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SHELL BEAUFORT AND CHUKCHI SEAS REGIONAL TACTICS MANUAL	 DISCLAIMER 

The information provided in this manual is for guidance purposes only. This manual is not intended to be all inclusive The addresses and telephone numbers of Shell Gu~ of Mexico, Inc. and Shell Offshore, Inc. are provided below: and is not a substitute for proper training, experience, seamanship and expert technical advice. Specific information 

on countermeasure categories and products used for oil spill response contained in this manual is intended to P.O. Box 576	 3601 C Street, Suite 1000 represent the best available information. On-scene conditions and circumstances may dictate a departure from Houston, TX 77oo1.{)576	 Anchorage, Alaska 99503 the procedures contained herein for safety reasons or localized effects. Nonetheless, Shell disclaims that the Telephone: (877) 273-2443	 Telephone: (907) 770-3700 procedures presented in this manual, even when deployed properly, will produce a definitive outcome. It is at the 

sole risk of responders and associated support team to apply the procedures and recommendations provided by 

the Shell Beaufort and Chukchi Seas Regional Tactics Manual. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS 

A number of references have been used and some Information has been adapted from the original sources. We This manual also does not address any legal issues or environmental laws or regulations. AJI operations are 

thank everyone in advance who provided this infonnalion, for some of which the original sources are unknown, intended 10 be conducted in accordance and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. 

including: 

EFFICIENCY DISCLAIMER 

Ataska Clean Seas (ACS) Technicat Response Manual, Volume 1, 9/01 An efficiency rate of 20% has been presented for the Oleophillc Skimmers and Weir Skimmers. There are many 

El<XonMobit, Oil Spill Response Field Manuel, © 2002 factors that affect the performance of skimmers including: oil type and viscosity; winds: waves: currents; air and 

sea temperatures; oil thickness; and presence of debris. Federal and state standards indicate a 20% (0.20) Oil Spill Response Limited, Oil Spill Responders Handbook efficiency factor, or other factor as provided by the manufacturer based on testing, should be used 10 calculate Inlemational Tanker Owners Pollution Federation, various publications and reports effective recovery.
 

Concawe, Conservation of Clean Air and Water in Europe, various publications and reports
 The rope mop efficiency rate of 30% was established from the ACS Technical Manual.
 

Emergency Prevention, Preparedness and Response (EPPR), Field Guide for Oil Spill Response in Arctic
 The Vikoma effIciency rate of 10%, established from the ACS Technical Manual, was applied to comparabte 

Waters, 1998. BrushlDisc Skimmers. 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Shoreline Assessment Manual, 3rd Edition. 2000
 

EPPR, The Arclic SCAT Manual: A Field Guide 10 Ihe Documentation ot Oilad Shorelines in Arctic Environments.
 

2004.
 

Chukchi Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Maps and Data, http://www.asgdc.state.ak.us/maps/cplans/ 

subareas.html.
 

The Alaska Regional Response Team (ARRT) North Slope Subarea Contingency Plan website provides further
 

details and contact information for federal, state, regional, and local entities with information on subsistence use
 

hltpJlwww.akrrt.org/NSplanID-Sensitive%20Areas.pdf.
 

Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC), Spill Tactics tor Alaska Responders (STAR). 4/06. 

Shell Beaufort and Chukchi Seas Regional Tactics Manual 03/09 REVISED 
List of Tactics and Acronyms 

(S) SAFETY 

S.1 I Sile Access & Charac1ertzalion 

5-2 I PJr Moniloring 

5-3 I Personal Proleclive Equipmenl 

s.4 I oeconlilmlnabOlH'eoonne! and Equipmenl 

(TS) TRACKING ANO SURVEILLANCE 

TS.' r Tracmg Oil OischallJ" in Open waw 

T5-2 I $pi. Voiwno Estimatlon 

T5-3 I Trajet10lY Modelng 

lOR) OFFSHORE RESPONSE 

OR.1A I DeflectXlo1 Boom SeaJred 10 Large Barge 

OR.1B I DeflectXlo1 Boom wi1l1 Open Apex &LaIlJ" Barge 

OR·1C & 10 I OSRBMematiVes in Broken Ice 

OR.2A I C1eflectXlo1 Boom seOJred 10 OSRV 

OR.2B I Deflection or Coola~menl Boom wi1l1 OSRV SkJmmers 

OR·2C, 20. & 2E I OSRV Allemab'os In Ilfoken I"" 

