Oil Spill Preparedness and Response (OG-063) Training Course

Oil Spill Preparedness and Response

Oil spills can cause severe environmental damage, financial liabilities and reputational harm. Operators, terminals and authorities must be prepared to respond quickly…

5 daysClassroom or online

15Upcoming dates

7Cities

£2,750Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Oil spills can cause severe environmental damage, financial liabilities and reputational harm. Operators, terminals and authorities must be prepared to respond quickly and effectively.

This LLMI course covers oil spill risk assessment, contingency planning, tiered response, response strategies including containment, recovery, dispersants and shoreline clean-up, incident management systems, wildlife and environmental considerations, waste management and claims. Participants take part in a spill response exercise.

The course aligns with international good practice for preparedness and response.

Course Objectives

Assess oil spill risks and scenarios

Develop oil spill contingency plans

Understand tiered response and resources

Select appropriate response strategies

Apply incident management systems

Manage waste, claims and recovery

Target Audience

HSE and environmental professionals

Terminal and port operators

Emergency response coordinators

Marine and offshore staff

Government and regulatory officials

Oil company managers

Course Methodology

Technical presentations

Case studies of major spills

Contingency planning workshop

Response exercise

Group discussions

Course outline

1Day 1: Oil Spill Risk

Oil properties and behaviour
Spill sources
Fate and weathering
Environmental sensitivity
Risk assessment
Exercise: Spill scenario analysis

2Day 2: Preparedness

Contingency planning
Tiered response
Response resources
Training and exercises
Mutual aid
Workshop: Contingency plan outline

3Day 3: Response Strategies

Containment and recovery
Dispersants
In-situ burning
Shoreline clean-up
Response decision-making
Case study: Major spill response

4Day 4: Incident Management

Incident command systems
Roles and coordination
Communication
Wildlife response
Waste management
Simulation: Spill response exercise

5Day 5: Recovery and Lessons

Claims and compensation
Environmental monitoring
Stakeholder engagement
Lessons learned
Improving preparedness
Capstone: Preparedness improvement plan

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Oil Spill Preparedness and Response course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Oil Spill Preparedness and Response course?

The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Barcelona. There are 15 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Barcelona, Istanbul, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Geneva, Munich.

Can I take Oil Spill Preparedness and Response online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,750 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Oil Spill Preparedness and Response

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