The Falmouth Bay & Estuaries Oil Spill Contingency Plan

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1 Fal Bay Oil Contingency Plan V1.0 Section Number Access Code Document Number Short title Fal Bay Oil Contingency Plan The Falmouth Bay & Estuaries Version Number Date Document Owner (author) Description of changes made /7/15 D PAUL NUMBERED AND ADDED TO DOCUMENT LIBRARY This document is due for review on 31/01/2016 by the current document owner Page 1 19/03/2015 AUTHOR: Duncan Paul

2 Fal Bay Oil Contingency Plan V1.0 The Falmouth Bay & Estuaries July 2012 Amended Page 2 19/03/2015 AUTHOR: Duncan Paul

3 Fal Bay Oil Contingency Plan V1.0 Preface Contents... i - ii Distribution List... iii Revision Page... 1 Letter of Approval from MCA... 2 Glossary... 3 Part 1: Strategy Contents... 4 Section 1: Introduction and Policy... 6 Section 2: Training and Exercise Policy Section 3: Incident Response Organisation Section 4: Response Strategies Part 2: Actions & Operations Contents Section 5: Action Sheets Section 6: Communications Section 7: Sensitive Areas Response Information Section 8: Report Forms and Checklists Section 9: Waste Disposal Operations Section 10: Press and Public Information Section 11: Pre-planned Response for At Sea Recovery Page 3 19/03/2015 AUTHOR: Duncan Paul

4 Fal Bay Oil Contingency Plan V.1.0 Part 3: Data Directory Contents Section 12: Contact Directory Section 13: Resources Directory Part 4: Appendices Contents Appendix I: Waste Disposal Options Appendix II: Supervisors Health and Safety Spill Response Checklist and Guidelines Appendix III: STOp Notices Appendix IV: MMO Requirements for Dispersal Use Appendix V: Booming Plans Appendix VI: Contract Arrangements Page 3 19/03/2015 AUTHOR: Duncan Paul

5 Fal Bay Oil Contingency Plan V1.0 DISTRIBUTION LIST Recipient The Ports of Truro and Penryn - Harbour Master Falmouth Harbour Commissioners - Harbour Master Falmouth Docks and Engineering Company Copy Number 1 server access 2 server access 3 server access MCA, Falmouth MRCC 4 MCA, MEIR Southampton 5 No longer required (MCA DOVER) 6 Falmouth Petroleum Ltd, Manager 7 server access WFS, London Management 8 WFS / Tramp Oil, Falmouth, Manager 9 server access Bunker tanker Liz Rix 10 Bunker tanker 11 Barge Falmouth Industry 12 Natural England 13 Cornwall Council Emergency Management 14 Environment Agency Bodmin & Exeter MMO,HQ, Newcastle Upon Tyne 17 Cornwall Council - Environmental Health 18 Bunker Barge Syros 19 Bunker Barge Sara 20 Bunker Barge Paxoi 21 Bunker Barge Naxos 22 FHC maintain a copy of this plan on a secure server for which a limited access is given to authorised persons Others will have be forwarded a pdf version of the document when changes are made.

6 Fal Bay Oil Contingency Plan V1.0 Revision Page Section No. Remove Pages Insert Pages Date amended Received & inserted into plan by: Copy No. Entire N/A N/A 22/08/2001 N/A N/A Plan 1st Issue Index 1-2, , /10/ st Revision Part 1 3-4, 11-14, 17-20, 23-24, , 11-14, 17-20, 23-24, /10/ st Revision Part /10/ st Revision Part , , /10/ st Revision Entire Plan Entire Plan Entire Plan Entire Plan Approval certificate N/A N/A July 2003 EP Secretariat. Footer changed N/A N/A October 2004 N/A N/A July 2006 N/A N/A March /11/2012 Plan on server updated Contacts /11/ 2012 Plan on server updated Cover Page N/A cover 29/11/2012 Plan on server updated /11/2012 Plan on server updated Sect 12, contacts 1.6b b /3/2013 Plan on server updated 12/3/2013 Plan on server updated 12/3/2013 Plan on server updated

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9 Fal Bay Oil Contingency Plan V1.0 GLOSSARY CC CPSO DEFRA EA EMO FHC GO HFO HM R&C IFCA IMO MCA MMO MRC MRCC NCP NE OPRC OSCP POB SAC SCU SOSREP SRC SSSI Cornwall Council Counter Pollution and Salvage Officer Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Environment Agency Emergency Management Officer Falmouth Harbour Commissioners Gas Oil Heavy Fuel Oil Her Majesty s Revenue and Customs Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority International Maritime Organisation Maritime and Coastguard Agency Marine Management Organisation Marine Response Centre Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre National Contingency Plan Natural England Oil Pollution Preparedness Response and Co-operation Convention Persons On Board Special Area of Conservation Salvage Control Unit Secretary of State Representative Shoreline Response Centre Site of Special Scientific Interest Part 1: Strategy Contents

10 Fal Bay Oil Contingency Plan V1.0 Section 1: Introduction and Policy 1.1 Purpose of the Plan Use of the Plan Area of operation Identification of the Roles and Responsibilities of Parties Associated with this Plan Scope of the Plan a The Ports Of Truro and Penryn b Falmouth Harbour Commissioners c Falmouth Docks and Engineering Company Environmental Sensitivities and Priorities for Protection Categories of Incident Waste Disposal Operations Document Control and Plan Revision...33 Section 2: Training and Exercise Policy 2.1 Training Policy Exercise Programme...35 Section 3: Incident Response Organisation 3.1 Introduction Responsibilities and Incident Control Arrangements Dispersant Use Interface with other Contingency / Emergency Plans Internal Alerting and Call-out Procedures Liaison Procedures with other Agencies...40 Section 4: Response Strategies 4.1 Strategy Statement Booming Plans Supervisors Health and Safety Spill Response Checklist and Guidelines...41

11 Fal Bay Oil Contingency Plan V Disposal Plan...42

12 Fal Bay Oil Contingency Plan V1.0 Section 1: Introduction and Policy 1.1 Purpose of the Plan The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries covers the port jurisdictions for The Ports of Truro and Penryn, the Port of Falmouth and the Falmouth Docks and Engineering Company and includes data relating to adjacent environmentally sensitive areas. This plan should be read in conjunction with the Cornwall Council Coastal Counter Pollution Plan and Beach Clean-up guidelines. This Plan is designed to guide the Falmouth Harbour Commissioners, Falmouth Docks & Engineering Company and Cornwall Council s response personnel at the respective areas of jurisdiction through the processes required to manage an oil spill originating from operations within or approaching their harbours, or area of interest. These three Authorities meet regularly as members of the Standing Committee on Oil Pollution Response Procedures. The requirement to have an for Harbours, Ports and Oil Handling Terminals around UK waters has been formalised by the Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation Convention) Regulations 1998, which implements the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation, 1990 (OPRC, 1990). The convention, adopted by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is aimed to mitigate the consequences of major oil pollution incidents involving, in particular, ships, offshore units, sea ports and oil handling facilities. This plan has been prepared in accordance with the Guidelines for Ports, Harbours & Oil Handling Facilities issued by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency who are responsible for applying the regulations to all Harbours, Ports and Oil Handling Facilities in the UK Consultation This document has been compiled in consultation with the following statutory bodies and Authorities: Natural England (NE) Environment Agency (EA) Cornwall Council Marine Management Organisation (MMO) Port Authorities Various Harbour Users

13 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 1: Strategy Page 8 Section 1: Introduction 1.2 Use of the Plan The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Plan is specifically for operations within The Ports of Truro, Penryn, Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and for vessels passing through the Cornwall Council, Falmouth Harbour Commissioners and Falmouth Docks & Engineering Company areas of jurisdiction. The plan is designed to initiate an appropriate oil spill response in the event of an incident. It details a tiered response strategy that is in accordance with UK legislative requirements and takes into account the spill risk associated with the operation; the nature of the hydrocarbons that could be spilt; the prevailing meteorological and hydrographic conditions and the environmental sensitivity of the surrounding areas. 1.3 Area of Operations Area Location Map

14 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 1: Strategy Page 9 Section 1: Introduction Map Illustrating the Harbour Areas of Jurisdiction

15 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 1: Strategy Page 10 Section 1: Introduction Port of Truro Area of Jurisdiction

16 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 1: Strategy Page 11 Section 1: Introduction Port of Penryn Area of Jurisdiction Falmouth Docks Area of Jurisdiction

17 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 1: Strategy Page 12 Section 1: Introduction 1.4 Identification of the Roles and Responsibilities of Parties Associated with this Plan Within the UK there is an adopted structure and procedure for response to Marine Oil Spills, which clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of Industry, UK Government (including environmental agencies) and Maritime Authorities. Each statutory body has a designated area of jurisdiction within zones extending from the High Water Mark to 200nm or the UK Territorial Limit (12nm). The competent national authority designated to oversee all matters pertaining to the OPRC convention under the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 and the Merchant Shipping and Maritime Security Act 1997 is the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Statutory Jurisdiction JURISDICTION HWM LWM 1NM 3NM 6NM 12NM 200NM AUTHORITY Port Authority (All operations within Port limits) Cornwall Council 1 MCA MCA (HMCG) NE 2 (an advisory) MMO 3 EA 4 HMC & E (Oil Spill Response out of Harbour limits) (Oil Spill Response Monitor, advise) (Search & Rescue) (Conservation of the Marine Environment) (Marine Management Organisation) (Water Quality) (Import Duty) Key: - 1 Cornwall Council under a non statutory agreement Cornwall Council undertakes to prepare and /or implement an oil spill contingency plan for response to a spill from High Water Spring to Low Water Spring 2 NE NE require to be notified up to 12nm. 3 MMO: Approves dispersants and their use in shallow water, or below the surface of the sea, and advises on their use in deeper waters e.g. at least 1 nm beyond the 20 metres contour. 4 EA: Water Quality Issues from land based sources up to 3nm Roles and Responsibilities of Concerned Authorities

18 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 1: Strategy Page 13 Section 1: Introduction The Ports of Truro and Penryn are operated by Cornwall Council and managed by their appointed Harbour Master. The Port of Falmouth is operated by the appointed Falmouth Harbour Commissioners and managed by their appointed Harbour Master, and the Falmouth Docks operated by Falmouth Docks & Engineering Company with statutory responsibilities exercised by the appointed Dock Master. An Oil Terminal and Jetty are operated by Falmouth Petroleum Ltd and managed by a Terminal Manager.

19 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 1: Strategy Page 14 Section 1: Introduction In the event of an oil spill incident, each authority will be responsible for the overall co-ordination of the spill response within their area of jurisdiction. Cornwall Council will be responsible for the overall co-ordination of any shore side cleanup response Vessels in Transit The statutory duty for reporting and dealing with pollution from any vessel en route to The Ports of Truro, Penryn, Falmouth and the Falmouth Docks, prior to entering the harbour areas, lies with the Master and vessel owners. After commencing transit through the designated areas of jurisdiction covered by this plan, reporting and response to any pollution incident will be co-ordinated by implementing this. The roles and responsibilities of all authorities requiring notification in the event of a spill and the appropriate paths of communication to be followed in the event of a spill are shown in Section 3.6 of this plan. 1.5 Scope of the Plan This Plan has been compiled to cover oil spills caused within the areas of jurisdiction. Separate Risk Assessments and Response Strategies are indicated for each Harbour / Dock Authority within Section 1.6. The scope of the Plan covers response to all the Essential Elements contained within the MCA Oil Spill Contingency Guidelines for Ports, Harbours & Oil Handling Facilities. The Plan indicates the Tier 1 response available at the Port and Dock relevant to the perceived risk through normal operations, as well as a mechanism for calling upon Tier 2 or 3 response in the event of an abnormal incident or major accident. A definition of the tiered levels used in these Ports and Docks are shown below and the process of response escalation is described in Section 1.8 with notifications in Part 2 Section 6.1. Response Tier Contained Operational Spills Tier 1: Tier 2: Tier 3: Definition These are spills, which are contained on the ship or dockside and do not enter the water. Small operational spills where events can be controlled by on site resources. A Tier 1 spill is not likely to require recourse to intervention by resources out of the harbour, an external incident response organisation or external authorities, except for purposes of notification. Spills within the Harbour Authority s area that will be handled by Harbour Personnel and a nominated contractor or other external assistance as nominated within this plan. Larger spills or a loss of containment incident that will require full involvement of other authorities and mobilisation of Tier 3 and national stockpiles.

20 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 1: Strategy Page 15 Section 1: Introduction 1.6a The Ports of Truro and Penryn 1.6a.1 Risk Assessment A Risk Assessment to meet with OPRC Contingency planning requirements for Ports & Terminals has been completed by Briggs Marine Environmental Services Ltd on the basis of a format previously agreed with MCA. The Risk Assessment was reviewed in 2011 by the Harbour Master of the Port of Truro and Penryn. 1.6a.2 Scope of Assessment This assessment covers both quayside operations and marine operations where vessels and users are within the jurisdiction of The Ports of Truro and Penryn. The area is as shown in section 1.3 (Port Limits). 1.6a.3 Factors of Assessment The Port of Truro lies at the head of the Fal Estuary. The main commercial area is Lighterage Quay (300 metres in length) and provides berths for small vessels. The Port offers deep water sheltered lay-up berths for vessels up to 195 metres in length. There is a large leisure craft industry with berths being available either at marinas or moorings; these facilities are extended to The Port of Penryn further down the estuary. The whole area is one of great conservation importance, being an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the Upper Fal and Malpas Estuaries being designated SSSI s. The Harbours are situated within a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). There is no crude or fuel tanker traffic to either Truro or Penryn. A fuel bunker barge provides gas oil to the vessels in the lay-up berths. There are few local commercial fishing boats but a working native oyster fishery exists within the Harbour.

21 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 1: Strategy Page 16 Section 1: Introduction Tresillian River Upper Reaches of the Truro River 1.6a.3.1 Pre arrival checks All vessels are required to report their operational condition, in accordance with Statutory Regulations (Schedule 2), via the ship s agent. Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 75 metres bound for the Penryn River and for vessels over 60 metres bound for the Truro River. Irrespective of size, Harbour craft usually attend all commercial vessel entries and departures to guide, provide up to date information and warn leisure craft. A passage plan is discussed by the pilot and vessel s master prior to harbour entry and departure; navigational plus other relevant information is given at this time. The Harbour Master / Pilot carries out checks if necessary. These include checks to ensure that the vessel is not leaking oil and that no ballast or overboard discharge, other than where permission has been granted, will take place during the period in harbour. Vessels being laid-up must comply with The Port of Truro s Mooring Conditions and Environmental Code of Conduct ; one requirement being that oil tankers and chemical carriers be certified gas free before arrival. 1.6a.3.2 Passage and Berthing within the Harbour Entry into Truro Harbour is wide, with a deep water channel, well buoyed as far as Lighterage Quay. Vessel size is restricted by length, this being 85 metres to alongside Lighterage Quay and 195 metres at the lay-up moorings.

22 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 1: Strategy Page 17 Section 1: Introduction Berthing operation and size of tugs available There are three tugs owned by The Falmouth Docks and Engineering Company 1 twin voith of 22 tonnes and 2 twin voiths of 20 tonnes bollard pull. Tugs are routinely used to assist with alongside berthing of large or un-manoeuverable vessels. No berthing accidents have been reported within the Harbour. Berthing failure or collision - Conclusion Berthing failure is considered to be a low-level risk at this port due to controls in operation, namely provision of pilots and tugs. Collision risk exists with the vessels in lay-up, but still remains small. The size and type of vessel using the port is such that the result of collision damage to the largest cargo tank on the bunker barge alongside a lay-up vessel, taking into consideration hydrostatic pressure, is calculated that it could be no more than 30 tonnes of Gas Oil. Lay up Ship at Tolverne 1.6a.3.3 Bunkering Operations Laid Up Vessel Moorings Vessels at the lay-by moorings are bunkered, under an agreement with Falmouth Petroleum Ltd, by the 400 tonne fuelling barge the Falmouth Industry which operates between Falmouth Harbour and Truro and Penryn. Contents liable to be lost during a ship/ship bunkering transfer It is calculated that with the size, length of hose and pump rate, maximum amount of loss through overflow or failure would be < 2,000 litres Gas Oil. Quayside Vessels are bunkered at the Lighterage Quay berths by road tanker. These operations are infrequent, and as such should statistically be viewed as a low risk. Bunkering is only allowed with the Harbour Master s permission and

23 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Oil Spill Contingency Plan Part 1: Strategy Page 18 Section 1: Introduction checklists provided by the supplier must be completed prior to commencing operations. Continuous supervision of loading operations by a representative of the supplier and the receiver is required to comply with the permission. The maximum road tanker loading is 20 tonnes. No bunkering spills have been registered at the port. Contents liable to be lost during a shore/ship bunkering transfer Hoses used are 3 diameter and 20m long. Average content being 100 litres Loading rate is litres per minute; Amount of loss through overflow or failure would be <300 litres Gas Oil. Marinas and Leisure Craft General Information Bunkering for leisure craft is carried out at the marinas using delivery by flexible hose with a trigger nozzle or 25 litre cans. Visual checks are carried out prior to fuelling and there is always an operator in attendance on the barge and another on the receiving craft. Any spillage would be less than 25 litres. Mylor Yacht Harbour 4500 litres of gas oil is stored in 1 cylindrical underground tank in the Yacht Club quay, the tank is double skinned, bunkering is undertaken using a flexible hose with a trigger nozzle. Similarly 4500 litres of petrol is stored underground in double skinned tank and bunkering is undertaken in the same way. Any spillage would be less than 25 litres. Malpas Marine in the Port of Truro Bunkering failure - Conclusion Marinas and leisure craft Quayside shore/ship transfer Lay-up moorings ship/ship transfer < 25 litres Gas Oil / Petrol < 300 litres Gas Oil < 2,000 litres Gas Oil