OR.3A I OSRV/OSRB OI·loadng 10 Tanker 

OR"A I Del1eclion Boom & S_gV....ls 

OR"S I Ooflet1Jon Boom Wllh Open Apex SkJmming Vessels 

OR~ & 40 I Coola"menl U~ng 0u1rigger and Boom or Ice WIth SkiTImlI Vessels 

OR.SA 134ft Wortlloal wi1l1 Por1allle SkJmmer &Inlemnediale S10rage Devices 

OR.SB 134ft Wortlloat WIll Ski1Yner &Iniermed"te Siooge De~ces

OR.6 I OI-loadng ,"ennediale Slorage Devices 

OR.] I Fro 800m'Hel> Ton:!l 

OR-li I Dispersanl Spray ~orn OSRV ()ubnggers 

OR.9A I Aerial Dispersant Application (HERC willt AIOOS P"k) 

OR.9S I Aertal Dispersant Appication (Helicopter Spray BOOkel) 

OR·l0 1Del1ettioo Boomwiltl Open Apex 10 Skimming Vessel 

(SR) SHOREUNE RESPONSE 

SR.1 I Shoreiine Assessment 

SR.2 I Defledion Boommg 

SR.3 I ~Itiple Deflection (Casca<ling Booms) 

SR" I E.tdu,ion Booms 

SR.S I Di""'ion Boom willt Sh""'''de Re<Xl"'ry Trencil 

SR.6 I Passive Recovery (Snaro Boom) 

SR.] I Manual Removal, RekJng. TiU"g 

SR.8 I Deluge or Low Pressuro Wash 

SR.9 I Recovered Fluid Transler 

SR.l0 I Bumlng Oied Detlris 

(LE) LOGIsnCS & EQUIPIIENT 

LE.' I AES Response Operations Ma"lenance Plan 

Lf.2 I CorrrnunicatXlo1' Prolocol 

LE.J I Equipmenl Invenlory 

lOP) OISPOSAL 

OP.11 Waste Managemenl & DIsposal 

ACRONYIIS 

ACS I Alaska Clean seas 

AOEC I Alaska Depanmenl 01 En~roomenlal CooservatXlo1 

AOF&G I Alaska Depanmenl 01 FISh & Game 

AONR I Ala'ka C1epanmenl 01 Nawral Resoorces 

AES I ASRe Energy SaM"", APR I PJr Purt~ Respiralor 

ASRC I Atttic S10pe Regional Corpora1Jon 

bbl I Barrel or Barrels 

SAOAC 1Bonn Agreemenl Oil Appearance Code 

co I Carbon Monoxi:l. 

C-Pion I 0i1 Oiscltarge PraventXlo1 Coo",gency P1aIl 

EllS I Erre<gency Medical SlIM""S 

EPPR I Erre<gency Pre,enlion, Preparedness, & Response 

ESI I EnWonmentai sen~ivily ",",x 

FUR I Forward·Lookl:g Infrared Redar 

FOSC I Federal On-S""ne Cocx1Iinalor 

ft I Foot or Feet 

GTA I General Transfer Ardlimedes 

H.S I Hydrogen Sulfide 

HP I Hooepower 

HPU I Hydraulic Power Unil 

lAP IlncidenlAl:lion Plan 

10LH l1mmed"lely Dangerous 10 Ufo and Healllt 

1110 I rdomalional Marttime Organizalion 

lIlT I Incident Manegement Team 

IRIC I Initial Response Incident Commaruter 

LC I Landng Crafl 

LEL I Lower Explosive Umil 

LORS·2C I Lamar 0i1 Re<Xl'ery System 

LSC I Lamo< Side ColIe,lor 

11115 I Minerals Manegemenl service 

nmll NaulicaIMi1el') 

