x 0.25 tonnes Type 2/3 OSRB, Pitreavie BP FPS
FINASOL OSR51 10 x 0.25 tonnes Type 2/3 BRAEFOOT BAY SHELL / EXXON
FINASOL 0.3 tonnes Type 2/3 PORT OF IMMINGHAM APT (Immingham) Ltd
– 5 tonnes Type 2/3 PORT OF HUMBER Crude Oil Terminal (Humber) Ltd
BP ENERSPERSE 1583 0.025 tonnes Type 2/3 SHEERNES/ CHATHAM Medway Ports
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Product name Quantity Characteristics* Location Contact point / Owner
– 0.675 tonnes – FAWLEI OIL REFINERY Esso Petroleum Company Ltd
NALFLEET MAXICLEAN 2 0.225 tonnes Type 1 FISH GUARD HARBOUR, GOODWICK Stena Line Ports Limited
* Type: 1 – Conventional dispersant; 2 – Concentrated dispersant sprayed pre-diluted; 3 - Concentrated dispersant, sprayed undiluted.
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allowed to dispersant use contingency with Dispersant testing list of approved dispersants application stockpiles and
required plan dispersant capability exercises
usage
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LIST OF OIL SPILL DISPERSANTS APPROVED FOR USE IN THE EU/EFTA/EEA COUNTRIES (1)
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Please note that this list in not exhaustive. It includes only information on approved dispersants made available by the respective administrations.
* Type: 1 – Conventional dispersant; 2 – Concentrated dispersant sprayed pre-diluted; 3 - Concentrated dispersant, sprayed undiluted.
# Unknown.
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