24 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Oil Spill Contingency Plan Part 1: Strategy Page 19 Section 1: Introduction 1.6a.3.4 Potential Harbour Spillage Operational Bunker loss <2,000 litres Gas Oil Worst case loss from ruptured fuel tank 30 tonnes Gas Oil. Worst case loss of road tanker 20 tonnes Gas Oil 1.6a.3.5 Other sources of potential oil spillage River run-off from the numerous river tributaries above the Port s jurisdiction. Tidal ingress from the Port of Falmouth. Storm water drainings from Truro and Penryn where they run directly into the harbour. Spill during waste oil discharge. Waste oil is disposed of by vessels under The Merchant Shipping (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 1997 (SI No 3018). There is a Port Waste Management Plan in operation. 1.6a.3.6 Scenario assessment for largest vessel capable of entering the ports (Say as port of refuge) The Ports of Truro and Penryn would not be considered as a Port of Refuge for vessels larger than those already using the port due to the tidal restrictions and the proximity of Falmouth. The Port of Penryn

25 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Oil Spill Contingency Plan Part 1: Strategy Page 20 Section 1: Introduction 1.6a.4 Response Strategy At a meeting of the named consultees, it has been agreed that small oil spills within the port areas will be recovered using Truro and Penryn s Tier 1 materials held in stock at the quayside, fuelling barge, marinas and onboard workboats. In the event of a Tier 2 spill the nominated response contractor would be mobilised, arriving on site within 4 hours, to contain, recover and dispose of (through a certified disposal route) oily waste. If the spill is a result of FPL operations then Tier 2 response equipment located at FPL s base and operated by FPL will be mobilised. In the majority of cases, any spillage of the size nominated within this study would be recovered using sorbents or mechanical means. Dispersants would not be used. NB : The,Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 and the Marine Licensing (Exempt Activities) Order 2011 requires MMO approval for the use of substances to treat oil anywhere in or on the surface of the sea. This means that respondents do not need to approach MMO before the use of such items as recoverable absorbent booms, absorbent rolls, absorbent tails and absorbent pads. However MMO must approve the use of any items like loose absorbent granules, chips, moss, sawdust or chemicals which are classified as substances, rather than equipment, if there would be any possibility of these substances entering the marine environment. 1.6a.5 Overall Conclusion Truro and Penryn are considered to be low risk ports. Vessel controls exist with pilotage and tug usage. There is no tanker movement within Harbour limits, the fuel barge visits infrequently. There is very little shore/ship bunkering. TIERED RESPONSE LEVELS DETERMINED TIER 1 Truro and Penryn 300 LTRS Waste Oil Lay-Up moorings Marinas 2,000 LTRS 25 LTRS TIER 2 20 Tonnes GO 30 Tonnes GO N/A TIER 3 N/A N/A N/A 1.6a.6 Consensus This Risk Assessment was undertaken in July 2006 by Briggs Marine Environmental Services and a review in 2011 by the Port of Truro and Penryn Harbour Master. The findings were presented to a meeting of consultees from Natural England, the Environment Agency, Cornwall Council, MMO, Truro and Penryn Port Authority, and Harbour users, prior to compilation of this plan.

26 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Oil Spill Contingency Plan Part 1: Strategy Page 21 Section 1: Introduction 1.6b FALMOUTH HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS 1.6b.1 Risk Assessment A Risk Assessment to meet with OPRC contingency planning requirements for Ports and Terminals has been previously completed in a format that was agreed with the MCA. This has since been revised and updated by Oil Spill Response Ltd in August 2005 and further updated following a meeting with statutory consultees in May The risk assessment was reviewed in July 2011 by the Harbour Master as part of the process for renewal of the MCA approval. Aerial Photo of Falmouth Harbour including Falmouth Docks 1.6b.2 Scope of Assessment This assessment covers both quayside operations and marine operations where vessel and harbour users are under the jurisdiction of Falmouth Harbour Commissioners. The area is as shown on Section 1.3 (Harbour Limits), adjoining the ports of Truro, Penryn, St. Mawes and Falmouth Docks. 1.6b.3 Factors of Assessment The Port of Falmouth is a large open, deep water natural harbour situated at the mouth of the River Fal, taking in Carrick Roads and a section of Falmouth Bay. A large part of the Harbour Area is designated as a Special Area of Conservation and is adjacent to a number of sites of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are no commercial alongside berths. Falmouth s main trade is refuelling passing vessels either entering or leaving the English Channel. These vessels either anchor or moor to a buoy in Carrick Roads or in the Inner Harbour or anchor in Falmouth Bay and are bunkered by small tanker or barge. Vessels transit the Port s jurisdiction en route to Falmouth Docks and Truro. There is a large leisure

27 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Oil Spill Contingency Plan Part 1: Strategy Page 22 Section 1: Introduction industry with attendant moorings and marinas. Falmouth is a fairly busy port with usually in excess of 3,500 ship movements per year. 1.6b.3.1 Pre arrival checks Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 180 metres in length in Falmouth Bay and over 75 metres in the Carrick Roads. On boarding, the pilot and master agree a passage plan and navigational information is passed. After boarding the pilot undertakes an inspection of the vessel s capabilities and is obliged to report defects that may affect manoeuvrability. During boarding operations any discharges from the vessel are visible to the pilot boat. Vessels intending to receive bunkers are required to complete a checklist which must be approved prior to any oil being transferred. 1.6b.3.2 Passage and anchoring within the Port Entry to the Port is available on a 24 hour basis. Movement within Falmouth Bay is unrestricted. There are few navigational hazards, however within Carrick Roads there is a shallow water patch Black Rock marked with a beacon. The approach is well marked by navigation buoys. Berthing operation and size of tugs available There are three tugs available from The Falmouth Towage Company; 1 twin voith of 22 tonnes bollard pull (bp) and 2 twin voiths of 20 tonnes bp. Tugs are allocated as laid down in the port towage guidelines. Berthing failure or collision - Conclusion Berthing failure is not applicable, as there are no commercial alongside berths. Collision must be considered a risk by virtue of the number of vessel movements, including fuel barges. There is no vessel traffic service, other than the requirement for compulsory pilotage of all vessels over 180m in Falmouth Bay Zone A and vessels over 75m LOA in Zone C (Falmouth Pilotage Direction No.6). Pilotage is also compulsory for vessels carrying dangerous or polluting goods within the Pilotage Area. A local port service (LPS) has been declared by Falmouth harbour Commissioners. --

28 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Oil Spill Contingency Plan Part 1: Strategy Page 23 Section 1: Introduction Bunker Vessel Operating at Falmouth 1.6b.3.3 Analysis of oil cargo transfer and bunkering operations Vessel Operations Due to the depth restrictions alongside Falmouth Docks, incoming heavy oil tankers are occasionally lightened in Carrick Roads prior to going alongside to discharge their cargo. The maximum size of oil tanker that lightens and transits the Port of Falmouth to the Docks is about 24,000 tonnes dwt, with single largest tank capacity of about 2,400 tonnes. Any tanker delivering fuel oil is required to be double hulled. There are a number of audited bunker delivery vessels that usually operate within the ports jurisdiction supplemented by a barge capable of working within categorised waters. Ship to Ship transfer of bunkers There are approximately 1,100 vessels calling for bunkers each year. Bunker calls are programmed in advance. The receiving vessel normally being piloted in, the pilot will seek the most sheltered location appropriate to the vessel size. When the receiving vessel is safely anchored the bunkering vessel will approach with fenders deployed and moor alongside. Hoses will be passed and when safety checklists have been completed and signed by the Master of the receiving vessel, bunkering will commence. Taking into consideration hose diameter, length and pump rates, worst case spills from overflow or failure would be 2 tonnes Gas Oil or 10 tonnes HFO.

29 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Oil Spill Contingency Plan Part 1: Strategy Page 24 Section 1: Introduction Bunkering 1.6b.3.4 Potential Harbour Spillage Risk assessments undertaken by Briggs Marine Ltd in 2000, Oil Spill Response Ltd in 2005 and a review by the plan working group in 2011 indicate the following as being the worst case losses anticipated with the existing operations profile of the Harbour. Minor spills include the risks of overflow of tanks when dispensing fuel to leisure craft and possible losses from the collision or sinking incidents involving leisure craft. The bunkering spills worst case scenarios have been calculated using tank volumes and pumping rates of vessels currently involved in bunkering activity. Worst case loss from minor spill incident < 250 litres Gas Oil. Worst case loss from ship/ship operational bunkering 2 tonnes Gas Oil, 10 tonnes HFO Worst case loss from cargo tank 400 tonnes HFO. Maximum cargo tank volume 400 tonnes, but total loss unlikely. More credible volume is 135 tonnes. 1.6b.3.5 Other sources of potential oil spillage River run-off from the river tributaries above Port s jurisdiction. Tidal ingress from the adjoining Ports. Storm water drainings from Falmouth town where they run directly into the harbour. Incidents involving passing vessels, whether commercial or private, and can be any size. Unidentified sources. Vessel seeking shelter potentially during an emergency situation. Leakage from waste oil storage facilities. FHC fuel barge max capacity 9,500 litres diesel oil, 4,500 litres petrol

30 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Oil Spill Contingency Plan Part 1: Strategy Page 25 Section 1: Introduction Road tanker delivering to FHC fuel barge max size 30,000 litres Unlicensed fuel storage and transfer occurring outside FHC control ( private berths, private owned fuel tanks) Fuelling of Leisure Craft Bunkering for leisure craft is carried out at the Visitors Yacht Haven with a purpose built fuel barge delivering both petrol and diesel fuel via flexible hose with a trigger nozzle. Visual checks are carried out prior to fuelling and fuelling is always carried out by a trained operator. Any spillage would be less than 25 litres. 1.6b.3.6 Scenario assessment for largest vessel capable of entering the harbour (e.g. as port of refuge) Falmouth Bay offers shelter from prevailing Westerly and South westerly winds and as such is popular with vessels seeking shelter. There are effectively no size restrictions in the Bay. Falmouth is also popular as a casualty reception port; it has a large deepwater mooring and ship repair facilities. Casualties are only usually admitted to the harbour after the safety of their condition has been established and after consultation with the MCA. There are powers for the Secretary of State to direct harbour authorities to admit vessels into harbours. The use of these powers is described in the National Contingency Plan. 1.6b.4 Response Strategy At a meeting of the named consultees, it has been agreed that small oil spills within the harbour area will be recovered using Tier 1 materials held by the Harbour Commissioners and main harbour fuel suppliers (FPL, Falmouth Docks and FHC). The risk assessment has identified that activities, other than bunker operations, conducted within Falmouth Harbour Jurisdiction would not be likely to exceed a Tier 1 spill response level. Bunker operations may potentially result in a Tier 2 spill. In this event response equipment from the local Tier 1 response organisations will be deployed under FHC control. Additional equipment and manpower will be ordered from the responder with whom FHC hold a tier 2 response contract. It is unlikely that dispersants would be used as a response strategy during a spill event. In general the heavier oils, HFO and crude, are less amenable to dispersants. MMO also advise against using dispersant on gas oils because such light oils will rapidly evaporate and disperse naturally and use of dispersant will result in increased concentration of toxic components within the upper water column. Falmouth Harbour Commissioners have capability to apply dispersants, however if a spill event occurs where the use of dispersant is deemed necessary, dispersant application would not commence without the prior approval of the Marine Management Organisation. Resultant waste would be disposed of by a certified disposal route.

31 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Oil Spill Contingency Plan Part 1: Strategy Page 26 Section 1: Introduction 1.6b.5 Overall Conclusions The ranges of oil handling operations, the large leisure industry and local environmental sensitivities have led to the establishment of the following tier levels. TIERED RESPONSE LEVELS DETERMINED Falmouth HC TIER 1 TIER 2 TIER 3 Small Spills < Tier Two quantities > 2 tonnes Gas Oil > 10 tonnes HFO > 135 tonnes HFO

32 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Oil Spill Contingency Plan Part 1: Strategy Page 27 Section 1: Introduction 1.6c FALMOUTH DOCKS & ENGINEERING COMPANY 1.6c.1 Risk Assessment A Risk Assessment to meet with OPRC Contingency planning requirements for Ports & Terminals has been completed by Briggs Marine Environmental Services Ltd on the basis of a format, previously agreed with MCA. The Risk Assessment was reviewed in 2011 by the Marine Operations Manager. Falmouth Docks 1.6c.2 Scope of Assessment This assessment covers both quayside operations and marine operations where vessels and users are under the jurisdiction of Falmouth Docks and Engineering Company and oil terminal operations under the control of Falmouth Petroleum Ltd (FPL). The area is as shown on section 1.3 (Harbour Limits), adjoining Falmouth Harbour. 1.6c.3 Factors of Assessment The Falmouth Docks area of jurisdiction covers the immediate vicinity of the docks within Falmouth Harbour and a channel to the deep-water fairway. The Docks, whose main business is ship repair, consist of three dry docks plus three concrete wharves; there is a constant flow of vessels using these facilities. The Eastern Jetty is leased and operated by FPL. Inward delivery vessels carrying fuel oil (c 18 per annum) or distillates (c 24 per annum) berth alongside this Jetty and discharge cargo to bunded storage tanks. The Jetty is also used by bunkering tanker and barge to load product from the storage tanks (c. 300 loads per annum).

33 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Oil Spill Contingency Plan Part 1: Strategy Page 28 Section 1: Introduction Aerial Photograph of the Falmouth Docks (source: A&P Falmouth, online 2012) 1.6c.3.1 Pre arrival checks Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 75 metres in length. On boarding the pilot and master agree a passage plan and navigational information is passed. Tankers and chemical carriers coming for repair are checked to confirm that they are in a gas free condition before being allowed into the Docks. Tankers delivering Fuel Oil and Distillate products to Eastern Jetty are subject to rigorous vetting Procedures. The Master/Agent has to fill in a Tanker Check List for Falmouth Harbour Commissioners in respect of vessels carrying polluting or dangerous goods. 1.6c.3.2 Passage and berthing at Falmouth Docks Entry to Falmouth Docks is available on a 24-hour basis. Vessels entering the docks are restricted by depth, chart datum being 5.1 metres Berthing operation and size of tugs available There are three tugs, owned by The Falmouth Docks and Engineering Company, 1 twin voith of 22 tonnes and 2 twin voiths of 20 tonnes bp. Tugs are routinely used to assist with alongside berthing of large or un-manoeuverable vessels. Additional tugs are contracted in as necessary, should additional capacity be required. Berthing failure or collision - Conclusion Berthing failure is considered to be a low-level risk at the Docks due to provision of pilots and tugs. Collision risk is small with only one vessel moving at a time. Damage to the largest cargo tank on an oil tanker, taking into consideration hydrostatic pressure, is calculated that to be < 200 tonnes of HFO.

34 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Oil Spill Contingency Plan Part 1: Strategy Page 29 Section 1: Introduction 1.6c.3.3 Analysis of oil cargo transfer and bunkering operations The amount of Oil Products handled at the Docks in a one-year period is as follows: Delivery Product Loading Out Tonnes HFO 350,000 Gas Oil 55,000 Kerosene 12,000 Derv / ULSD 12,000 It can be assumed that similar quantities (except for kerosene and DERV) are transferred to the tanker and barge for bunkering vessels in Falmouth Harbour. At Sea Product Transfer Operation Due to the depth restrictions alongside Falmouth Docks, incoming tankers are lightened in Falmouth Bay or in the Carrick Roads prior to going alongside to discharge their cargo due to depth restrictions alongside the Eastern Jetty. Set procedures and check lists have to be completed prior to cargo discharge. Once lightened, up to 24,000 tonne dwt tankers can berth alongside the Eastern Breakwater for discharge. Ship to Shore Product Transfer Once moored alongside the berth the tanker transfers its product to bunded storage tanks onshore. Pre-delivery Safety and Pollution Checklists / Notices are included in the transfer procedures. Oil Loading Operations Loading of bunker tankers takes place at the Eastern Jetty. Ship to Ship bunkering at Berth Vessels are routinely bunkered alongside the dock s wharves. Once hoses are passed and safety checklists have been completed and signed by the Master of the receiving vessel, bunkering can commence.

35 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Oil Spill Contingency Plan Part 1: Strategy Page 30 Section 1: Introduction Overall, taking all bunkering activities into account, it is estimated that the bunkering tankers undertake c. 1,200 fuel transfers per annum and the MGO barges around 1,500 (Most of which are small quantity). Taking into consideration hose diameter, length and pump rates, worst case spills from overflow or failure would be 2.0 tonnes Gas Oil or 10.0 tonnes HFO 1.6c.3.4 Potential Dock Spillage Worst case operational loss from ship/ship bunkering and ship/shore load and discharge operations 2.0 tonnes Gas Oil, 10.0 tonnes HFO Worst case loss from cargo tank 135 tonnes HFO 1.6c.3.5 Other sources of potential oil spillage Tidal ingress from Falmouth Harbour Commissioners. Spill during waste oil discharge. Waste oil is disposed of by vessels under The Merchant Shipping (Port Waste Reception Facilities) (Ammendment) Regulations 2009 (SI No 1176). There is a Port Waste Management Plan in operation. 1.6c.3.6 Scenario assessment for largest vessel capable of entering the harbour (e.g. as port of refuge) Falmouth could be considered a Port of Refuge for stricken vessels of all sizes requiring dry-docking or repair. Vessels up to 190m length and 8m draft may be brought alongside in Falmouth Docks. Before being taken for repair tankers and chemical carriers would require being certified gas free. 1.6c.4 Response Strategy At a meeting of the named consultees, it has been agreed that small oil spills within the dock area will be recovered using Tier 1 materials held by Falmouth Petroleum Ltd (FPL) and Falmouth Docks and Engineering Company. The risk assessment has identified that activities, other than bunker operations, conducted within Falmouth Docks and Engineering Company s jurisdiction would not exceed a Tier 1 spill response level. However, operations conducted by FPL may potentially result in a Tier 2 spill. In this event FPL will mobilise their existing stockpiles of Tier 1 response equipment and personnel, located at their base, to provide a response. Any spillage of the size nominated within this study would normally be recovered using sorbents or containment and recovery. Dispersants would not be used without prior MMO approval. 1.6c.5 Overall Conclusion Falmouth Docks is considered to be a medium risk area, due to the large quantities of bunkers being transferred. In mitigation delivery vessels are audited and written procedures with checklists are in place for ship/shore, ship/ship and shore/ship transfers. TIERED RESPONSE LEVELS DETERMINED

36 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Oil Spill Contingency Plan Part 1: Strategy Page 31 Section 1: Introduction Falmouth Docks TIER 1 TIER 2 TIER 3 Small Spills < Tier Two quantities > 2 tonnes Gas Oil > 10 tonnes HFO > 135 tonnes HFO 1.6c.6 Consensus The original Risk Assessment was undertaken by Briggs Marine Environmental Services and the findings were presented to a meeting of consultees from Natural England, the Environment Agency, Cornwall Council, DEFRA, Falmouth Docks and Engineering Company, and Harbour users, prior to compilation of this plan.