NOAA I NatXlo1al Ocean~ andAlmospnentAssociatlon 

OCIIIF I Oi Company InlematXlo1al Martne Forum 

OR I Olfshor. Re,ponse 

OSHA I OtoJpatXlo1al Safety and Heal1l1 AdmniSlrlltion 

OSRS I Oil Sp;l Response Barge 

OSRV I Oi Spil Response Vessel 

OST I Oil Sioog. Tanker 

POP I Positive Displacement Pump 

PIO I Photo Ionllabon Oolet1Of 

PM I Preyentlve MaIntenance 

PPE r P....""aI Proletlive Equipment 

RO I Response Operations 

SCAT I Shore'ne Cleanup Assessment Tedvique 

SCBA I 5e+1·Cootair.ed llfea1l1ing Apparatus 

SHPO I Slate Hisl~ PrasefVation 0IIce 

SIlART I Special Moni1orllg of Applied Response Tetllllologies 

T80 ITo Be Delenni.ed 

THC I Total Hydrocartloo 

UC I Unified COI!X1'and 

USCG I U.S Coast Guard 

USFWS Ius. FISh & Wldlife seM"" 

VHF I Very H"h FraquencVolalile OrganIC Cool>o<r>d 

VOC I Volatile OIyanic Compound 

VOSS I Vessel of Opportunity SkJmm"g Syslem 

VRT I Viage Response Team 

WMP I Waste Managemont Plan 

Note: All values given are (or planning purposes only. 

Shell Beaufort and Chukchi Seas Regional Tactics Manual 03/09 REVISED 
Conversions 

VOlUME UNITS 

1Banel (petroleum) bbl 

1 Barrel (Imp) barrel 

1Galoo (Imp) 9al (lmp) 

1Galon(US) 9al(US) 

1Uter I 

1 Cubic MeIer m' 

1Cubic Fool ft' 

1Meine Toone (oiQ Too 

FLOW , UNITS 

1Cubic MelerJ1-iour Im\'h 

1Uter/5ecood I Us 

1Uler/Se<:ood I Us 

, Cubic FootiMllule fl~lmin

, Galbn IUS~ gallUSV 

Milute min 

ga~lmp~ 1Gallon (I~)/min min 

, BarrelfHour bbVll 

: 5.615 Cubic Feel 

: 5.n96 Cubic Feel 

: 0.161 Cubic Feel 

: 0.134 Cubic Feel 

: 0.035 Cutic Feet 

: 6.290 Barrel (petroleum) 

: 0.028 Cubic Meiers 

: 7·9 Barrels 

I= I16.667 LIter/Minute 

I : I ~~alanS (US)/ 

I : I ~019 GaHons (US)! 

: 0.125 Gallons (US)/ 

Se<:ood 

: 0.063 Uter!Secood 

: 0.076 UterlSecood 

: 2.650 Uterholinule 

: 158.987 UI.,. 

: 16166 Liters 

: 4.546 L,.,. 

: 3.785 Liters 

: 1,000 Mi~titers

: l,oooLilers 

: 28,317 Uters 

: -1.11 Cubic Meters 

3666 Galloo (Imp)/ : 

Minute 

0221) GaHon IlmpY : 

5econd 

: 791.889 Gallon 

(lmp~Hour

= 0.472 Uler/SeconO 

8.021 Cub<c FeeV : 

Hour 

: 4 546 LlterfMinute 

: 0583 Gailoo (ImPY 

Mlnule 

: 34 972 Ga1lons (Imp) 

: 350 Gallons (Imp) 

: 4,546.090 Witers 

: 0.833 Galons (Imp) 

: 0.220 Galons (Imp) 

: 219,969 Galans (Imp) 

: 6229 Gams (1I11P) 

: -250 Gallons Imp) 

4.403 Galloo US! : 

Minute 

15.850 Gallon US! = Minute 

: 3.600 Cubic Meiers! 

