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Guidelines for Observer Attendance at Marine Pollution Incidents and Exercises

To be read in conjunction with the Protocol for Attendance by Observers at Marine Pollution Incidents and Exercises.

Identify Observer Coordinator

 

Register Observer’s contact details

 

Record Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)

 

Identify area of observation for Observer (e.g. Shoreline Assessment)

 

Issue Observer identification badge

 

Conduct Induction

 
 

Suggested topics to cover:

 
 
  • Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)
 
 
  • Personal Protective Equipment
 
 
  • No involvement in actual response
 
 
  • Photos/Footage
 
 
  • Media protocol
 
 
  • Confidentiality
 
 
  • Site procedures
 
 
  • Muster points
 

Identify Observer escort

 

Issue Emergency Card

 

Conduct Observer debrief