37 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Oil Spill Contingency Plan Part 1: Strategy Page 32 Section 1: Introduction 1.7 Environmental Sensitivities and Priorities for Protection General strategy Where possible, considering safety and weather and sea conditions, any floating oil should be removed physically using the appropriate equipment. Removal should particularly be attempted if this will significantly reduce the impact upon areas of recreational or environmental importance. Note: The Deposits Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 and The Marine Licensing (Exempt Activities) Order 2011 requires approval for the use of substances to treat oil anywhere in the sea. However, approval is not needed under this order for the use of equipment to control, contain or recover oil. This means that respondents do not need to approach MMO before the use of items of equipment like recoverable absorbent booms, absorbent rolls, absorbent tails and absorbent pads. Respondents do however need to ensure that they have MMO approval for the use of any items like loose absorbent granules, chips, moss, sawdust or chemicals which would be classified as substances rather than equipment if there is a possibility of these substances entering the marine environment. For the main recreational beaches where access is possible and considering safety and weather/sea state, mechanical methods may be used to remove oil. Access to the shoreline will need to be agreed with Natural England if this impinges on the Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI s). For areas within the SSSI s (see section 7.1), it may cause less damage if the oil is left to degrade naturally, although hand collection may be appropriate for small spills. Expert advice should be sought from Natural England regarding these areas. Generally in these circumstances Cornwall Council will have opened its precursor SRC. Liaison should be established and a co-ordinated approach adopted. The Cornwall Council Coastal Counter Pollution Plan will have been activated in part or fully. Chemical dispersants should not be used in this area without MMO approval, due to the sensitivity of the shellfisheries and other marine life. If oil comes ashore, it should be recovered by mechanical or manual means wherever possible, subject to the above considerations. Natural England will be able to advise on the appropriate clean up methods for sites within the SAC and its component SSSI s. It will be necessary to consult with NE to ensure that oily waste is not disposed of or stored on sensitive sites such as SSSI s. The local NE team will be able to provide up-to-date advice at the time of an incident.

38 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Oil Spill Contingency Plan Part 1: Strategy Page 33 Section 1: Introduction Priorities for pollution prevention In event of a pollution incident, efforts to contain spilt oil should be prioritised as follows: A. Oil spill in Falmouth Bay north of Rosemullion Head: (1) Recover oil at sea if possible. (2) If Easterly/North Easterly, implement booming strategy relating to Helford River. (3) If Southerly/South Westerly, implement booming strategy relating to the Percuil River. (4) Consider protection arrangements relating to Upper Reaches of the Fal. Booming is generally unfeasible due to width but partial booming may be an option. Use of dispersants will potentially affect the oyster beds and dispersant use must only be undertaken after specific prior approval has been received from MMO and at the specific advice of either EA or NE. B. Oil spill in Falmouth Bay south of Rosemullion Head (1) Recover oil at sea if possible. If Southerly/South Easterly/Easterly/North Easterly; (2) Implement booming strategy relating to Helford River. (3) Implement booming strategy relating to the Percuil River. (4) Consider protection arrangements relating to upper reaches of the Fal. Booming is generally unfeasible due to width but partial booming may be an option. Use of dispersants will potentially affect the oyster beds and dispersant use must only be undertaken after specific prior approval has been received from MMO and at the specific advice of either EA or NE. C. Oil spill in Carrick Roads/Cross Roads (1) Recover oil at sea if possible. (2) Implement booming strategy relating to the Percuil River. The effectiveness is likely to be limited by proximity and time available. (3) Consider protection arrangements relating to Upper Reaches of the Fal. Booming is generally unfeasible due to width but partial booming may be an option. Use of dispersants will potentially affect the oyster beds and dispersant use must only be undertaken after specific prior approval has been received from MMO and at the specific advice of either EA or NE. (4) If oil passes Turnaware Point, place boom across mouth of Fal/Ruan Creek and across the Truro River near Coombe to Lamouth and Cowlands Creek. Oil must be prevented from penetrating Fal/Ruan Creek due to saltmarsh, mudflats and bird populations. Oil must also be prevented from reaching oyster beds and mudflats in upper Truro and Tresillian Rivers.

39 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Oil Spill Contingency Plan Part 1: Strategy Page 34 Section 1: Introduction (5) If significant quantities of oil still present on the ebb tide, consider implementation of booming strategy across the Helford River. 1.8 Categories of Incident The Ports of Truro, Penryn, Falmouth and the Falmouth Docks have in place a tiered incident response system for oil spillage (Section 1.5). The responsibility of escalating an incident from Tier 1 to Tier 2 lies with the respective Harbour Master Levels of Call-out Tier 1 Spills For minor spills, where the response is addressed within the immediate vicinity, the Harbour / Dock Master will take the appropriate action and arrange for safe storage and legal disposal of waste arising. Since all oil spills, regardless of size, have to be reported to the appropriate Authorities, the Harbour / Dock Master will always alert Falmouth Marine Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC). Tier 2 and Tier 3 Spills For all spills of a higher level, the Harbour / Dock Master will alert their Incident Response Organisation according to this Plan. 1.9 Waste Disposal Operations The safe handling and disposal of recovered oil is governed by relevant sections in the following legislation: a) The Environmental Protection Act 1990 b) The Controlled Waste (Registration of Carriers and Seizure of Vehicles) Regulations 1991 c) Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 d) The Waste Management Licensing Regulations 1994 e) Special Waste Regulations 1996 (as amended) f) Hazardous and Waste Regulations 2005 If oily waste material is produced as a result of a pollution incident then the polluting party (operator) has a duty of care to ensure that the waste is contained, handled, transported and ultimately disposed of in an appropriate manner. If the material is to be handled by contractors then the operator (to reduce liabilities to a minimum) has to ensure that each contractor has the relevant transportation registration and waste management licences, where applicable. Natural England should be consulted over proposals to dispose of or store oily waste material to ensure that nature conservation sites are not affected. In addition HM Revenue and Customs must be notified if recovered oil is brought ashore by dedicated oil recovery vessels. Landing should not be hindered by the absence of an official from HM Revenue and Customs; however, the Operator should maintain a careful log of quantity and nature of the recovered oil.

40 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Oil Spill Contingency Plan Part 1: Strategy Page 35 Section 1: Introduction The options for waste disposal or treatment of material, be it oily liquids or oiled solids are: a) temporary store, clean, stabilise and then recover or re-use; b) temporary store and then take to appropriate disposal site for burial; c) transport to a refinery / incinerator (mainly for oily liquids only). d) transport to appropriate disposal site; Comprehensive details concerning the above waste disposal strategies are contained in Part 3 Appendix I. There are facilities within the Falmouth area that may aid in the disposal of oily waste in the event of a spill. Falmouth Petroleum Ltd licensed oil recovery facility may accommodate recovered oil for treatment, reducing the reliance of distant waste disposal facilities. Road transportation of oily waste can be carried out by the local licensed waste removal company Viridor Waste Management who have a small fleet of road tankers. A disposal strategy to deal with the waste will be developed on a case by case basis through close liaison with Cornwall Council and the EA Document Control and Plan Revision This is a controlled document managed by Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Standing Committee for Oil Pollution Response Procedures. All document holders, detailed in the distribution list, are assigned a specific copy number. A controlled copy is held on a secure server managed by Falmouth Harbour Commissioners. Falmouth Estuary Partners have been issued with a secure user id and password. Any changes to the situation at the harbours, plan or any other updates will be issued as amendments to all holders of the plan within 3 months of such change. Irrespective, the plan will be reviewed on an annual basis so as to incorporate changes occurring during the year plus lessons learned from the annual exercise. There are two exercises of the Plan held annually, one of which is a practical exercise and the other a table top exercise. The involvement of other agencies in exercises is encouraged whenever possible. This document has an approved life span of 5 years from the date of approval by MCA and it shall be submitted in its entirety for re-approval before that time.

41 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 1: Strategy Page 36 Section 2: Training and Exercise Policy Section 2: Training and Exercise Policy 2.1 Training Policy In order to familiarise personnel in the use of this and comply with MCA guidelines Oil Spill Response training courses will be held for all appropriate employees of The Ports of Truro, Penryn and Falmouth and for the employees of Falmouth Docks, their contractors and port operators with an identified role within the plan. In addition, there will also be awareness briefings with other harbour users and the Agencies who were involved in the consultation process. After initial training, instruction will be specific with the use of the Tier 1 oil spill response equipment located at the Ports. This will be tested and deployed using those personnel who will be responsible for operating this equipment in the event of a spill. In order to meet the minimum levels as recommended in the MCA guidelines, the training and exercising of key personnel is detailed below. TRAINING IN THE USE OF THIS PLAN FOR THE PORTS OF TRURO AND PENRYN Position Timing Type of Training Harbour Master At Plan approval MCA level 5p (IMO3) CC Manager Maritime At Plan approval MCA level 5p (IMO3) CC Duty Director At Plan approval Contingency Plan Familiarisation briefing Port Staff At Plan approval plus annually* MCA level 2 * The Port s annual oil spill exercise is part of the OPRC training requirement, with refresher training being recommended every 3 years. TRAINING IN THE USE OF THIS PLAN FOR THE PORT OF FALMOUTH Position Timing Type of Training Harbour Master or nominated Deputy Falmouth Harbour Commissioners Chairman Port Staff At Plan approval At Plan approval At Plan approval plus annually* MCA level 5p (IMO3) to be at level required 4p (IMO2) before attending this course) Contingency Familiarisation briefing MCA level 2 Plan

42 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 1: Strategy Page 37 Section 2: Training and Exercise Policy TRAINING IN THE USE OF THIS PLAN FOR THE FALMOUTH DOCKS Position Timing Type of Training Marine Operations Manager Appointed Deputy Falmouth Docks & Engineering Co. Port Operations Manager Dock Staff At Plan approval At Plan approval At Plan approval plus annually* MCA level 5p (IMO3) to be at level required 4p (IMO2) before attending this course) Contingency Familiarisation briefing MCA level 1 Plan 2.2 Exercise Programme To ensure that the is user friendly and understood by all those involved in its use, communications and practical exercises will be undertaken on an annual basis. A record of Personnel Training and Contingency Plan Exercises will be held by the respective Harbour / Dock Master. EXERCISE IN THE USE OF THIS PLAN Annual Exercises Timing Type of Exercise Desk top Communications test Inspection and use of equipment Oil Spill response Inspect and use the equipment, updating personnel in procedures and use Simulation of an Oil Spill Incident using the Oil Spill Contingency plan, mobilising equipment and personnel as appropriate Revalidation 5 Years Update and test

43 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 1: Strategy Page 38 Section 3: Incident Response Organisation Section 3: Incident Response Organisation 3.1 Introduction This Plan has been compiled to cover the response to any spillage caused during operations whilst within the limits of The Ports of Truro, Penryn, Falmouth and the Falmouth Docks. Spills either from shoreside operations, or vessels alongside, in transit or on passage. The Plan indicates the Tier 1 response available at the Ports/Docks relevant to the perceived risk through normal operations as well as a mechanism for calling upon Tier 2 or Tier 3 response in the event of an abnormal incident or major accident affecting Cornwall Council, Falmouth Harbour Commissioners and Falmouth Docks & Engineering Company. Definitions of the tiered levels used in these areas are shown in Section Responsibilities and Incident Control Arrangements For minor spills each organisation will respond as laid down in paragraphs 3.2a to 3.2c below. For major spills including major spills within the Tier 1 definition, the Major Oil Spill Response Structure will be implemented. 3.2a THE PORTS OF TRURO AND PENRYN The Incident Response Team will be lead by the Harbour Master or his Assistant and will involve the named personnel below. A Marine Response Centre will be established in the Control Room at the Harbour Office. The Harbour Master or nominated staff will act as Incident Controller. 3.2a.1 The Response Team for The Ports of Truro and Penryn comprises Position Harbour Master Assistant Harbour Master Port Staff Duty Incident Controller On-scene commander Clean-up Operators 3.2b THE PORT OF FALMOUTH The Incident Response Team will be led by the Harbour Master or appointed Deputy and will involve the named personnel below. A Marine Response Centre will be established in the Harbour Office / MRCC as appropriate. The Harbour Master or appointed Deputy will act as Incident Controller.

44 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 1: Strategy Page 39 Section 3: Incident Response Organisation 3.2b.1 The Response Team for Falmouth Harbour comprises Position Duty Harbour Master Appointed Deputy Port Staff Incident Controller On-scene commander Clean-up Operators In the event of a major incident, the Major Incident Response Structure will be implemented as detailed below. 3.2c THE FALMOUTH DOCKS The Incident Response Team will be lead by the Marine Operations Manager or nominated Deputy and will involve the named personnel below. A Marine Response Centre will be established in the Dock Master s Office. The Dock Master or his nominated deputy will act as Incident Controller. 3.2c.1 The Response Team for Falmouth Docks comprises Position Marine Operations Manager Nominated Deputy Dock Personnel Duty Incident Controller On-scene commander Clean-up Operators

45 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 1: Strategy Page 40 Section 3: Incident Response Organisation 3.3 Dispersant Use As agreed with the Statutory Bodies and Authorities, the use of dispersant is not allowed within the area covered by this plan. Dispersants are not to be used due to the shellfish beds and the large number of environmentally sensitive areas within the harbour. Under the provisions of the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985, Part II, as read with the Deposits in the Sea (Exemptions) Order 1985, no deposit may be made of any substance produced for the purpose of treating oil on the surface of the sea in an area where the depth of water is less than 20 metres or within one nautical mile of any such area save with the prior approval of the Licensing Authority. This includes any area submerged at mean high water springs (e.g. beaches). The Licensing Authority in England is the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). The use of dispersant is not normally allowed within the area covered by this plan, except as approved by the MMO. Part 3 - Appendix IV details MMO requirements with respect to the use of dispersants. If dispersant use would seem to be an option that may need to be considered to deal with the spill, the MMO must be consulted for advice on the appropriateness of this as soon as possible. The MMO will consider the implications of using dispersant on fisheries and the marine environment with the Harbour Authorities and Natural England and where appropriate issue an approval for dispersant use. 3.4 Interface with other Contingency / Emergency Plans This Plan will be used in conjunction with the Cornwall Council Coastal Counter Pollution Plan and Beach clean-up guidelines. These will be co-ordinated by MCA and Cornwall Council if an SRC is required to be activated. For Tier 3 incidents the National Contingency Plan co-ordinated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency will be implemented.

46 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 1: Strategy Page 41 Section 3: Incident Response Organisation Tier 1 Spill that can be controlled on site by Port Authority Tier 2 Spill requiring local or contracted assistance PORT/DOCK OIL SPILL CONTINGENCY PLAN FOIL PLAN AND / OR LOCAL AUTHORITY OI L SPILL CONTINGENCY PLAN Sequence of Plans activated with increasing size of spill Tier 3 Loss of Containment NATIONAL CONTINGENCY PLAN NCP 3.5 Internal Alerting and Call-out Procedures An initial spill report will come in the first instance, during working hours, to the Harbour / Dock Office. Out of working hours reports are liable to come via MCA, Police or EA or the Harbour Pilots. The information received must be passed immediately to the respective Harbour Master or Dock Master. The Harbour / Dock Master will do his best to confirm the incident details and determine the level of response necessary and the requirement as to whether to activate the Response Team (See Section 5). All calls and decisions made must be recorded, and an Oil Spill Report Form raised (Section 8.2).

