Countermeasures on Water

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Part of the Oil Spill Response Series. Available separately or as a part of the series.
About Countermeasures on Water
  • The factors that challenge responders to water spills, including weather, wind, sea conditions, and currents.
  • How oil weathers when spilled on water
  • Resources for enlisting aid
  • Tracking spills to predict ecological impact
  • Managing the response effort
  • Countermeasures, including booms and barriers, skimming, herding, absorbents, in situ burning, chemical treatment (dispersants and gelling agents), and bioremediation
  • Safety precautions
  • Dealing with contaminated wildlife. 28 minutes

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Brian Fay
Brian has 22 years experience with Clean Harbors, having worked up from laborer through the ranks to his current position as Field Operation Manager. He has worked on several major marine responses, including Refinia Texaco in Panama; Union Oil Co. i... more...
Ed Wieliczewski
A graduate of the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut Ed has been involved in the media affairs, pollution response, environmental safety and contingency planning for over 15 years. As the public information officer for the Coast Guard's 1... more...
Capt. Frank Whipple
Captain Whipple had a 28-year tenure with the US Coast Guard and now is President of Amergent Techs office in Los Angeles/Long Beach. He is former head of the US Coast Guard's Pacific Region headquarters, Maritime Safety, Security and Environmental R... more...
Lt. Mike Drieu
CDR Mike Drieu has served in the Coast Guard marine safety program since 1986 as pollution investigator and responder, boarding officer, marine inspector, investigating officer, and Incident Command System (ICS) instructor both oversees and domestica... more...

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