Hour 

: 7.4ll1 Galoo!USV 

Minute 

0217 Cubic Meters! : 

Hour 

0.273 Cub~ Meiers! = Hour 

: o7O'J Ga!oo US! 

Minute 

: 42.0 Gallons (US) 

: 43 234 Galons (US) 

: 1.201 Galans (US) 

: 3,785.412 Miliiters 

: 0.264 GaDoos (US) 

= 264.172 GaHons IUS) 

: 7.481 GaionSIUS) 

: -300 Gallons (US) 

0.017 Cubic Meters! : 

Minute 

13.198 Galan (Imp)/ : 

Minule 

: 0.06 Cub~ Meters! 

Mirtule 

: 1.699 Cubic Meters! 

Hour 

o004 Cub~ Meiers! : 

M:nule 

0.005 Cub~ Meiers! : Minute 

: 0.044 Lilers/Second I I 

AREA 'UNITS 

I : 14,046.86 Square lAue Iacre I:I0.405 Heclare, = 43,560 Square Feel : 0.002 Square Miles Mele~

107,639 104 Square 1Hectare : I ha I : I 10,000 Square Meiers 2.471 Actes : : 0.004 Squa,e Miles Feel 

1 Square KIIome1.. km' : 100.0 Heclar.. : 247.104 Acres : 10,763.9104 Square 

Feet = 0.386 Square Mites 

1Square Meter m' : 10,000 Square 

Centimeters : 1.196 Square Yards : 10.764 Square Feel 

1 Square FOOl h' : 0.093 Square Meters : 929 030 Square 

Centimeters = 144.0 Square Inches 

1Square Mie m? : 2.590 Square I(~omelers : 640.0 Acres : 259 QHeClares = 27.878.400 Square 

Feel 

'LEiiGi'H 

1Kilometer 

1Nautical M~e

~nter.)

1Mile (slalute) 

1MeIer 

1 FOOl 

lInch 

1Fal!lom 

1Cable (UKI 

Ganada) 

, Shot of anchor 

chain 

UNITS 

km 

nm, 

mi 

m 

ft 

in 

f 

Gable 

Shot 

(Shacl<Je) 

: 0540 Nautical Mile 

(inter.) 

: 111.852 Kilomel.,. 

: 1.609 Kilometers 

: 0.547 Fathoms 

: 0.305 Meters 

: 0.025 Meters 

: 1.829 Meters 

: 0.100 Nautical Mile 

~nter·1

: 15.0 Fathoms 

: 0621 Miles 

: 1151 Miles 

0.869 Nauti<:al Mae : 

(mter.) 

: 1.094 Yards 

: 30.480 Centrnelers 

- 2 540 Centimeter! 

: 6.0 Feel 

: 185.318 Meiers 

I : I 27.432 Meters 

I:13.2808 Feet 

I: 16.076.1Feel 

: 5,280.0 Feet 

: 1281 Feet 

:::: 304.800 Mllbmelers 

- 25.400 Millimeters 

- no Inches 

: 607.61 Feel 

I : I 90.0 Feel 

I: 15.4 Cable (UKICenadal 

I: 1,.852.0 MeIers 

: 1.609.344 Meiers 

: 39370lncl\es 

: 0.167Fathoms 

: 0.083 Feel 

I : I 0.185 tOIomelers 

SPEED 

1 Knot 

1MilelHour 

1Ki!ome!efJHour 

1Meler/Se<:ood 

1Foot'Secood 

UNITS 

lm'h 

mihl 

kmIh 

IT'is 

Ills 

: 

: 

: 

: 

: 