47 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 1: Strategy Page 42 Section 4: Response Strategies 3.6 Liaison Procedures with Other Agencies Rapid passing of information to other affected agencies is essential for effective response. Shown below are agencies concerned and their roles. Cornwall Council Falmouth Harbour Commissioners Falmouth Docks & Engineering Company THE PORTS OF TRURO AND PENRYN FALMOUTH HARBOUR FALMOUTH DOCKS MCA EA Environment Agency Co-ordinate maritime Search & Rescue Primary contact in event of spill Classification, categorisation and monitoring Establish Marine Response Centre (MRC) UK Government response Authority to co-ordinate response in accordance with the national contingency plans Responsible for mobilising government equipment for offshore & onshore cleanup Establish Shoreline Response Centre (SRC) with local authority Establish Salvage Control Unit (SCU). Responsible for water quality in River and estuarine areas Waste disposal, including contaminated clean up materials, regulations Responsible for River Fisheries NE Natural England Advisors on environmental matters Concerned with the conservation of offshore coastal & intertidal habitats and species Provide data for scientific assessment of the environment Cornwall Council MMO Marine Management Organisation Co-ordinate local response for oil spill clean-up operations Co-ordinate with MCA concerning establishment of Shoreline Response Centre (SRC) Responsible for the protection of the Marine Environment and Fisheries Authority for the approval of dispersant use UKPIA United Kingdom Petroleum Industry Association HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS Consultation service Technical and Information Services Waterguard Department responsible for claiming Petroleum Revenue Tax from landed recovered oil

48 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 1: Strategy Page 43 Section 4: Response Strategies Section 4: Response Strategies 4.1 Strategy Statement The high density of sites of special environmental importance, amenity beaches and potentially vulnerable commercial operations dictates that any response is designed to recover as much oil whilst it is still afloat as possible. To this end, the deployment of towed booms should be achieved as soon as possible after notification and oil recovery equipment is to be subsequently deployed as soon as practicable. Environmental sensitivities are listed in Section 1.7. Potential threats to these sites must be evaluated as soon as possible. Protective booming plans are to be implemented as an overriding priority if threats to high priority sites are identified. Threats to commercial interests that can be mitigated by boom deployment are to be considered after environmental priorities. Plans designating particular sacrificial beaches will be considered if recovery at sea is impractical. Plans for beach clean up will be formulated after pollution in consultation with all interested parties. NB: The Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 and The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) Order 2001 requires the Marine Management Organisation approval for the use of substances to treat oil anywhere in the sea. This means that respondents do not need to approach the MMO before the use of such items as recoverable absorbent booms, absorbent rolls, absorbent tails and absorbent pads. However the MMO must approve the use of any items like loose absorbent granules, chips, moss, sawdust or chemicals which are classified as substances, rather than equipment, if there would be any possibility of these substances entering the marine environment. 4.2 Booming Plans A booming study of the priority areas identified based on their environmental sensitivities has been undertaken. The study examined the feasibility of booming at the Helford (outside of the Harbour Areas but within the SAC), the Percuil and the upper reaches of the River Fal. The study found that booming was feasible at the Percuil and Helford, but not, using conventional methods, in the upper reaches of the River Fal. Booming plans for the Helford and Percuil using advanced mooring technology have been developed in partnership with Cornwall Council using European funding. A live exercise confirming the benefits of booms deployed in this way was undertaken in the Helford in October Detailed booming plans are included at Part 3 - Appendix V. 4.3 Supervisors Health and Safety Spill Response Checklist and Guidelines Statutory regulations (Health and Safety Work Act 1974) require that persons (response personnel) have both a safe workplace and safe system of work regardless of terms of employment. Personnel involved in the cleanup of a spill are often working in difficult conditions where the risk of injury is increased. To achieve the safest possible operation a checklist and guidelines concerning procedures has been compiled to assist supervisors during cleanup operations. This comprehensive procedure is detailed in Part 3 -Appendix II.

49 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 1: Strategy Page 44 Section 4: Response Strategies 4.4 Disposal Plan All waste material resulting from an oil spillage will be handled systematically and strictly in line with the current Regulations. Policy and instructions are identified in Section 8.3. Within the resources of the Plan, initial holding and storage will be possible through use of portable storage tanks as listed in Part 3 - Section 11 and thereafter the oil will be disposed of using a local licensed contractor. It may be possible that the licensed waste and recovery facility operated by FPL could be available and therefore used. Licensed transport contractors are listed in Part 3 - Section 11. In the event of a Tier 2 or 3 spill response, the legal disposal of recovered oil will be undertaken, through a disposal route agreed with EA, on behalf of Cornwall Council or Falmouth Harbour Commissioners or Falmouth Docks & Engineering Company. This will be managed by the nominated Oil Spill Contractor duly accredited to Level 3 under the EA / UK SPILL Ltd Accreditation Scheme.

50 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 45 Contents Part 2: Actions & Operations Contents Section 5: Action Sheets 5.1 The Ports of Truro and Penryn a.1 Observer of the Incident a.2 Initial spill report b The Ports of Truro and Penryn Harbour Master c Cornwall Council Duty Director Falmouth Harbour a.1 Observer of the Incident a.2 Initial spill report b Falmouth Harbour Master c Falmouth Harbour Commissioners Chairman Falmouth Docks a.1 Observer of the Incident a.2 Initial spill report b Falmouth Docks Marine Operations Manager c Falmouth Docks & Engineering Company Port Operations Director...68 Section 6: Communications 6.1 Notification Matrix Communication and Reporting...70 Section 7: Sensitive Areas Response Information 7.1 Fal and Helford candidate Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Sites of Special Scientific Interest in the Plan Area Voluntary Marine Conservation Areas (VMCA) Fisheries Information...74

51 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 46 Contents 7.5 Tidal Streams...75 Section 8: Report Forms and Checklists 8.1 CG77 POLREP Pollution Report Form Incident Log Sheet...81 Section 9: Waste Disposal Operations...82 Section 10: Press and Public Information 10.1 Press Statement Media Management to interface with National Contingency Plan...85 Section 11: Pre-planned Response for At Sea Recovery 11.1 Procedure...88

52 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 47 Section 5 : Action sheets Section 5: Action Sheets 5.1 THE PORTS OF TRURO AND PENRYN 5.1a.1 Observer of the Incident NB This checklist should be photocopied and placed in strategic locations around the ports. Observer of the incident calls: either Coastguard the Port of Truro the Port of Penryn Cornwall Council Police EA who obtain fullest details with contact number of the observer if possible Information passed to Harbour Master Call Harbour Office and ask for Harbour Master or Deputy Mobile phones Harbour Master or Divert to Home Numbers, Harbour Master or Duty Manager For specific telephone numbers see Section a.2 Information to be obtained as initial Spill Report

53 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 48 Section 5 : Action sheets Date: Time: 1. Name of person reporting incident 2. Job Title 3. Details of Company/organisation or address 4. Call back number 5. Location of the Incident 6. Estimated quantity of spilled oil/litres/tonnes 7. Type of oil spilled 8. Action taken to prevent further spillage 9. Other relevant information

54 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 49 Section 5 : Action sheets 5.1b The Ports Of Truro And Penryn Harbour Master 5.1b.1 Initial response upon notification of a spill OIL SPILL Where is the spill? What size? What type of oil Tidal state Weather conditions REMAINING IN VICINITY MOVING EITHER UPSTREAM OR OUT INTO ESTUARY Is the spill being handled locally? NO Mobilise Tier 1 Equipment & Personnel Report spill to: MCA, EA, NE Inform Falmouth Harbour Report spill to MCA Consult with NE and EA Inform Falmouth Harbour and Cornwall Council Duty EMO YES Is sufficient action being taken? NO Mobilise Tier 2 and/or Tier 3 response NO Can it be allowed to disperse naturally? YES Consult with NE, EA Falmouth Harbour and Cornwall Council regarding appropriate response YES Report spill to MCA, EA, NE and Cornwall Council Is spill likely to impact sensitive shoreline? NO YES Monitor until clean-up completed. Organise disposal of waste. Complete spill report. Clean up as required. Dispose of arising. Monitor. Complete spill report Report decision to Falmouth Harbour and / Cornwall Council Duty EMO. Monitor Complete spill report

55 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 50 Section 5 : Action sheets 5.1b.2 Action sheet for The Ports of Truro and Penryn Harbour Master In the event of a call out requirement, the following action sheets should be used as a check list to ensure proper cover of all aspects of response. HARBOUR MASTER NO. ACTION REFER TO Obtain all available information. Ensure that an Incident Log has been started. Determine initial level of manpower and equipment resource mobilisation required. Establish communication with all concerned parties and ensure that statutory reporting requirements have been carried out. Determine level of response that has been initiated and inform MCA, EA and NE of intended response. Inform Cornwall Council Duty EMO if spreading out of Harbour Limits. Inform Falmouth Harbour Master if moving toward the sea. Determine level of response required from duty personnel. Contact/Call out Incident Response Team Personnel, activate MRC as appropriate. Ensure that a sample of spilt oil has been taken, especially when the origin of the spill is unknown or legal proceedings are liable to be taken. Sect. 8.2 Tiered Response Sect. 11 Statutory Notification Sect 6.1 and 8.1 Tiered Resources Sect. 1.8 Mobilisation Procedure Sect. 3.2 MCA s STOp Notice 4/01 Appendix Ill

56 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 51 Section 5 : Action sheets TIER 1 SPILL RESPONSE NO. ACTION 7 Call-out Duty Team to handle all additional spill notifications. REFER TO Statutory Notification Sect Monitor situation. Obtain regular briefings from Clean-up Supervisor on progress of clean up. Determine likely impact of incident. Complete and log a full report. 10 If it appears that the spill has escalated, proceed as for Tier 2 and Tier 3 incidents. NO ACTION TIER 2 AND 3 INCIDENTS Contact Nominated Response Contractor and agree primary level of response required. Start and maintain an accurate log of all communications with contractor. Establish communication link with the contractor s Response Manager and issue a call back number. Determine extent of incident in terms of: Any casualties Any safety hazard Damage to facilities Extent of pollution Results of any actions taken so far. REFER TO Section Brief Response Supervisor of actions as appropriate Establish review/planning meetings. Continue normal communications and ad hoc briefings. When incident stood down confirm incident closure with all agencies involved. Complete incident log and ensure receipt of report from response supervisor. 5.1b.3 Escalation of Response

57 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 52 Section 5 : Action sheets The leading Officer from each organisation will decide if an escalation of response is required and whether the formation of a Marine Response Centre is necessary. Marine Response Centre In the event of a Tier 2 or Tier 3 incident a Marine Response Centre (MRC) will be dedicated to the co-ordination of at sea recovery activities and protective booming. The selected building must have good communications facilities, adequate space for meetings and if possible provide a clear view of the incident. It may be appropriate to continue to use the Harbour Office, the Port Health Building or the Marine Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) depending upon existing commitments. The composition of the MRC is shown in Section 3.2b.1, Responsibilities and Incident Control Arrangements. If the response is likely to become protracted, the lead Officer must make arrangements for the Marine Response Centre to be managed and run according to the need of the response team. This may entail providing catering and accommodation locally. Shoreline Response Centre (SRC) Additionally where there is a requirement for shoreline clean up, a Shoreline Response Centre (SRC) is to be set up at County Hall under the direction of Cornwall Council Head of Emergency Management. The pre-planned organisation structure agreed with Cornwall Council Emergency Management should be put into place allowing beach clean up activities to be proposed, sanctioned and carried out. A representative of the MRC will be assigned to the Management Team within the SRC as soon as is practicable after its formation. The composition of the SRC is shown in Cornwall Council Coastal Counter Pollution Plan. Salvage Control Unit (SCU) In the event that there is an on-going salvage incident, the Harbour Master will be required to attend meetings of the Salvage Control Unit (SCU). In his absence the nominated Deputy will assume command of the MRC. The decision on the requirement for the formation of a Salvage Control Unit lies with the Secretary of State Representative (SOSREP). The participants are listed in the National Contingency Plan Chapter 5 and will normally number 6 or 7. Ideally the SCU will use the conference room at the MRCC which will make it necessary to use an alternate location for the MRC. The Harbour Master will retain the position of Incident Controller unless any change is agreed with the government agencies involved. If the response is likely to become protracted, the Harbour Master must make arrangements for the MRC to be managed and run on a 24 hour basis. This may entail scaling down manning at night and arranging relief personnel where possible together with the provision of catering and accommodation arrangements locally.

58 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 53 Section 5 : Action sheets Details of buildings or rooms considered suitable for use as one of the above centres together with their capabilities are given in Section Responsibilities and Incident Control Arrangements. In the event that outside contractors are employed to assist with the clean-up due notice must be taken of the Health and Safety Policy contained in Section 4.1 of this document.

59 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 54 Section 5 : Action sheets 5.1c Cornwall Council Duty Director The Cornwall Council Duty Director, in liaison with Emergency Management and the Assistant Head of Waste Management, should be ready to assist if deemed necessary by the Harbour Master and must be in a position to make corporate decisions regarding contracts, media reporting and liaising with underwriters. Cornwall Council Duty Director NO. ACTION REFER TO Obtain briefing from Harbour Master with situation report and then relocate to Harbour Office or MRC if required. Assume immediate authority for all CC matters relating to the incident. Assess incident in terms of: People Environment Damage to facilities Disruption to business Approve Cornwall Council outline response strategy and maintain strategic oversight of the incident as it affects Cornwall. Approve immediate and future contracted equipment requirements. Consider the requirement to establish a Recovery Coordinating Group early in the incident and brief CLT and have them appoint the chair and required support. Brief CLT and Lead Members and ensure that the Cornwall Council response to the incident is sufficiently resourced. Use Loggist identified by EM to record Minutes, Policy, Actions and Decisions. Ensure these records are retained. Response Strategy Sect.4.2 Mobilisation Procedure Sect Ensure that appropriate service leads take responsibility for any aspect of service provision in Cornwall. 10 Assist with Public Relations programme. Utilise advice and pro-forma statement Sect Attend review meetings in Marine Response Centre

60 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 55 Section 5 : Action sheets 5.2 FALMOUTH HARBOUR 5.2a.1 Observer of The Incident NB this checklist should be photocopied and placed at strategic locations around the harbour. Observer of the incident calls: Primarily the Harbour Office CHANGES or Coastguard REQUIRED who will obtain fullest details with contact number of the observer if possible Information passed to Duty Harbour Master Office Hours: Ring Harbour Office and ask for Duty Harbour Master Outside office hours: Use Mobile phone to contact Duty Harbour Master Via Pilot Boat Crew or Coastguard For specific telephone numbers see Section 12.

61 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 56 Section 5 : Action sheets 5.2a.2. Information to be obtained as initial spill Report Date: Time: 1. Name of person reporting incident 2. Job Title 3. Details of Company/organisation or address 4. Call back number 5. Location of the Incident 6. Estimated quantity of spilled oil litres/tonnes 7. Type of oil spilled 8. Action taken to prevent further spillage 9. Other relevant information

62 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 57 Section 5 : Action sheets 5.2b Falmouth Harbour Master 5.2b.1 Initial response upon notification of a spill OIL SPILL Where is the spill? What size? What type of oil Tidal state Weather conditions REMAINING IN HARBOUR AREA MOVING EITHER SEAWARD OR UP THE ESTUARY Is the spill being handled locally? NO Mobilise Tier 1 Equipment & Personnel Report spill to: MCA, EA, NE Inform Adjoining Authorities Report spill to MCA Consult with NE and EA Inform Adjoining Harbour Authorities and / or Cornwall Council YES Is sufficient action being taken? NO Mobilise Tier 2 and/or Tier 3 response NO Can it be allowed to disperse naturally? YES Consult with EH, EA adjoining Authoritites and / or Cornwall Council regarding appropriate response YES Report spill to MCA, EA, NE Is spill likely to impact sensitive shoreline? NO YES Monitor until clean-up completed. Organise disposal of waste. Complete spill report. Clean up as required. Dispose of arising. Monitor. Complete spill report Report spill to adjoining harbour authorities and / or Cornwall Council. Monitor. Complete spill report

63 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 58 Section 5 : Action sheets 5.2b.2 Action sheet Falmouth Harbour Master In the event of a call out requirement, the following action sheets should be used as a check list to ensure proper cover of all aspects of response. FALMOUTH HARBOUR MASTER No. ACTION REFER TO Obtain all available information. Ensure that an Incident Log has been started. Determine initial level of manpower and equipment resource mobilisation required. Contact/Call out Incident Response Team Personnel, activate MRC as appropriate. Establish communication with all concerned parties and ensure that statutory reporting requirements have been carried out. Determine level of response that has been initiated and inform MCA, EA and NE of intended response. Inform Cornwall Council, The Ports of Truro and Penryn and Falmouth Docks & Engineering Company if spreading outwith Harbour Limits. Determine level of response required from duty personnel. Ensure that a sample of spilt oil is been taken, especially when the origin of the spill is unknown or legal proceedings are liable to be taken. Sect. 8.2 Tiered Response Sect. 11 Mobilisation Procedure Sect. 3.2 Statutory Notification Sect 6.1 and 8.1 Tiered Resources Sect. 1.8 MCA s STOp Notice 4/01 Part 3 - Appendix Ill

64 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 59 Section 5 : Action sheets TIER 1 SPILL RESPONSE NO. ACTION REFER TO Call-out Duty Team to handle all additional spill notifications. Monitor situation. Obtain regular briefings from Clean-up Supervisor on progress of clean up. Determine likely impact of incident. Complete and log a full report. If it appears that the spill has escalated, proceed as for Tier 2 and Tier 3 incidents. Statutory Notification Sect Make predictions of trajectory and fate of oil. 12 Implement at sea recovery operations and booming strategy.

65 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 60 Section 5 : Action sheets NO TIER 2 AND 3 INCIDENTS ACTION Convene Marine Response Centre to manage spill response. Contact Tier 2 Contractor (s) as appropriate. Start and maintain an accurate log of all communications with contractor(s). Establish communication link with the contractor s Response Manager and issue a call back number. REFER TO Section Determine extent of incident in terms of: Any casualties Any safety hazard Damage to facilities Extent of pollution Results of any actions taken so far. Brief Contracted Response Supervisor of actions as appropriate. Liaise with Cornwall Council to implement shoreline clean up as required. Consider location and establishment of SRC. Establish review/planning meetings. Continue normal communications and ad hoc briefings. When incident stood down confirm incident closure with all agencies involved. Complete incident log and ensure receipt of report from response supervisor.

