Monday, 7 July 2008
Oil spill training exercise for Port of Yamba
NSW Maritime will conduct an oil spill exercise at the Port of Yamba, Goodwood Island
Wharf, tomorrow (Tuesday 8 July), NSW Maritime Acting Chief Executive Steve Dunn
said.
Mr Dunn said the exercise would involve deployment of local spill response equipment to
ensure its operational condition and to test the preparedness and familiarisation of local
personnel.
“About 12 people from a range of local emergency response agencies are expected take
part in the hands-on training exercise,” Mr Dunn said.
“The exercise will be conducted by NSW Maritime's Manager Marine Environment and
Protection in conjunction with the Yamba Harbour Master will oversee the exercise.
“Outcomes of the exercise will be used to update the local contingency plan arrangements
and identify any equipment related issues or requirements.
“NSW Maritime has Combat agency responsibility form Port Stephens north to the
Queensland Boarder, which includes the Port of Yamba,” Mr Dunn said.
Exercises form part of NSW’s responsibilities under the National Plan to Combat Pollution
of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances (National Plan) to have in
place a response capability to respond to marine oil and chemical spills.
NSW Maritime manages the National Plan arrangements in NSW. NSW Maritime and the
three Port Corporations are the combat agencies.
The Port of Yamba is located on the Clarence River in the Northern Rivers region of NSW.
Regular general cargo services operate to Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island, and New
Zealand.
Note: Digital photos of the exercise will be available after the event.
Media contact: Penny Robins 0407 220 111
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