1.852 Kilometer/Hour 

1 609 Kllomeler/Hoor 

oS40 Knot 

3.6CJ Kilometer/Hour 

1.097 Kilometer/Hour 

: 

: 

: 

: 

: 

1.151 Mile/Hour 

0869 Knot 

0.621 Mia/Hour 

1944 Knot 

0.305 MelarlSecood 

: 

: 

: 

: 

0.514 Meler/Seoood 

0.44 7MeterlSecood 

0.278 Meler/Secood 

2.237 MiitIHour 

0.682 MileJHour 

: 

: 

: 

: 

: 

1.688 FooVSe=d 

1.457 FooVSe<:ood 

0.911 Foo~Seoond

3.281 FooVSe<:ood 

0.592 Knol 

I IMASSNlEIGHT 

1Toone 

1SooHoo 

1Long Too (UK) 

1Pound 

1Ounce 

~ram

UNITS 

T 

ton 

ton 

Ib 

OZ 

-~

: 

: 

: 

: 

: 

: 

1.000.0 Kilogram 

2,000.0 Pound 

2.2400 Pound 

0.454 Kilogram 

0.028 tOIogram 

2.205 Pound 

: 2.204.623 Pound 

- o907Toone 

: 1.016 Tonne 

: i6.0 Ounce 

: 0.063 Pound 

: 35.274 Dun", 

: 

: 

: 

: 

: 

: 

1 102 Short Too (uSJ1 :10984 Loog Ton (UK) 

907185 KJogram 

1,016.047 Kilogram 

453.592 Gram 

28350 Gram 

1,000 0 Gram 

PRESSURE 

1 Psi 

UNITS 

Iblinl 1.3a7 Feel of Waler 

I Ber bar 33.46 Feel of Water 

1 Horsepower 

(Metric) 

UNITS 

Hp I : I 0.735 Kilowatts I : I 735.499 Joules/Sec I : I 735.499 Walls 

Note: All values gIven are Note: All values given arB for planning purposes only. for planning purposes only. 

Shell Beaufort and Chukchi Seas Regional Tactics Manual 03109 REVISED 
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Site Access & Cheracterization S-1 

MARINE OIL SPILL RESPONSE 

Safety is fundamental to all aspects of spill response operations. Personnel awareness is a vital part of safety. 

A site safety evaluation and characterization will include:
 

Hazard identification/evaluation (e.g., chemical, physical, biological) and routes of exposure
 

Site access and egress
 

Detennination and use of the appropriate personal protective equipmenl (PPE)
 

Ability to provide personnel decontamination
 

Implementallon of safety and health practices
 

Site safety briefing
 

POTENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF A SPILL SITE 

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards exist for the more volatile components of crude 

oil: benzene and total hydrocarbon (THC), measured as parts per million of volatile organic compounds (VOC). 

Benzene and THC are expected to evaporate when exposed to the atmosphere. 

SITE CHARACTERIZATION AND ENTRY LIMITATIONS 

Site characterization is a three slep process: (1) a preliminary evaluation using a pre-entry survey. (2) the initial sile 

characlerization, and (3) an oni/oing sile characterization and monitoring. 

First responders and/or vessels on scene initiate the site characterization process with a pre-entry survey. 

General Procedure: 

1.	 Use full-face respiratory protection. 

2.	 Assure vessel safety by measuring air contaminant levels below the lowest point of any ignition sourceS. 

3.	 Verify conditions are within limits for the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) and THC vapors. 

4.	 Continue site monitoring to measure and alert personnel of changing conditions. Monitoring shall be 

constant unlil the Safety Officer directs otherwise. 

Srte Safety Officer makes a preliminary evaluation of a site's characteristics (hazards) before site entry. 

SITE SAFETY OFFICER WILL: 

Delennine if people are injured or trapped and contact help as soon as possible.
 

Delineate affected area (Hot and Wann lone).
 

Designate site as "Dangerous - No Smoking."
 