66 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 61 Section 5 : Action sheets 5.2b.3 Escalation of Response The leading Officer from each organisation will decide if an escalation of response is required and whether the formation of a Marine Response Centre is necessary. Marine Response Centre (MRC) In the event of a Tier 2 or Tier 3 spill a Marine Response Centre (MRC) will be dedicated to the co-ordination of at sea recovery activities and protective booming. The selected building must have good communications facilities, adequate space for meetings and ideally a view of the incident. It may be appropriate to continue to use the Harbour Office, the Port Health Building or the MRCC depending upon its other commitments. The composition of the MRC is shown in Section 3.2b.1 - Responsibilities and Incident Control Arrangements. If the response is likely to become protracted, the lead Officer must make arrangements for the Marine Response Centre to be managed and run according to the need of the response team. This may entail providing catering and accommodation locally. Shoreline Response Centre (SRC) Additionally where there is shoreline cleaning requirement, a Shoreline Response Centre (SRC) is to be set up at County Hall under the direction of CC Emergency Management. The pre-planned organisation structure agreed with CC Emergency Management should be put into place allowing beach clean up activities to be proposed, sanctioned and carried out. A representative of the MRC will be assigned to the Management Team within the SRC as soon as practicable after it has been formed. The composition of the SRC is shown in Cornwall Council Coastal Counter Pollution Plan. Salvage Control Unit (SCU) In the event that there is an ongoing salvage incident, the Harbour Master will be required to attend meetings of the Salvage Control Unit (SCU). In this case the Deputy Harbour Master will assume command of the MRC in his absence. The decision as to whether or not it is necessary to form a Salvage Control Unit lies with the Secretary of State s Representative (SOSREP). The participants are listed in the National Contingency Plan chapter 5 and will normally number 6 or 7. Ideally the SCU will use the conference room at the MRCC which will make it necessary to use an alternate location for the MRC. The Harbour Master will retain the position of Incident Controller unless any change is agreed with the Government Agencies involved. If the response is likely to become protracted, the Harbour Master must make arrangements for the Marine Response Centre to be managed and run on a 24 hour basis. This may entail scaling down manning at night and arranging relief personnel where possible together with providing catering and accommodation arrangements locally. Details of buildings or rooms considered suitable for use as one of the above centres together with their capabilities are given in Section Responsibilities and Incident Control Arrangements.

67 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 62 Section 5 : Action sheets In the event that outside contractors are employed to assist with the clean-up, due notice must be taken of the Health and Safety Policy contained in Section 4.1 of this Plan. 5.2c Falmouth Harbour Commissioners Chairman The Falmouth Harbour Commissioners Chairman should be ready to assist if deemed necessary by the Harbour Master and must be in a position to make corporate decisions regarding contracts, media reporting and liaising with underwriters. FALMOUTH HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS CHAIRMAN NO. 1 2 ACTION Obtain briefing from Harbour Master with situation report and then relocate to Harbour Office if required. Assess incident in terms of: People Environment Damage to facilities Disruption to business REFER TO 3 Approve outline response strategy Response Strategy Sect Approve immediate and future contracted equipment requirements. Mobilisation Procedure Sect Arrange initial Public Relations programme. Utilise advice and pro-forma statement Sect Attend review meetings in Marine Response Centre.

68 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 63 Section 5 : Action sheets 5.3 FALMOUTH DOCKS 5.3a.1 Observer of The Incident NB This checklist should be photocopied and placed at strategic locations around the docks. Observer of the incident calls: Primarily the Falmouth Docks or Changes Police required or Coastguard or EA who obtain fullest details with contact number of the observer if possible Information passed to Dock Master For specific telephone numbers see Section 12.

69 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 64 Section 5 : Action sheets 5.3a.2. Information to be obtained as initial spill Report Date: Time: 1. Name of person reporting incident 2. Job Title 3. Details of Company/organisation or address 4. Call back number 5. Location of the Incident 6. Estimated quantity of spilled oil litres/tonnes 7. Type of oil spilled 8. Action taken to prevent further spillage 9. Other relevant information

70 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 65 Section 5 : Action sheets 5.3b Falmouth Docks Marine Operations Manager 5.3b.1 Initial response upon notification of a spill OIL SPILL Where is the spill? What size? What type of oil Tidal state Weather conditions REMAINING IN DOCK AREA MOVING OUTSIDE LIMITS Is the spill being handled locally? NO Mobilise Tier 1 Equipment & Personnel Report spill to: MCA, EA, NE Inform Cornwall Council Report spill to MCA Consult with NE and EA Inform Cornwall Council YES Is sufficient action being taken? NO Mobilise Tier 2 and/or Tier 3 response NO Can it be allowed to disperse naturally? Consult with EH, EA and Cornwall Council regarding appropriate response Inform The Port of Falmouth YES YES Report spill to MCA, EA, NE and Cornwall Council NO Is spill likely to impact sensitive shoreline? YES Monitor until clean-up completed. Organise disposal of waste. Complete spill report. Clean up as required. Dispose of arising. Monitor. Complete spill report Report spill to Cornwall Council. Monitor. Complete spill report.

71 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 66 Section 5 : Action sheets 5.3b.2 Action sheet for the Falmouth Docks - Marine Operations Manager In the event of a call out requirement, the following action sheets should be used as a check list to ensure proper cover of all aspects of response. Marine Operations Manager NO ACTION Obtain all available information. Ensure that an Incident Log has been started. Determine initial level of manpower and equipment resource mobilisation required. Establish communication with all concerned parties and ensure that statutory reporting requirements have been carried out. Determine level of response that has been initiated and inform Coastguard, EA and NE of intended response. Inform The Ports of Falmouth and the Cornwall Council if spreading outwith Harbour Limits. Determine level of response required from duty personnel. Contact/Call out Incident Response Team Personnel, activate MRC as appropriate. REFER TO Sect. 8.2 Tiered Response Sect. 11 Statutory Notification Sect 6.1 and 8.1 Tiered Resources Sect. 1.8 Mobilisation Procedure Sect NO. 7 8 Ensure that a sample of spilt oil is being taken, especially when the origin of the spill is unknown or legal proceedings are liable to be taken. TIER 1 SPILL RESPONSE ACTION Call-out Duty Team to handle all additional spill notifications. Monitor situation. Obtain regular briefings from Clean-up Supervisor on progress of clean up. MCA s STOp Notice 4/01 -Part 3 Appendix Ill REFER TO Statutory Notification Sect. 6.1

72 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 67 Section 5 : Action sheets 9 10 Determine likely impact of incident. Complete and log a full report If it appears that the spill has escalated, proceed as for Tier 2 and Tier 3 incidents. 11 Make predictions of trajectory and fate of oil. 12 Implement at sea recovery operations and booming strategy NO TIER 2 AND 3 INCIDENTS ACTION Convene Marine Response Centre to manage spill response. Contact Tier 2 Contractor (s) as appropriate. Start and maintain an accurate log of all communications with contractor(s). Establish communication link with the contractor s Response Manager and issue a call back number. REFER TO Section Determine extent of incident in terms of: Any casualties Any safety hazard Damage to facilities Extent of pollution Results of any actions taken so far. Brief Contracted Response Supervisor of actions as appropriate. Liaise with Cornwall Council to implement shoreline clean up as required. Consider location and establishment of SRC Establish review/planning meetings. Continue normal communications and ad hoc briefings. When incident stood down confirm incident closure with all agencies involved. Complete incident log and ensure receipt of report from response supervisor.

73 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 68 Section 5 : Action sheets 5.3b.3 Escalation of Response The leading Officer from each organisation will decide if an escalation of response is required and whether the formation of a Marine Response Centre is necessary. Marine Response Centre In the event of a Tier 2 or Tier 3 incident a Marine Response Centre (MRC) will be dedicated to the co-ordination of at sea recovery activities and protective booming. The selected building must have good communications facilities, adequate space for meetings and if possible provide a clear view of the incident. It may be appropriate to continue to use the Dock Master s Office, the Port Health Building or the Marine Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) depending upon existing commitments. The composition of the MRC is shown in Section 3.2b.1, Responsibilities and Incident Control Arrangements. If the response is likely to become protracted, the Marine Operations Manager must make arrangements for the Marine Response Centre to be managed and run according to the need of the response team. This may entail providing catering and accommodation locally. Shoreline Response Centre (SRC) Additionally where there is a requirement for shoreline clean up, a Shoreline Response Centre (SRC) is to be set up at County Hall under the direction of Cornwall Council Head of Emergency Management. The pre-planned organisation structure agreed with Cornwall Council Emergency Management should be put into place allowing beach clean up activities to be proposed, sanctioned and carried out. A representative of the MRC will be assigned to the Management Team within the SRC as soon as is practicable after its formation. The composition of the SRC is shown in Cornwall Council Coastal Counter Pollution Plan. Salvage Control Unit (SCU) In the event that there is an ongoing salvage incident, the Marine Operations Manager will be required to attend meetings of the Salvage Control Unit (SCU). In his absence a nominated deputy will assume command of the MRC. The decision on the requirement for the formation of a Salvage Control Unit lies with the Secretary of State Representative (SOSREP). The participants are listed in the National Contingency Plan Chapter 5 and will normally number 6 or 7. Ideally the SCU will use the conference room at the MRCC which will make it necessary to use an alternate location for the MRC. The Marine Operations Manager will retain the position of Incident Controller unless any change is agreed with the government agencies involved. If the response is likely to become protracted, the Marine Operations Manager must make arrangements for the MRC to be managed and run on a 24 hour basis. This may entail scaling down manning at night and arranging relief personnel where possible together with the provision of catering and accommodation arrangements locally.

74 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 69 Section 5 : Action sheets Details of buildings or rooms considered suitable for use as one of the above centres together with their capabilities are given in Section 3.2 Responsibilities and Incident Control Arrangements. In the event that outside contractors are employed to assist with the clean-up due notice must be taken of the Health and Safety Policy contained in Section 4.1 of this document.

75 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 70 Section 5 : Action sheets 5.3c Falmouth Docks & Engineering Company - Port Operations Director The Falmouth Docks & Engineering Company Port Operations Director should be ready to assist if deemed necessary by the Marine Operations Manager and must be in a position to make corporate decisions regarding contracts, media reporting and liaising with underwriters. PORT OPERATIONS DIRECTOR NO. ACTION REFER TO 1 2 Obtain briefing from Marine Operations Manager with situation report and then relocate to Dock Office if required. Assess incident in terms of: People Environment Damage to facilities Disruption to business 3 Approve outline response strategy Response Strategy Sect Approve immediate and future contracted equipment requirements. Mobilisation Procedure Sect Arrange initial Public Relations programme. Utilise advice and pro-forma statement Sect Attend review meetings in Marine Response Centre

76 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 71 Section 6: Communications Section 6: Communications 6.1 Notification Matrix Oil Spill Tier For contact numbers see Section 12: Contact Directory Organisation Method Remarks Cornwall Council Duty EMO Or Falmouth Harbour Commissioners Chairman Or Falmouth Docks & Engineering Company Port Operations Director & Managing Director MCA MRCC Falmouth NE EA MMO Telephone Telephone Fax Telephone, Pager Fax Telephone, Pager Telephone, Fax Coastguard will require information on the Oil Spill Report Form in Section 8.1. Confirm details with fax. Coastguard will inform the Fax all spills. Contact if spill exceeds one tonne and ask for NE oil pollution advisor Contact Duty Incident Officer Contact Duty Incident Officer Oil Spill Contractor Telephone Contact the 24-hr contact number and ask for the Duty Manager Notify immediately by phone Confirm by fax Notify during normal hours. For telephone and fax numbers see Section 12

77 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 72 Section 6: Communications 6.2 Communications and Reporting Reporting of Oil Pollution It is essential that all spills are reported by whatever means as quickly as possible. A. Responsibility for reporting of oil pollution rests with the Ship's Master in all cases involving a vessel and with the berth Operator in the case of a berth or quayside incident. In cases involving a vessel alongside both parties are equally responsible. B. Any person either ashore or afloat, seeing oil pollution on the water within the Harbour Authorities jurisdiction or liable to pose a threat to it, should report the matter whether or not the source is known (Section 5.1). C. The incident controller, Harbour Master / Marine Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring mandatory notifications are made (Section 3.6) Communications Records Initially, reports will be passed by telephone both landline and mobile (when using mobiles, due consideration should be given to security implications). The Harbour Authority maintains VHF sets which would be issued to supervisors once a clean-up strategy had been established. Communications between personnel involved in oil recovery will be via marine VHF channel 10. Both the MRC and SRC will have substantial landline capacity and relevant numbers will be issued to all those involved in the marine response and shoreline clean up. VHF channel 10 is nominated for marine assets dealing with an oil pollution incident. Should further segregation of traffic be required due to high volume a detailed communication plan will be issued by the MRC. In the event of a major incident, a media contact line to be set up as soon as possible. In the event of a major clean-up operation a shift system will be instituted to ensure the main telephone position is manned on a 24 hours basis. It is essential that all events occurring during an incident are logged and recorded (sheet shown in Section 8.2). This will provide assistance if liability, compensation or reimbursement issues arise as a result of the incident. To achieve this, logs should be kept by all key personnel. Entries in the logs should, as a minimum, show details of events, actions taken, communications with outside Agencies, decisions made and points relevant to the operation. These logs should be forwarded to the Harbour Master / Marine Operations Manager once the incident has ended to form part of the final incident report and provide the basis for a wash-up meeting.

78 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 73 Section 7: Sensitive Areas Response Information Section 7: Sensitive Areas Response Information The Falmouth Bay area is one of the most important sites for marine wildlife in Europe, as reflected by its Special Area of Conservation (SAC) status. It also contains 6 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) which either border or include marine areas, 2 Voluntary Marine Conservation Areas (VMCA) and a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) which is adjacent to the coast. The Maritime Management Organisation (MMO), Natural England (NE) and the Environment Agency (EA) must be consulted before any clean up operations start. 7.1 Fal & Helford Special Area of Conservation (SAC) This covers both the Fal and Helford Estuaries up to their tidal limits, excluding Restronguet Creek and the upper Penryn River. Within the SSSls listed in Section 7.2, the SAC extends to MHW whilst outside SSSls, it extends to MLW only. The seaward boundary is between Zone Point and Manacle Point. The SAC is important for the following habitats: saltmarsh, intertidal mudflats, eelgrass beds, maerl (calcified seaweed) beds, intertidal rocky shores and subtidal rocky reefs and sandbanks. There is a responsibility placed upon all of the harbour authorities, Natural England, South West Water, Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA), Environment Agency and Cornwall Council to protect the SAC using their statutory powers. There is a Management Scheme covering the site, which is held by all relevant authorities within this area, detailing management actions necessary for the maintenance of the site s features. Boundary of Special Area of Conservation

79 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 74 Section 7: Sensitive Areas Response Information 7.2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in the Plan area Merthen Wood This extends for nearly 2 km along the northern shore of the Helford River, occupying the peninsula between the main river and Polwheveral Creek. This site is one of the largest remaining semi-natural ancient oak woodlands in Cornwall and supports a large range of other plant and animal species. The oak trees extend down to just above MHW Rosemullion Head This covers a 2-km section of coast north of the mouth of the Helford River. The cliffs and intertidal reefs are of particular interest for their geology. The rocky shores of Parsons Beach and Prisk Cove are of national importance for seaweed s, regional importance for other marine life found on rocks and boulders and for the nationally rare Giant Goby present in shallow pools on the upper shore Lower Fal and Helford Intertidal This covers the majority of the shores the Helford River, excluding Helford Creek, Helford Passage and Durgan; also includes the Percuil River and the rocky shores between Flushing Kiln Quay and Penarrow Point on the west of the Fal and between Carricknath Point and Zone Point on the east bank. These sites are important for their varied and rich intertidal mud, sand and rock habitats and the Percuil river is recognised as a site of primary Marine Biological Importance for the range of marine plants and animals it supports Upper Fal Estuary and Woods Malpas Swanpool This includes the Tresillian River and Fal/Ruan Creek down to MLW, as well as the east bank of the estuary from the mouth of the Fal/Ruan to Turnaware Point. This site is important for its intertidal mudflats and saltmarsh, which support nationally important numbers of waders and wildfowl. It also includes the ancient semi-natural oak woodlands around these shores and the rare transition of the mud to saltmarsh to willow scrub to oak woodland at the head of the Fal at Sett Bridge. This site extends the Truro River from Malpas Point up to Tesco. It is important for its intertidal mudflats, which are feeding grounds for waders and wildfowl including nationally important numbers of black tailed godwits.

