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Dispersants workshop building a decision tree

This document provides an overview of the application policies for dispersants in the European Union, presented by Sjon Huisman during the workshop in The Hague on October 2, 2007. It outlines key agreements such as HELCOM and the Bonn Agreement, indicating that while the application of dispersants is not prohibited, it is limited by strict conditions. The text highlights the roles of Member States and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) in pollution response actions, including testing of dispersants and cooperation among countries for effective response strategies.

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Dispersants workshop building a decision tree

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  1. Dispersants workshopbuilding a decision tree Actual overview on the application of dispersants in EU Sjon Huisman The Hague: 2 October 2007

  2. General Policy • HELCOM: • Application of dispersants not prohibited, but limited. • Response by means of mechanical recovery, • No testing procedures in place.

  3. General Policy • Bonn Agreement • Application of dispersants not prohibited • UK: dispersants first response option • Other CP: second option or last resort • Strict conditions for application e.g.- water depth,- oil volume relation,

  4. Cont’d • UK and France: dispersant testing. • BA-CP’s adopt findings of this testing. • Cooperation between CP’s on application and mechanical recovery.

  5. General Policy • Barcelona (Mediterranean) Convention. • Lisbon (Atlantic) Convention. • Dispersants not prohibited. • Conditions in relation to sensitivity. • No testing.

  6. Role of EMSA • to provide Member States and the Commission with technical and scientific assistance in the field of accidental or deliberate pollution by ships; • to support upon request with additional means, the pollution response actions of Member States in case of pollution incidents. Should such request be presented by a Member State, EMSA has to be in a position to deliver concrete operational assistance.

  7. Role of EMSA • Would EMSA initiate dispersant testing, considering MS wishes? • Will EMSA, through a directive, instruct MS on the application of dispersants.

  8. Developments • Not regional • On individual CP basis:- studies on new products,- testing procedures

  9. The Netherlands • Until 2005: application was prohibited • New Contingency Plan:- a (second) response option;- define conditions - sensitive area’s.

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