Stay upwind from spill.
 

Restrict access to spill area to those involved in initial containment. 

Consider the need for the following: protective gear, decontamination, site control, and safety equipment. 

Gather any and all pertinent data (begin evaluation). 

The decision as to whether or not any given entry shall be atlempted is ultimately the responsibility of the On-Scene 

Commander. 

Nole: All 'Vs/ues given are for planning purposes only. 

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Site Access &Characterization (continued) S-1 

PRE-ENTRY SURVEY 

The survey will include, but is not limited to: 

Hazard identification of conditions thai through either inhalation or skin absorption are immediately dangerous 

to life and health (IDLH) or other life threatening conditions. 

Product discharged. 

Approximate quantity or description of spilled material. 

Location of product. 

TIme the discharge occurred. 

Cause of the discharge. 

Current status. 

Weather conditions on-sileo 

Wind 

Sea state (wave height) 

State of tide 

Ice conditions 

Has any air sampling been completed? If so, what are the results? 

Other onoSlte problems that must be considered before initiating a response. 

Report the survey results to the Safety Officer. The pre-entry survey will serve as a basis for conducting the initial 

site characterization and a detennination of the appropriate PPE. 

SITE ENTRY 

Immediately afler the initial site entry, a more detailed evaluation of the site's specific characteristics is completed 

in order to further identify eXisting hazards and aid in the selection of appropriate PPE. 

ONGOING SITE CHARACTERIZATION AND MONITORING 

Spill response IS a dynamic undertaking; affected by wind, weather, the nature of the spill (ongoing or not), quantity 

spilled. and weathering of the spilled material. These factors and others influence the ongoing concem for the 

safety of responders. To sustain a safe response, on-scene vessels continue to monitor conditions and work 

environment, reporting static and changing conditions to the Operations Section to be incorporated into the ongoing 

site safety plan. Should the reading indicate the conditions exceed permissible limits, leave the immediate area. 

I

PERSONNEL AND VESSELS ARRIVING AT THE SCENE ARE TO CHECK IN WITH THE I 

RESPONSE SUPERVISOR OR DESIGNEE, 

ALL OTHER VESSELS 

When a vessel amves on scene, the On-Scene Coordinator or Safety Officer may instruct other vessels to conduct 

the pre-entry survey, initial site characterization, or continue ongoing site characterization monitoring - as needed. 

Field measurements will be conducted for each Task Force involved in a response. Every atlempt should be made 

to ensure that all vessels, induding the boom boats, remain in a dean breathing zone and not necessarily be 

required to wear respirators to perform their assignments. 

COMMUNICATIONS 

Chain of command: The pre..,ntry survey will be communicated to the Response Supervisor. Site characterization 

related infonnation assembled by on-scene vessels is transmitled to the Operations Section by the Response 

Supervisor. The Operations Section and the Safety Officer prepare the site safety plan and the safety portion of the 

Incident Action Plan (lAP) that is cascaded back out to field personnel. 

The On-Scene Coordinator will document initial site safety and control on the ICS 201-5 fonn. The Safety Officer
 

will develop an incident-specific safety plan for Unified Command approval.
 

Note: All values given are for planning purposes only. 
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Site Access 8. Characterizahon (0bIJMut..1d' 5-1 

Site Characterization/Entry/Respiratory Protection Decision Tree 

PI1X&Ild Wlltl llfltly n 

-.'ai;e a u.:ace APR! 

Procead ""m entry ~Jh

APR' 

I PrOO!ed om ,'Hal ; 

'1~IKYl"PlJn'fac& APR 

E"",'htplralOry Pnleet"" 

............ 

+ .J 

M!ter reads: 

o =195·2351to 

LEl<3W 

Meter reads: 

o; 19,5·235.... 

LEL< 3 

THe < 500 pp'l1 

Benzene < 3Pll'll 

Meror reads: 

o:195-23 5'll. , LEL<31to 

THC < 500 PIl'I1 

Benzene < 10 P, 

MIter reads: 

Enll)' t&am OM d<ec1 0, ; 19,5- 23.5'll. 