80 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 75 Section 7: Sensitive Areas Response Information This is the lagoon behind Swanpool Beach, which is connected to the sea via a culvert under the road. This is one of the 11 most important brackish lagoons in Britain and the only British location for the trembling sea mat bryozoan. It is also a Local Nature Reserve. Note: SSSI s are on land Map illustrating key SSSI, VMCA sites and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

81 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 76 Section 7: Sensitive Areas Response Information 7.3 Voluntary Marine Conservation Areas (VMCA) These are non-statutory designations but still indicate the importance of these areas for their marine wildlife. Both are within the Fal and Helford SAC Helford VMCA This covers the entire Helford River from its tidal limits to a line drawn between Rosemullion Head and Nare Point, including Gillan Creek. The Helford VMCA is overseen by a active local group of volunteers and representatives from local statutory and non-statutory bodies, who may be useful in providing detailed local information for the Helford Roseland VMCA This covers the Percuil River from its tidal limits to its mouth and includes the St. Mawes Bank area between Castle Point and St. Just. This VMCA is no longer actively managed or promoted by a local group. 7.4 Fisheries information Over 100 fish species have been recorded from the Fal and Helford estuaries, including the rare twaite shad. Both estuaries are covered by Bass Nursery Areas, reflecting their importance for bass. Free swimming fish are usually able to avoid pollution although the shallow waters at the heads of the creeks where juvenile fish congregate would be vulnerable to smothering by oil. Both estuaries contain subtidal beds of native oysters, which are commercially harvested and re-laid for fattening up. Mussels are also present on the pontoons in the upper Fal and in Port Navas Creek. Any shellfish exposed at low water will immediately become smothered and subtidal beds will be affected if oil reaches them from the surface. The use of dispersants is therefore banned in these areas and priority must be given to preventing oil reaching the shellfish beds. Specialist advice on the protection of the shellfisheries should be sought from the local MMO District Marine Officer, Cornwall Council Port and the Port of Truro Oyster Fishery (administered by Truro Harbour Office). Advice should additionally be sought from the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS). Local fishermen should be provided with up to date information on any spill to avoid contamination of any fixed or mobile gear in the area. 7.5 Tidal Streams

82 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 77 Section 7: Sensitive Areas Response Information In Carrick Roads, tidal streams flow roughly in the direction of the channel (north to south) and in the narrows they attain a spring rate of 1.5 knots, but less over the banks. After heavy rainfall the ebb stream runs for a longer period and its rate increases to a maximum of 2 knots, with a corresponding reduction in the duration of the flood stream. Maximum spring tidal streams in the entrance to Falmouth Harbour of 0.9 knots occur at 022 degrees, 4 hours before high water at Devonport, (Admiralty Chart 154) observations from a state of the art data telemetry buoy, transmitting current vector information at a resolution of 10 minutes within Falmouth Harbour - suggest that the current speeds are 0.5 knots greater than predicted in Admiralty Current Directions (as stated above). The difference in current speed is more prevalent on the mean neap range compared to the mean spring and at times of predicted slack water. These differences have been attributed to the accuracy of the data buoy instrumentation and the resolution of the long term observation data giving more accurate results through their sensitivity. Local current anomalies appear to be affecting neap cycles of both Admiralty Tidal Diamonds and observed currents. However, these local influences were not seen in the spring range where the current speeds were greater removing local effects (LeMaitre. M., University of Plymouth, 2010). There is also a significant difference between the neap and spring surface currents. An analysis within Falmouth Bay (to the South East of FHC s Port Limits) has been conducted showing tidal currents and tide height range (using Polpred software with the high resolution UKCS Model -CS20-15HC). Current speed output from this model are depth averaged, so they represent the mean current speed in the water column at that location. The forecast model ran over summer 2011 and encompassed the autumn equinox tides. The maximum tide height range is given by the forecast as 5.47 m just after the autumn equinox (see Figure 1) and the maximum tidal current is given as 0.41 m/s during the same period (see Figure 2). Figure 3 illustrates the tidal currents as vectors showing that the stream runs along a SW - NE path (Parish.D., University of Exeter, 2011)

83 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 78 Section 7: Sensitive Areas Response Information Figure 1: Tide height range forecast at the SE of FHC s Port Limits Figure 2: Tidal current forecast for a location to the SE of FHC s port limits Figure 3: Tidal current vectors for the forecast at a location to the SE of FHC s Port Limits

84 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 79 Section 8: Report Forms and checklists Section 8: Report Forms and Checklists 8.1 CG77 POLREP Pollution Report Form To MCA MRCC Falmouth Copy to Agencies as required From Cornwall Council Or Falmouth Harbour Commissioners Or Falmouth Docks & Engineering Company. Part 1 Information which should be provided in an Initial pollution report A. Classification of Report: (i) doubtful (ii) probable (iii) confirmed (Delete as necessary) B. Date: Time: pollution observed Identity of Observer/Reporter: C. Position of Pollution (by latitude and longitude if possible, state range and bearing from some prominent landmark) Extent of Pollution litres/barrels/tonnes Size of polluted area from (from where sighted) (estimated amount of pollution, e.g. size of polluted area, number of tonnes of oil spilled; or number of containers, drums, etc. lost. When appropriate give position of observer relative to pollution) D. Wind Speed: knots; Direction from: Tidal status at time pollution observed: after/before HW/LW E. Weather Conditions and sea state: sea state/ wave height metres F. Characteristics of Pollution: Type: (e.g. oil, crude, diesel: packaged or bulk chemicals UN Number if known, garbage) Appearance: (E.g.: liquids, floating solid, liquid oil, semi-liquid sludge: tarry lumps; weathered oil, discoloration of sea; visible vapour; etc.)

85 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 80 Section 8: Report Forms and checklists G. Source of Pollution: (from vessel or other undertaking) Cause of Pollution: (Apparent deliberate discharge or casualty. If the latter give a brief description. Where possible name, type, size, nationality and Port of Registry of polluting vessel. If vessel underway give course speed and destination if known) H. Details of other vessels in the area: (to be given if the polluter cannot be identified and the spill is considered to be of recent origin) J. Photographs taken Yes / No Sample taken for analysis Yes / No K. Remedial action taken, or intended, to deal with spillage: L. Forecast of likely effect of pollution: (e.g. arrival on coastline, with estimated timing) M. Names of those informed and other than addresses: N. Any Other relevant information: (e.g. names of other witnesses, references to other instances of pollution pointing to source)

86 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 81 Section 8: Report Forms and checklists Part 2 Supplementary information to be provided later (this part may be disregarded when POLREPS are for UK internal distribution only) O. Results of sample analysis P. Results of photographic analysis Q. Results of supplementary Inquiries: (e.g. inspection by Surveyors, statements from ship s personnel, etc. if applicable) R. Results of mathematical models

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88 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 83 Section 9: Waste Disposal Operations Section 9: Waste Disposal Operations 9.1 Safe Handling of waste The safe handling and disposal of recovered oil is governed by relevant sections in the following legislation: a) The Environmental Protection Act 1990 b) The controlled waste (Registration of Carriers and Seizure of Vehicles) Regulations 1991 c) Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 d) The Waste Management Licensing Regulations 1994 e) Special Waste Regulations (as amended) 1996 If oily waste material is produced as a result of a pollution incident then the polluting party (operator) has a duty of care to ensure that the waste is handled, transported and ultimately disposed of in an appropriate manner. If the material is to be handled by contractors then the operator (to reduce liabilities to a minimum) has to ensure that each contractor has the relevant waste transportation and disposal licenses. NE should be consulted over proposals to dispose or store oily waste material to ensure that nature conservation sites are not affected. FPL has a licensed waste oil recovery facility that may be used in the event of a spill. In addition HM Revenue and Customs must be notified if recovered oil is brought ashore by dedicated oil recovery vessels. Landing should not be hindered by the absence of an official from HM Customs and Excise; however, the Operator should maintain a careful log on quantity and nature of the recovered oil. The options for waste disposal or treatment of material, be it oily liquids or oiled solids are: Temporary Storage / Clean, Treat, Stabilise, Recover, Re-use 1. Discuss requirement to establish temporary storage sites along the shoreline with EA, Cornwall Council and Natural England, when on or adjacent to an SSSI. 2. If agreed, identify temporary storage sites in close liaison with the EA and Cornwall Council. 3. Instruct Oil Spill Response Contractors to construct temporary storage sites. Area to be isolated, outlets and drains plugged, membrane laid, bunded area created, skips set or lagoons lined 4. Confirm treatment methods and ultimate disposal with Regulator and Cornwall Council. 5. In close liaison with the Oil Spill Response Contractors agree course of action and assist with the necessary arrangements where necessary.

89 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 84 Section 9: Waste Disposal Operations Temporary Storage and then to Appropriate Disposal Site for Burial 1. Discuss requirement to establish temporary storage sites along the shoreline with the EA and Cornwall Council (include NE if within SSSI). 2. If agreed, identify temporary storage sites in close liaison with the EA and Cornwall Council. 3. Instruct Oil Spill Response Contractors to construct temporary storage sites. Area to be isolated, outlets and drains plugged, membrane laid, bunded area created, skips set or lagoons lined 4. Identify suitably licensed waste carrier to remove material from site. 5. Confirm with waste carrier the disposal route and ultimate disposal site. Liaise with EA to ensure that the disposal strategy is acceptable. 6. Ensure all associated paperwork, i.e. consignment notes, are retained and catalogued Take to Refinery / Incinerator (mainly for oily liquids only) 1. Identify suitably licensed waste carrier to remove material from site. 2. Identify suitable facility to receive the waste. 3. Confirm with waste carrier the disposal route and ultimate disposal site. Liaise with the Regulator to ensure that the disposal strategy is acceptable. 4. Ensure all associated paperwork, i.e. consignment notes, are retained and catalogued Direct Transportation to Appropriate Disposal Site for Burial 1. Identify suitably licensed waste carrier to remove material from site. 2. Confirm with waste carrier the disposal route and ultimate disposal site. Liaise with the Regulator to ensure that the disposal strategy is acceptable. 3. Ensure all associated paperwork, i.e. consignment notes, are retained and catalogued Oily Liquids Recovered at Sea and Held on a Dedicated Oil Recovery Vessel 1. Notify HM Revenue and Customs that you intend to land recovered oil. 2. Identify suitable oil handling plant (refinery) to receive the waste. 3. If 2 is not available identify a harbour with a suitable berth for handling oils. 4. Identify a suitably licensed waste carrier to take the oily liquids off the vessel. 5. Confirm the disposal route with the waste carrier. 6. Notify Regulator and confirm that the identified disposal route meets with their satisfaction. Ensure all associated paperwork, i.e. consignment notes, are retained and catalogued.

90 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 85 Section 10: Press & Public Information Section 10: Press and Public Information 10.1 Press Statement In the event of a pollution incident, it will be necessary for an efficient and comprehensive information service to be brought into action so as to: Deal professionally with the representatives of the media. Consider the use of contracted media consultants. Co-ordinate and release information to the general public regarding the pollution incident and the Harbour Authority s response to it. Keep Staff and Board members informed of developments regarding the progress of the incident; in so far as it affects their responsibilities. Minimise the pressures on those directly concerned with combating the spill For guidance it would be expected as follows: Tier 1 spill: Harbour / Dock Authority involvement only; Tier 2 spill: Council and Harbour / Dock Authority with press staff from Cornwall Council. Tier 3 spill: SRC established with MCA/CC Press Office staff in attendance. A dedicated media team will be based at the SRC in County Hall. All media enquiries will be referred here with telephone numbers to be made available at an early stage at the Authority HQ and MRCC. Press Conferences will be organised at regular intervals by the media team who will request attendance of operational personnel as required. It is essential that the media be provided with a balanced" view of the incident and actions taken. Remarks like No comment only increase rumour and fuel unnecessary speculation. Below is the format of a Press Holding Statement that can be used by a responsible Harbour Authority Manager pending full details becoming available and a press release issued Initial Press Statement Cornwall Council / Falmouth Harbour Commissioners / Falmouth Docks & Engineering Company confirm that an incident has occurred (state where and give brief description) at approximately (give time) hours today. Emergency response procedures have been initiated and relevant authorities (have been/ are being) advised. All support services are being co-ordinated through the Authority s incident response team and every possible effort is being made both to minimise risk to personnel at the scene and to contain and mitigate any effects. Further information will be released, (as it becomes available) at a press conference scheduled for.. time today Media Management to interface with National Contingency Plan

91 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 86 Section 10: Press & Public Information Failure to consider the media response at an early stage may have serious implications for the management of the whole incident It is essential that the media team 1. identifies the agencies responsible for handling various aspects of the situation; 2. ensures that media activity does not interfere with operational activity Initial stage Recognising an incident which has major media potential; Recognising the fact that journalists may tune in to emergency channels; The media may need to be reminded that in the period immediately following a major incident precise information may be difficult to give. Therefore initial statements should focus on what is happening, what the limitations of knowledge are and what is being done to arrive at a fuller appreciation of the situation Second stage Within the first hour establish a local spokesman to give brief confirmation of the incident as per the proforma press release within this plan; Ensure statements are confined to briefest statement of facts; Minimise risk of conflicting or misleading information being released e.g. Inform lead agency before giving verbal statements If not possible to inform before, then as soon as possible thereafter Co-ordinate/contact people within other organisations who may be contacted by media If shore line clean up develops, Cornwall Council may become lead agency Liaise with other press officers as matter of urgency; Alert and mobilise crisis media team this may involve MCA who will provide free assistance for the first 24 hours ONLY; Establish a media liaison point and centre Media Centre Consideration should be given to the siting of a joint media centre capable of accommodating large numbers of people where press conferences will be held. Site press office within the media centre will need to be resourced with people, telecommunications equipment, and stationery. Clerical staff will need to be sourced to log calls, file material, progress chase, maintain displays of up to date press statements, photographs and plans. These people need to be briefed. Other components of a media centre are a security/reception area; media area; briefing area; staff area; car park.

92 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 2: Actions & Operations Page 87 Section 10: Press & Public Information Managing the incident Initial focus will be the scene of the incident so control of media activity must be established quickly. Record attendance of journalists and their contact details for accreditation purposes. Co-ordinated approach to the media must be established and joint statements issued. Identify the key spokesman, who will front the operation and liaise on technical issues. Joint statements must be agreed. Lead press officer must be aware of senior management arrangements so that he/she may oversee all activities including activities at media liaison point; arrangements for media to visit the site; accreditation; arrangements for overall monitoring. If statements are accurate journalists are more likely to attend briefings rather than speculate or obtain information outwith the established channels. Factual statements must not include speculation. There may be limitations on the release of information owing to potential prejudicing of possible criminal proceedings. The management of large numbers of journalists may be eased by establishing pooling arrangements, although the media will not necessarily welcome this. If a vacuum is created self appointed experts will appear to fill it Delivery and Content Establish a mechanism for responding to media enquiries, arranging conferences, visits. Monitor and analyse reporting. Watch for any trends of inaccuracy or bias and take steps to correct them Content and Presentation Communication material must be succinct and provide explanations and usable illustrations of local geography and techniques being used. This may include explanation of each participant s role with names and titles, presented as a fact sheet; maps and graphics; fact sheets on techniques being used Media Access The media will seek access to the immediate vicinity and the Marine Response Centre. Decisions should be taken at senior level as to what access to allow and

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101 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 3: Data Directory Page 96 Section12: Contact Directory Section 12: Contact Directory The Port of Truro Harbour Office (office hours) Tel Tel Fax Out of hours Tel Mark Killingback (HM) Mob Paul Ferris Mob Andy Brigden Tel The Port of Penryn Tel (Occasional manned, use Truro if no answer) Falmouth Harbour Commissioners The Port of Falmouth Harbour Office (Office Hours) Tel Pilot Desk (diverts to mobile 24/7) Duty Harbour master Duty Leisure manager Fax (not monitored 24/7) Falmouth Haven Falmouth Docks & Engineering Company A&P Docks police ( main gate) Duty dockmaster Mobile (24 hr) Office (Dockmaster) Fax (not 24 hrs) mom@ap-group.co.uk Maritime & Coastguard Agency - MCA Falmouth Marine Rescue Tel Co-ordination Centre Fax falmouth.cg@mcga.gov.uk Natural England (NE) Marine Pollution Specialist (24 Hours) Tel (telephone number above is 1 st point of contact marine.incidents@naturalengland.org.uk Kevin Cook (not 1 st point Contact)

102 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 3: Data Directory Page 97 Section12: Contact Directory Environment Agency (EA) Environmental protection duty officer via- Tel (office hours) Exeter Regional Control Centre Tel (24 hrs) Marine Management Organisation Oil spill treatment product approval Tel (telephone as well not 24hr) Note out of hours back up by fax to Defra duty room below Out of hours duty officer (1 st point of Contact) Tel Alternative contact via DEFRA Duty Room Fax District Marine Officer, Newlyn based St Clare Penzance Tel Fax Out of hours: Contact via DEFRA Duty Room Pollution Response manager (Bernie Christie) Not for first contact Tel Cornwall Council Duty EMO contact via Tel Fire control Tel (NOT FOR GENERAL DISTRIBUTION) Cornwall Wildlife Trust Conservation Officer Tel Fax Marine stranding network 24 hr tel RSPB South West Regional Officer Tel regional conservation Mgr. Conservation Officer Cornwall Tel (Paul St Pierre) Mob Tony Richardson Regional director OOH RSPCA National Enquiry Line Tel Emergency Services connection Tel (NOT TO BE GIVEN _EMERGENCY SITUATIONS ONLY E.G. MAJOR SPILL)

103 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 3: Data Directory Page 98 Port Users Falmouth Petroleum Ltd (FPL) Tel Fax Paul Denmead Mob Steve Johnson Dave Belt Nick Hirst Mark Treleavan Falmouth Industry Tramp Oil & Marine Ltd Tel Phil Julian ops Manager (UK) Steve Mayle Assistant Marine Operations manager Jonathon Czunys Operations assistant Mylor Yacht harbour Tel Fax Port Pendennis Marina Tel Mark Webster (Emergency OOH) Tel Falmouth Marina (24hrs) Tel

104 Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 3: Data Directory Page 99 Spill Response Contractors Braemar Howells Ltd (A&P and Truro Contractor) (1 st point of contact)(24 hrs) Local base Falmouth(off hr)2 nd CALL Steve King Mob Adler and Allan(FHC Contractor) Tel Briggs Environmental Services Ltd Tel (24 hrs) Fax Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL) Tel (24 hrs) Southampton - Duty Manager Fax The OSRL Duty Manager will be alerted who will then contact the informant by phone and request confirmation for mobilisation of resources by fax. Waste Disposal Contractor Viridor St Austell Tel Note Out of hours a mobile will be given by answerphone for emergency use

105 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries- Oil Spill contingency Plan Part 3: Data Directory Page 100 Section13: Resources Directory Section 13: Resources Directory The equipment listed below is the minimum agreed by each agency to hold at any one time THE PORT OF TRURO AND PENRYN Harbour Master: Capt. Mark Killingback The Harbour Office Town Quay TRURO Cornwall TR1 2HJ Tel: Holding Area Lighterage Quay, Truro Equipment Held 20m inflatable boom 3m x 20 cm heavy sea sorbent boom 3m x 12cm light sea sorbent boom 50m oil only sweeping roll (light oil) 100 x bonded oil only pads (light oil) oil only pillows (light oil) bags of oil particulate (light oil) 100 x heavy oil only pads oil skirts (pom-poms) bags of oil particulate (heavy oil) 50m heavy oil sweep special waste HD poly bags oil spill sampling kit coil polypropylene rope 100 heavy oil only pads oil skirts (pom-poms) bag of oil particulate (heavy oil) 50m heavy oil sweep special waste HD poly bags 100 bonded oil only pads (light oil) oil only pillows (light oil) bag of oil particulate 50m oil only sweeping roll (light oil) boat bilge kits bonded oil only pads (light oil) special waste HD poly bags Quantity