LEL< J" 

l11C < 5llPllf1l 

Be'lZene < 0 03 ppm 

rEnlfylBam 

I • ",•• La ~~er

LIm11 of s~J1 response 

In fuI·'at:e resp,ratQ<S .... ­

rllaolllQ ool\Zene arid 

l11C mets~n adclllOl1lo 

mJl.(netOi 

·w..... lrOUIcN_'""""Il\MI"'~" .... ~_~APIl ~O'" F",;JIIDtA~Wl~l..l5«ibrr~~b'1'1Ift.

Mer nta:3I llie dwIc:Ill'l.:!liOn 'WOrk can bI ptIl10rMtd '* ItOJt APA loc:oAPR_ 

rNltl'r~lntJcalt ..cceoIlltiIl;Ot'Iddion. APR¥IUJlclbt~" I NrII, lEL,.,.", fUdlng5 n.MI1D 10'\ 'D po'OI'idii '''''':11 A»l) 

ClI>"d,"""cIIanQt>lW\J_~_I!lI_~PRwll

ptOWjo I<lo<IAJe pr_(II 

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Spill Control Boundaries 

Established conlrol boundanes must be in place to ensure personnel are nol exposed to spUied substances or air 

nlerrunatlon 

SHORESIDE SAFETY ZONE DELINEATION: The layout of an active spill site sI10uld include Ihree zones 

These include the ExctuslOOlHot Zone. Contam,nat,on ReducloonlWarm Zono, and Support/Cold Zon 

HOTZO COD 

(Exclusion Zon~l " ~Contami""flon Reduction Zone) " \ lSupportlone) 

\ _--_. __ _-_._ __ . 

Che<;k-<lut 

,­ Station

\ 

\.P:~?~~~I,o.e~~n_ ~0!T~~~.•. _. _.'.... __ . -'..~~1.

I Check·in 

Stdtion 

I
 

1_!!~~'!'!e.!~~C!~s_(~!r!~o!. L .~ __ .. __ ..[


I I Check·our 

Station 

I I 

. ~ll..U~~"!~n.t-..o!~~n_~o!r~~o! ......•.• ..... 

Check-in 

Station

EqlliP~~ I • 

Parklllg Ar"a ' ~/ EqUip , me nIAccess(orndor ._ . ..• '..... __ . / ..---. ---­

EXCLUSION OR HOT ZONE: Site Safety Officer establishes control zone penmeter where pre,slte entry and 

site enlry procedures are applied. 

CONTAMINATION REDUCTION OR WARM ZONE' Wor1<ers remove contaminated articles of clothing to ..flow 

for equipment and personnel deoonlamination. 

SUPPORT OR COLD ZONE: Contaminalton·free zone. 

NOlo, Aft value> 1lI- ",elof pl3nTt'"llputpOSl8s only 
Air Monitoring 5-2 Air Monitoring (continued) 5 -2 

Air Monitoring 

Entry and appropriate PPE decisions are made based upon several air quality measurements. "AES Site 

Characterization/Entry/Respiratory Protection Decision Tree" summarizes the air quality measurements, enlry, and 

respiratory protection standards exercised by AES (See Figure 1). Each air quality aspect is described in more 

detail below. 

OXYGEN 

Oxygen concentrations should be between 19.5% and 23.5% to ensure accurate LEL, benzene, and THC. It is 

important to document oxygen concentrations to ensure subsequent hydrocarbon measurements are accurate. 

Moreover, this procedure does not address any confined space entry where depressed or elevated oxygen is likely 

to occur. 

FLAMMABLE LEVELS OF HYDROCARBON VAPORS 

To prevent the ignition of a spill, the initial step in the site dlaracterization procedure is to measure hydrocarbon 

levels to ensure they are not present in concentrations above the LEL. Therefore readings should be taken from 

various heights above the water/wor!< area below potential sounces of ignition. Start gas readings one foot above 

water surtace, continue readings at one foot Intervals, up to the working areaJbreathing zone. 