106 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries- Oil Spill contingency Plan Part 3: Data Directory Page 101 Section13: Resources Directory Tier 1 Resources Personnel 4 Permanent Staff Resources positioned on Lighterage Quay Resources 4 10ft x 8 sorbent booms 8 10ft x 5 sorbent booms 1 150ft sorbent roll 5 20m inflatable booms 4 X 100 sorbent pads 1 X coil polypropylene rope 1 Pack HD poly bags 1 Oil spill sampling kit Resources positioned at Marinas Resources 4 10ft x 5 sorbent booms 2 X 100 sorbent pads 1 X 100 sorbent sweeps 1 Length polypropylene rope 1 Pack HD poly bags Resources positioned at Penryn Harbour Resources 8 10ft x 5 sorbent booms 1 150ft sorbent roll 4 X 100 sorbent pads 1 X coil polypropylene rope 1 Pack HD poly bags Tier 1 / 2 Resources Falmouth Petroleum Ltd (FPL) Equipment Resources - At Sea recovery 90 metres GP750 Harbour Fence Boom 3 x 135 mtr GP750 Harbour Fence Boom 175 metres Sea Sentinel Boom 1 Desmi Roclean Mini Vac & Desmi Weir skimmer 1 OMI 140E Rope Mop Skimmer

107 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries- Oil Spill contingency Plan Part 3: Data Directory Page 102 Section13: Resources Directory Storage litres Trailer Mounted Bowser Tier 2 Resources Braemar Howells marine equipment Containment 7m x 250mm Yellow Retention Boom 5m x 250mm Yellow Retention Boom 5m x 250mm Yellow Retention Boom 10m x 250mm Yellow Retention Boom 5m x 250mm Yellow Retention Boom 5m x 350mm Yellow Retention Boom 10m x 500mm Yellow Retention Boom 5m x 500mm Yellow Retention Boom 5m x 500mm Yellow Retention Boom 3m x 250mm Yellow Retention Boom 3m x 250mm Yellow Retention Boom 75m x 500mm Red Retention boom & reel 1 Boom Reel Red 250 meters Galvanised Boom & Cover with Sea Sentinel Recovery 1 Komara 20 Skimmer 1 Silver Weir 1 ICEP Oil Water Seperator 3 Vertical Gravity Seperator 1 Oil Water Seperator Trailer Storage 2 Fastank 2000 Marine Vessels 1 Egmapol Barge 1 Jet Boat 1 Rib with Outboard Power Packs 1 Vikoma Power Pack

108 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries- Oil Spill contingency Plan Part 3: Data Directory Page 103 Section13: Resources Directory Transfer Pumps 1 Fire Pump 1 Barrel Pump 1 Barrel Pump Small 1 240V MONO 1" 1 Mono Pump 1" 1 Barrel Pump 1 Barrel Pump 1 Chemical Wilden 1 3" Diaphragm Pump 1 2" Diaphragm Pump 1 2" Diaphragm Pump 1 1" Diaphragm Pump 1 Hydraulic Spate Pump 1 3 Phase Spate 1 Single Nut Pump Specialist Equipment 1 MRU Skid mounted Vacuum Tank. Cap 22m cube 1 Diesel Vacuum Machine with Hopper. 4 dia suction Contractual Agreement The Ports of Truro and Penryn currently have a contract with Braemar Howells Ltd to provide the above referenced equipment and personnel in the event of an oil spill emergency Tier 3 Resources Tier 3 Response resources are available from main UK Response Contractors. The response will be in accordance with the National Contingency Plan.13.2 THE PORT OF FALMOUTH 13.2 PORT OF FALMOUTH (Falmouth Harbour Commissioners) Tier 1 Resources Personnel up to 6 staff available

109 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries- Oil Spill contingency Plan Part 3: Data Directory Page 104 Section13: Resources Directory Club Resources Resources 4 10ft x 8 sorbent booms 8 10ft x 5 sorbent booms 1 150ft sorbent roll 4 X 100 sorbent pads 1 X coil polypropylene rope 1 Pack HD poly bags 1 Oil spill sampling kit Resources positioned at Marinas Resources 4 10ft x 5 sorbent booms 2 X 100 sorbent pads 1 X 100 sorbent sweeps Lengths polypropylene rope 1 Pack HD poly bags Boom Mooring Equipment comprising; Mooring Blocks 1453kg 4 Mooring Blocks 1777kg 2 Risers 12mm 9.1m 6 Thrash Chains 30mm 2m 6 Pendants 2m 18 Support Buoys 75kg 24 Shackles 25mm 6 Shackles 10mm 48 Shackles 12mm 12 Rings 20mm 4 Chain (10mm): Chain (13mm): 10m 2 15m 4 20m 4 25m 4 40m 2 42m 4 60m 2 62m 2 72m 2 10m 2 62m 2

110 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries- Oil Spill contingency Plan Part 3: Data Directory Page 105 Section13: Resources Directory Tier 2 Contract Resources Equipment from contracted responder as per contract list. In the event of a tier 2 spill within Falmouth Harbour Commissioners Harbour Area resulting from an incident involving a WFS or FPL owned cargo (clean oils only) WFS or FPL will mobilise their tier 2 responder. Operational control will be retained by Falmouth Harbour Commissioners. In the event of a tier 2 spill within Falmouth Harbour Commissioners Harbour involving an Aegean owned cargo then Aegean will mobilise their responder Tier 2 Adler and Allan equipment RAPID RESPONSE VEHICLES 7.5 tonnes pre-loaded containment and Recovery tonnes rigid with tail lift 1 Inflatable Sea Boom 75i 200m Rigid Fence Boom 50p 80m Silverbeach 55 Shore sealing boom 80m Minimax Weir Skimmer 1 Spate 75c diesel driven pump 1 Safety boat, oars, pump and outboard 1 Generator Honda EC4000B 1 Lighting set 1 Fastank On Land Storage 2000 Gallon Blower Echo PB Honda WP20X Water Pump 1 Anchors chains, buoys 5 sets Rope 400m Medical Kit 1 Extinguisher Powder 2Kg 2 Heavy duty waste bags 100 Rakes and shovels 3 of each Towing Bridles 3 Sand bags 50 Stakes 6 Rammer 1 Sorbents 3m booms 4 Sorbents - Roll 1 Sorbents - sheets 3 packs PPE safety glasses, gauntlets, overalls 20 each Notice boards, barrier tape 2 each Mop 1 Decontamination tank 1 Polythene sheeting Large roll Fuel tanks 2 Tool kit and spares kit tonnes pre-loaded containment 2 Quantity Item Description 1 Sprinter or equivalent

111 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries- Oil Spill contingency Plan Part 3: Data Directory Page 106 Section13: Resources Directory 1 Safety Boat, Oars, Outboard 10 Inflatable sea boom 10m 5 inshore fence boom 10m (50p) 1 air fan blower 2 grab bags PPE 1 1st aid kit 1 2kg dry powder 5 anchors / chains / buoys 2 shovels 2 rakes 1 mop 1 rope 1 rope 1 oily waste bags 1 DPM 2 towing bridles 1 tool kit 2 3m abs boom 1 1 pack pads 1 abs roll 1 rubber gauntlets x 10 1 disposable overall x 10 1 safety goggles x 10 1 sand bags empty x 25 1 Barrier tape x 1 2 Fuel Tank 4.5ltr petrol / 2 stroke 5 Wooden stakes x 5 1 post rammer 1 Engine oil 1ltr 2 lifejackets 2 torches 2 2 x petrol cans 1 2 stroke oil 2 Shore sealing boom 10m 1 Water Pump RESPONSE TRAILERS 1.0 tonnes pre-loaded containment 4 Quantity Item Description 1 Box trailer towable by Land Rover or equivalent 60 Inflatable Sea Boom metres 50 Fence boom metres 40 Shore Sealing Boom metres 1 Petrol Air blower and adaptor 1 Water pump 5 Anchors, chains & tripping buoys 1 coil 10mm rope x 200m

112 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries- Oil Spill contingency Plan Part 3: Data Directory Page 107 Section13: Resources Directory 1 coil 12mm rope x 200m 3 Shovels 3 Rakes 100 Heavy duty blue waste bags 1 roll Polythene sheeting 2 Boom towing bridles 1 Tool Kit 1 First Aid Kit 4 Lengths of 3m oil absorbent boom 3 Packs of oil absorbent sheets 1 Oil absorbent roll 10 pairs Rubber gauntlets and disposal overalls 5 pairs Safety Glasses 50 Sand bags (empty) 1 Roll red and white barrier tape BOOMS Trident Silverboom 75i 1500m Trident Silverbeach m Vikoma Sentinel m powered reel system 200m Vikoma Sentinel m Vikoma Shoreguardian m Darcy Fenceboom (various sizes) 2000m Fence Boom m Troil Boom 90m Single Ship Sweep system 2 RECOVERY DEVICES / SKIMMERS Minimax Weir Skimmers 6 Dragonfly/ Minifly Weir skimmers 8 Komara 12k System 2 GT 185 Weir System with light oil adaptor 1 Ro-Clean Diesel Driven Rope Mop 5 Cowen Flowline towable Rope Mop and Separator unit 1 Vikoma T Disc 1 Air Rope Mop 1 PUMPS Double Diaphragm 2 inch ATEX air driven pumps 4 Double Diaphragm 1 inch ATEX air driven pumps 1 Diesel Driven Wilden Pumps 3 Submersible pumps Numerous SPATE 75c Diesel Driven Pumps 7 Trash Pumps Numerous Peristaltic Pumps Numerous Mobile High Capacity Diesel Driven Transfer Pump Units 6 BEACH VACUUM / POWERPACKS / COMPRESSORS AND BLOWERS Vikoma PB Vikoma Dual Pump and Powerpack 1 PHAROS 30 Kw Powerpack 1

113 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries- Oil Spill contingency Plan Part 3: Data Directory Page 108 Section13: Resources Directory Ro-Vac Beach Cleaning System 1 Vikoma Powervac System 1 Diesel Driven Compressors Numerous DISPERSANT SYSTEMS Back Pack Sprayers 6 STORAGE EQUIPMENT Fastank Roll-over tanks 6 Bowsers Numerous Bunded tanks / IBC Numerous RESPONSE SUPPORT VEHICLES 200 Vehicles including HGVs, Trailers and Vans, ADR tankers, Vac Tankers, flat beds, HIABS and diggers ANCILLIARIES Hot and cold pressure washers Generators and lighting systems CAT Scanners Hand Augers Mobile drill unit Strimmers, ladders, cables, drop pipes, hoses Gas monitors, Ventilators, Tripod and winch sets, safety harnesses, lifejackets Intrinsically safe VHF Grab bags, PPE HNS PACK X-Large Chemical suits 7 Barrier Chemical Gloves 31 Box Latex Gloves 1 Rubber Gauntlet 2 Black and Yellow Barrier Tape 1 Black and White Barrier Tape 2 Overshoes 10 Safety Goggles 8 Lights and Brackets 2 Oxygen Resuscitator 2 Spill Wipes 1 Pack Cable Ties 2 Water Testing Strip Packs 1 Valves (Assorted) 1 Spill Paper Wipes 2 Trellchem Suits 4 Splash Suits 10 Training Chemical Suits 1 Grey Suits 6 Green Chemical Suits 4 Green Suit (Training) 1 MIP Measuring System 1 Drager Escape Suits 2 BA Sets 4 Cylinder Test Gauge 1 Part Drager Mask 1 Drager filter 1 Spare Air Cylinder (Full) 4

114 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries- Oil Spill contingency Plan Part 3: Data Directory Page 109 Section13: Resources Directory Spare Air Cylinder (Empty) 1 Face Seal Wipes 62 BA Control Boards 3 Trolley Air Cylinders 2 Air Line 1 Box of Airlines 1 Face Mask Wash 2 Safety Shower 1 Drain Covers 3 Box of Measured Rope 1 Kimberly Clark Wipes 1 Tripod and Hoist 2 Box with Gas Tester 1 Empty Tubs 2 S295 Roll 2 Folder Haz Labels Info 1 Eye Wash 1 Inline Fuse 1 Inline Moisture Recycle (lengths) 3 MINIMUM SORBENT WAREHOUSE INVENTORY Absorbent Booms Code Description Size Qty per pack No. packs 0112/NET/3 Drizit Netted Absorbent Boom 20 cm x 3m /NET/3 Drizit Netted Absorbent Boom 12.5cm x 3m Absorbent Cushions Code Description Size Qty per pack No. packs 0110 Drizit Oil Absorbent Cushions 55 x 35 x cm 0110 Drizit Oil Absorbent Cushions (one off) 55 x 35 x cm Absorbent Pads Code Description Size Qty per pack No. packs 0140 Drizit Oil Absorbent Pads 40cm x 52cm /1 Drizit Oil Absorbent Pads 40cm x 50cm Absorbent Rolls Code Description Size Qty per pack No. packs 0142 Drizit Oil Absorbent Roll 100cm x 42m Drizit Oil Absorbent Mini Roll 50cm x 42m /D Drizit Oil Absorbent Double Roll 100cm x 42m /D Drizit Oil Absorbent Double Mini Roll 50cm x 42m 1 25 Absorbent Socks Code Description Size Qty per pack No. packs 0130/125/10 Drizit Oil Absorbent Socks 7.5 x 125 cm /300/5 Drizit Oil Absorbent Socks 7.5 x 300 cm 5 20

115 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries- Oil Spill contingency Plan Part 3: Data Directory Page 110 Section13: Resources Directory 0130/125 Drizit Oil Absorbent Socks (one off) 7.5 x 125 cm /300 Drizit Oil Absorbent Socks (one off) 7.5 x 300 cm Tier 3 Resources Tier 3 Response resources are available from main UK Response Contractors. The response will be in accordance with the National Contingency Plan FALMOUTH DOCKS Tier 1 Equipment Personnel 4 Permanent Staff Resources 8 10ft x 8 sorbent booms 8 10ft x 5 sorbent booms 2 150ft sorbent roll 5 X 100 sorbent pads 1 X coil polypropylene rope 1 Pack HD poly bags 1 Oil spill sampling kit Gal Temporary Storage Tank 2 200l Light Oil Msaks 2 200l Heavy Oil Msaks Tier 2 Resources Tier 3 Contractual Agreement The Falmouth Docks currently have a contract with Braemar Howells Ltd to provide equipment and personnel in the event of an oil spill emergency. In the event of a significant spillage of WFS or FPL owned cargo from a clean oil delivery ship or a spillage involving WFS or FPL product stored in FPL storage tanks WFS or FPL will mobilise OSRL as their Tier 2 Responder. Operational command will be retained by A & P in this scenario. Tier 3 Response resources are available from main UK Response Contractors. The response will be in accordance with the National Contingency Plan.

116 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries- Oil Spill contingency Plan Part 4: Appendices Page 111 Contents Part 4: Appendices Contents Appendix I: Waste Disposal Options Appendix II: Supervisors Health and Safety Spill Response Checklist and Guidelines Appendix III: STOp Notices Appendix IV: DEFRA Requirements for Dispersant Use Appendix V: Booming Plans Appendix VI: Contract arrangements

117 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries- Oil Spill contingency Plan Part 4: Appendices Page 112 Appendix I: Waste Disposal Options Appendix I: Waste Disposal Options I.1 The safe handling and disposal of recovered oil is governed by relevant sections in the following legislation: a) The Environmental Protection Act 1990 b) The controlled waste (Registration of Carriers and Seizure of Vehicles) Regulations 1991 c) Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 d) The Waste Management Licensing Regulations 1994 e) Special Waste Regulations1996 (as amended) I.1.1 I.1.2 I.1.3 If oily waste material is produced as a result of a pollution incident then the polluting party (operator) has a duty of care to ensure that the waste is contained, handled, transported and ultimately disposed of in an appropriate manner. If the material is to be handled by contractors then the operator (to reduce liabilities to a minimum) has to ensure that each contractor has the relevant transportation registration and waste management licenses, where applicable. In addition HM Revenue and Customs must be notified if recovered oil is brought ashore by dedicated oil recovery vessels. Landing should not be hindered by the absence of an official from HM Customs and Excise; however, the Operator should maintain a careful log on quantity and nature of the recovered oil. The options for waste disposal or treatment of material, be it oily liquids or oiled solids are: a) temporary store, clean, stabilise and then recover or re-use; b) temporary store and then take to appropriate disposal site for burial; c) transport to a refinery / incinerator (mainly for oily liquids only); d) transport to appropriate disposal site. Each disposal option is examined below with various points for consideration highlighted. I.1.3a Temporary Storage / Clean, Treat, Stabilise, Recover, Reuse This option aims to store temporarily the material and then, slowly over the ensuing period, to clean it or stabilise it and then to recover or reuse it. In most cases this is the best practical environmental option (BPEO). It avoids the risk of changing what was a marine oil pollution problem into an inland surface pollution problem or groundwater pollution problem. FPL has a limited licensed waste oil recovery facility that may be available in the event of a spill. From temporary storage the contaminated material can be stabilised with cement, lime, clay, organic binders, asphalt and composting. The characteristic of each product needs to be considered when determining the ultimate disposal route or any perceived end use. It is important to note that the treatment of wastes also comes under the waste management licensing system. Therefore,

118 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries- Oil Spill contingency Plan Part 4: Appendices Page 113 Appendix I: Waste Disposal Options any strategy to deal with the waste in this manner can only be developed through close liaison with Cornwall Council and the EA. I.1.3b Temporary Storage and Appropriate Disposal Site for Burial The reasons for constructing a temporary storage site are as follows: There is no immediate disposal outlet for large quantities of oil / sandmixture or for oil / water mixtures and clean-up can not be slowed or stopped. The equipment used to clean beaches is usually labour intensive and therefore requires an immediate transfer area adjacent to the site to be provided. The nature of the roads precludes high traffic densities. The in situ treatment of contaminated material is often preferable to removing large quantities of material from the shoreline. In addition, under the above legislation, the temporary storage site itself may require a Registered Exemption from Waste Management Licensing. Each site will have to be constructed in a specific manner. It is therefore essential that the construction of temporary storage sites be done through close liaison with Cornwall Council concerned and the EA. I.1.3c Take to a Refinery / Incinerator (mainly for oily liquids only) This material should be removed from site by a licensed waste handling company who will then arrange for its disposal in an appropriate manner. If there is suitable access, oily liquids produced from a shoreline clean-up operation can be removed from site by road tanker. If the oily liquids are on board a dedicated recovery vessel following an at sea containment and recovery operation then it can be transferred across the quay, at a suitable berth, to a road tanker or other suitable waste reception facility. Alternatively this waste can be fed directly into the reception facility at a marine terminal of an oil refinery. It is the responsibility of the Ships Master to ensure that this waste is disposed of appropriately. However, the Harbour Authority must confirm that any contractors have the necessary licenses to handle and dispose of the waste. The disposal route should also be agreed with EA to ensure it meets with their satisfaction. I.1.3d Direct to Appropriate Disposal Site All disposal sites require a Waste Management License. The license is specific to the type of material that can be disposed of at the site. There are only a few sites that are licensed to receive organic or chemically polluting materials (includes oily waste). There will be a charge levied by the site operator for depositing material at the site. In addition there is landfill tax / levy applied to all waste deposited in a landfill. Furthermore, waste crude oil is likely to be classified as Special Waste and should be treated as such until otherwise determined. It would therefore be subject to the Special Waste Regulations (as amended) Mixes of crude oil / sand and oil / seawater etc would probably be considered as Special Waste if the percentage of carcinogenic compounds is above 0.1%. It is therefore likely that oily beach materials and oil / water liquids would have to be handled as Special Waste.

119 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries- Oil Spill contingency Plan Part 4: Appendices Page 114 Appendix I: Waste Disposal Options The transportation of Special Wastes generally requires that the Environment Agency (EA) be informed before the waste is removed. This is done by filling in parts A, B and D of a Special Waste Consignment Note, available from the EA, which is sent to EA responsible for the receiving facility. This should be done at least three clear working days before the waste is to be moved. However, in the event of an 'emergency' EA may waive the requirement for prenotification. The licensed waste carrier completes part C of the Consignment Note and takes it with the load to the receiving facility. The licensed operator of the receiving facility then signs the consignment note to say that they have accepted the load and that they are authorised to manage it properly. The requirement for pre-notification generally does not apply to special waste from ships. Therefore oil recovered at sea by a dedicated Oil Recovery Vessel could be discharged within a harbour to an appropriate waste reception facility without having to pre-notify EA. However a consignment note will have to be supplied with each load sent for disposal. To ensure that oily waste material is transported and disposed of in an appropriate manner, a licensed waste carrier and disposal company should be contracted. The Operator and Waste Disposal Company should then liaise with EA to confirm that the disposal route identified meets with their satisfaction.

120 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 4: Appendices Page 115 Appendix II: Supervisors H&S Spill Response Checklist and Guidelines Appendix II: Supervisors Health and Safety Spill Response Checklist and Guidelines II.1 II.1.1 II.1.2 II.1.3 II.1.4 II.1.5 II.1.6 II.1.7 II.1.8 Applicable Statutory Law and its Implications The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 places a clear duty on all employers and persons responsible for premises to ensure that the workplace is safe and in the case of the employer, to have a safe system of work. This duty is placed regardless of whether the workers are employees, sub-contract workers, temporary workers or self employed persons. Implementation of the Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 requires that, all employers carry out suitable and sufficient Risk Assessments of all tasks to be undertaken in the workplace. Where five or more employees are employed then the Assessment is to be recorded and those at particular risk must be informed accordingly. These same regulations require that the employer executes a Safety Management System and that measurement of performance against standards is made. All employees must receive adequate training, information and supervision. Additionally, there is a requirement for all employees to receive suitable and sufficient health surveillance to ensure that they are fit to carry out the work and that the work and conditions do not cause them adverse effect. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992 requires that all equipment provided for use at work is safe and fit for purpose. The persons using the equipment must be adequately trained in its use and the operation must be properly supervised. The Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992 requires that all equipment provided is fit for purpose and does not cause adverse effect. That all personnel are trained in its use and that all associated risks are recorded controlled and pointed out to those affected. The Manual Handling Regulations 1992 requires that all work where lifting, pulling and pushing is involved, is assessed and all risks to the health and safety of those involved are reduced to a level as low as reasonably practicable. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1995 requires that all substances to which a worker may be exposed, including dusts and gasses are properly assessed and the risks to health reduced to a safe and acceptable level. In addition to the above legislation MCA s STOp 4/01 entitled Health, Safety and Welfare during shoreline Clean up, provides invaluable information, being based upon lessons gained from cumulative experiences of numerous spills (Appendix I).

121 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 4: Appendices Page 116 Appendix II: Supervisors H&S Spill Response Checklist and Guidelines II.2 II.2.1 II.2.2 Site Safety Assessment To achieve a Safe Operation, those in charge of the Response must follow those generalised parts of the Contingency Plan, which apply in all circumstances. Additionally they must have available the means to prepare those elements of the Plan which are Site and Response Specific. The Site Safety Assessment is intended to prevent uncontrolled incidents occurring which may cause further damage to the environment or loss due to damage, injury or illness. The Site Safety Assessment should comprise the following Sections: A. Site Survey B. Operations Analysis C. Site Control D. Logistics and Supplies E. Personnel. Each Section should be addressed jointly and separately before work commences and the appropriate steps taken to ensure that requirements are adequately met. II.2.2a Site Survey A Site Survey Form should be available, which when followed correctly will add all of those site unique details which assist in the decision making process and remind staff of essentials which might otherwise be omitted. The Site Survey should address the safety of those personnel taking part in the cleanup as well as those members of the public who may also be involved. The following list indicates a few of those subjects which, should be addressed, assessed and reported in the survey. The list is by no means exhaustive. Communications Requirements Exposure to Temperature Feasibility of Handrails or Ropes Hazards to the eyes Lack of or Shelter from Weather Lighting conditions Machinery Usage Manoeuvrability Manual Handling Pedestrian Traffic Requirement to access Confined Spaces Sample collection Terrain Surface and Incline Vehicle Traffic Visibility Water Hazards

122 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 4: Appendices Page 117 Appendix II: Supervisors H&S Spill Response Checklist and Guidelines II.2.2b Operations Analysis Having surveyed the site and assessed the aspects which are influenced by the terrain, water conditions, and other pertinent factors. The On Scene Commander will assess the way in which the operation is to be conducted. The intention to use the following facilities can be stated and the reasons for and priorities of each facility established. Cranes Boats Breathing Apparatus Fork Lifts Hoses and Pumps Low Loaders Motor Vehicles Raking and Sweeping Gear II.2.2c Site Control It is essential that those in charge of the Spill Cleanup have control of the site as soon as possible and before any significant part of the cleanup operation begins. Access to the site must be restricted to those personnel who are essential to the cleanup operation. Arrangements must be made for the area to be barriered, closed and policed such that no one can enter the work area without reporting to the site supervisor. No workers should be allowed on site until they have received the full vetting and briefing with respect to the Safety Plan. II.2.2d Logistics and Supplies Specifically with respect to Safety, it should be ensured that the appropriate equipment, materials and substances are available at the required times. Particular attention should be paid to the availability of the various sizes of protective clothing required. This sometimes cannot be established until the members of the workforce have been detailed and their individual roles and tasks decided. Consideration must be given for a prolonged clean-up operation possibly stretching to 24 hours operations. In which case shelter, accommodation, feeding, refreshment, rest areas, sanitation and first aid must be available. Where training has to be delivered prior to work commencing, the necessary instructors and equipment must be available before work commences. It is an error to allow experienced workers to commence work whilst others are waiting for training. Protective Clothing. If the weather is at all inclement, the protective clothing issued to workers must be warm, water and chemical-proof. It should include

123 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 4: Appendices Page 118 Appendix II: Supervisors H&S Spill Response Checklist and Guidelines coveralls, gloves, boots, eye protection and headgear. If the weather is warm, the use of the same protective clothing may be necessary, but the requirements for ventilation and cooling will be greater. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) PPE includes: Breathing Apparatus including Respirators Flotation Suits and Vests Gloves / Gauntlets Protective Clothing Goggles, Visors and Safety Glasses Hard Hats Insulated Clothing Reinforced Boots, Shoes and Gloves First Aid. The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, together with the New Code of Practice on First Aid, lay down the requirements for trained first aiders and the equipment that must be provided. A foreshore clean up is considered as a special circumstance and the appropriate extra provisions should be taken into account. II.2.2e Personnel Selection of Personnel to carry out the cleanup must be dominated by safety considerations. II.3 Safety on the Foreshore During the execution of a foreshore Site Survey, access to the area to be cleaned must to be carefully assessed. Account needs to be taken of low and high tides and the need for workers to access inlets, cliffs and terrain difficult to navigate. Tide tables should be consulted as well as the taking of advice from those with local knowledge. Where necessary and appropriate, the use of equipment such as handrails, ropes and ladders should be considered. Where workers are, by necessity, required to work out of sight of one another, communication between them and the supervisor is essential. The provision and use of Personal Emergency Beacons and Distress Flares by appropriate personnel should be considered. II.4 Safety on the water Agreements with the Coastguard should be reviewed and complied with. At the very least, they should be informed of the vessels operating in their area together with all necessary detail of vessel capability and persons on board (POB).

124 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 4: Appendices Page 119 Appendix II: Supervisors H&S Spill Response Checklist and Guidelines II.4.1 II.5 II.5.1 Protective Clothing. Workers operating from sea-going vessels should be equipped with harnesses built to BS They should, at all times, wear a self or automatic inflating lifejacket and should be protected by a Survival Suit when deemed appropriate. Safe Operations Risk Assessment Hazard Identification. The identification of all hazards at a worksite or spill location is a singular task that should be done by involvement of the people who are expected to carry out the work. The supervisor responsible for co-ordinating the risk assessment should ensure that all hazards are identified before the next step in the process is attempted. A hazard is an object, place, process or circumstance with the potential to do harm in the form of injury, damage, delay or pollution. II.6 II.6.1 Decontamination Conditions requiring decontamination Where workers have been wearing waterproof and protective clothing, it is likely that the clothing will become contaminated by crude oil or chemicals, that might have been used during the clean up operation. The clothing needs to be cleaned to prevent further contamination. Facilities for such cleansing should be made available either near to Rest or Feeding areas or close by, but clear of the work site. II.6.2 Personal hygiene practices on the job Workers should be instructed on the dangers of ingesting hydrocarbons and chemicals through contact of contaminated equipment or clothing, such as gloves via the mouth and nose. Facilities for removing protective clothing and washing before consuming food or smoking should be made available. II.6.3 Decontamination Area Drainage The decontamination area where clothing and personal equipment is cleansed should be arranged so that cleansing water and contaminants are drained into tanks. Care should be taken to ensure that contaminated waste does not drain into either the normal drainage system or into the soil under the decontamination area. II.6.4 Disposal of Contaminated Clothing Clothing, which is not fully washable or capable of having all traces of contaminant removed may need to be disposed of safely. Such clothing may comprise Special or Hazardous Waste. If incineration facilities do not exist at the site, the clothing may need to be delivered to Cornwall Council or to a Special Waste Contractor.

125 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 4: Appendices Page 120 Appendix II: Supervisors H&S Spill Response Checklist and Guidelines II.7 II.7.1 Oil Spills Introduction An oil spill can occur almost anywhere - a leakage or accident during transportation or during use, which can affect many areas including sea, coastlines, harbours and land. Oil contains a variety of different types of hydrocarbons. The exact composition is dependent upon its origin. Oil may also contain a variety of impurities such as sulphur and nitrogen products. Generally oil is of relatively low toxicity, however this is dependent upon the properties of the source oil. The route of human exposure is via inhalation and skin absorption. Oil when released in a spill will be subjected to various actions: spreading evaporation oxidisation dissolution emulsification microbial degradation. The effect of all these actions is to reduce the original oil volume by evaporation but increase it by emulsification, also reduce its flammability and its toxicity. The rate of these actions is dependent upon the physical composition of the oil and environmental conditions prevailing at the time. Therefore to be able to effectively combat a spill these factors must be known. II.7.2 Response to Oil Spills Oil Spill within the Harbour/ Dock Area Oil spilled and remaining within the immediate vicinity will be recovered using sorbent materials held by Dock Operators and Harbour Authorities. In the event that a larger spill occurs it will be recovered and disposed using the Port personnel in conjunction with an accredited contractor, nominated in this plan. Resultant waste will be legally carried for disposal. The Harbour Master / Marine Operations Manager has the ability to call upon personnel and various small craft that would be available to tend and participate in clean-up operations Any action undertaken would be on the advice of NE and EA. Oil spill sampling Samples of the spilt oil should be taken as soon as possible before the oil has weathered. These samples may be required as evidence in legal proceedings. Guidance in the matter of collection samples is given in the MCA.

126 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 4: Appendices Page 121 Appendix III: STOp Notices Appendix III: STOp Notices Can be accessed here: home/emergencyresponse/mcga-dops_cp_environmental-counterpollution_and_response/mcga-stop.htm

127 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 4: Appendices Page 122 Appendix IV: Dispersant use Appendix IV: Dispersant use. IV.1 IV.1.1 IV.1.2 IV.1.3 IV.1.4 IV.1.5 IV.2 IV.2.1 IV.2.2 Introduction As agreed with the Statutory Bodies and Authorities, the use of dispersant is only allowed if specifically approved by the Maritime Management Organisation (MMO). The only exception is in force majeur conditions where the use of dispersant may, for example, remove an immediate risk to human life or protect from possible fire or explosion. Under the provisions of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, as read with the Marine Licensing (Exempt Activities) Order 2011, no deposit may be made of any substance produced for the purpose of treating oil on the surface of the sea in an area where the depth of water is less than 20 metres or within one nautical mile of any such area, or anywhere below the surface of the sea, save with the prior approval of the Licensing Authority (MMO). This includes any area submerged at mean high water springs (e.g. beaches). For other areas of the sea beyond shallow waters (i.e. the 20 metres rule) there is no such statutory obligation, although, as with shallow water, only MMO approved oil treatment products can be used. All products must be used in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions, and stocks should be tested at regular intervals for continued efficacy, further guidance on testing of dispersants should be sought from MMO. It is therefore essential to consult MMO for advice on the implementation for fisheries and the marine environment of using dispersant except where other arrangements have been approved in advance. Environmental Sensitivities The use of dispersant is not appropriate within waters forming part of an SSSI or shell-fishery, or when a flood tide will take dispersed oils into such sensitive areas. The Falmouth Bay area is one of the most important sites for marine wildlife in Europe, as reflected by its Special Area of Conservation (SAC) status. It also contains 6 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) which either border or include marine areas, 2 Voluntary Marine Conservation Areas (VMCA) and a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) which is adjacent to the coast. Over 100 fish species have been recorded from the Fal and Helford estuaries. Both estuaries contain subtidal beds of native oysters, which are commercially harvested and re-laid for fattening up. Mussels are also present on the pontoons in the upper Fal and in Port Navas Creek. Any shellfish exposed at low water will immediately become smothered and subtidal beds will be affected as oil reaches them from the surface. The use of dispersants is therefore banned in these areas and priority must be given to preventing oil reaching the shellfish beds.

128 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 4: Appendices Page 123 Appendix IV: Dispersant use IV.3 IV.3.1 Liaison Personnel Officers responsible for liaison with MMO and Natural England and authorising and overseeing dispersant use locally. Port of Falmouth Duty Harbour Master : Ports of Truro & Penryn, Captain Mark Killingback : IV.4 Marine Management Organisation Marine Pollution Incidents: Principal MMO Contacts 24 hours: Fallback: DEFRA Duty Room Tel District Marine Officer, Newlyn Fax Out of hours: Contact via DEFRA Duty Room They should then be able to contact the one of the officers by telephone or pager and ask them to return the call.

129 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 4: Appendices Page 124 Appendix IV: Dispersant use IV.5 Guidance on Information Required by Marine Management Organisation

130 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 4: Appendices Page 125 Appendix IV: Dispersant use

131 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 4: Appendices Page 126 Appendix IV: Dispersant use

132 IV.6 Report Form on Dispersant Use Name of port authority/oil company Incident number:... Date:... Volume and type of oil:... Location:... Remedial action taken: Name and type of oil treatment product:... Volume of product used:..... Start and finish times for spraying:... Date of manufacture:... Efficacy last tested on (if applicable): Comments on effectiveness: Report made to Marine Management Organisation as appropriate by:... Other remarks: Source: MMO Marine Pollution Contingency Plan, 18 July 2011

133 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 4: Appendices Page 128 Appendix V: Booming Plans Appendix V: Booming Plans V.1 Example of a Penryn River Booming Plan Boom Centre E N Current Direction 227 degrees Boom to Mooring Distance 40.00m Construction Mooring C1 at: E N Mooring E N Leg E N Leg E N Leg E N Leg E N Leg E N Leg E N Leg E N Boom Length: Right Hand Boom 140m

134 The Falmouth Bay and Estuaries Part 4: Appendices Page 129 Appendix V: Booming Plans Construction Mooring C2 at: E N Mooring E N Leg E N Leg E N Leg E N Leg E N Leg E N Leg E N Leg E N Boom Length: Left Hand Boom 140 m V.2 Example of a Helford River Booming Plan Boom Centre E N Current Direction 299 degrees Boom to Mooring Distance 40.00m