GAS TESTING EQUIPMENT 

Normally, the Initial Site Characterization Team will assess the site hazards using LEL and photo-ionizing detector 

(PI D) gas meters that provide an immediate warning of unsafe conditions such as hazards posed by fiammable or 

explosive levels of hydrocarbon vapors and hydrogen sulfide. The results of these measurements will be used to 

determine the level of respiratory protection and PPE required for wor!< in the spill area. 

An alternative approach can be used when each response team reports to a designated person (e.g. Initial Response 

Incident Commander [I RIC], Safety Officer, etc.) for the meter readings from that location. The overall site is then 

assessed by the designated person receiving the readings from each location or response vesselJbarge. 

Muilimeter Gas Detectors: AES multimeter gas detectors are equipped with oxygen and H,S sensors calibrated to 

measure the levels of oxygen, hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide (CO), and have LEL sensors. The gas meters are 

designed to measure the level of hydrocarbon vapors as a percentage of the LEL of the hydrocarbon vapors in air. 

Photo-Ionizing Detectors: Photo-ionizing detectors can directiy measure total hydrocarbon and benzene 

concentrations. These are direct reading, real-time instruments, that provide direct readings in parts per million of 

THCNOC total hydrocarbons and/or benzene. 

Note: All values given are for planning purposes only. 

HAZARD LEVEL ACTION 

<19.5'10 Evaluate abnospheMc gas using SCBA. NOTE: Combustible gas re..adlngs not valid In 

abnosphenll < 19.5% 0:. 

No Oxygen (01) or too much 01 19.5·23.5'10 Safe range. Continue monitoring. APR not needed based onty on 01 content 

>23,5'10 :STOP 1'I000K LEAVE ~RE" FIRE potential. Consullsupervlsor or Safety OffIcer, 

Presence of H 5 >10 ppm Use APR and have emergency escape bf'Nthlng apparatus (5 minute mInimum). 

Explosion 10'10 LEL £VACU4TE AREA 

500 ppm SCBA reqund. 

Total Hydrocarbons (THC) ~5010 < 500 APR with organIc vapor cartlidges. 

ppm 

10 ppm SCBA required. 

Benzene <10 ppm Full·hice APR: with organic vapor cartridges. 

<3ppm Half-face APR: with organic vapor cartridges, 

0,03'10 c.uno~ Continue monitoring. 

>100 ppm Full·face APR: with organic vapor cartridges. 

Xylene < 100 ppm C"UT~ Continue monitoring. 

Methanol > 200 ppm SCBA ..quinld. 

<200 ppm CAUT'O~ Continue monitoring. 

Below are photographs of the types of air monitoring equipment available for AES responders on the OSRV and 

OSRB 

ONGOING SITE CHARACTERIZATION AND MONITORING 

Because wind, weather, the dynamics of the spill incident (isolated spill or ongoing), and other factors infiuence site 

safety, ongoing monitoring is necessary to sustain a safe response. Site conditions will be monitored throughout 

the response until the Site Safety Officer determines it will no longer be necessary, 

Note' All values given are for planning purposes only. 

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Personal Prolective EqUIpment S-3 PefSooal Protective Eqwpmenll_''''L~'''! S-3 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 

DESCRIPTION 

AS requlroo by Ihe U S Department of LabOf, OGOJpallCnal Safety and Heallh AdminlsltaUon (OSHA). protection 

of health and sa(aty for ell personnel requires proper training and the coneel selection of Ihe appropriate Personal 

Protecllve EqUipment (PPE) bafore the start of recovery operations. 

Selection of the appropriate PPE Is a complex process which sholJid lake into consideratIOn a variety of faclors 

Key factors ,nvolved in this process are ,dentlncation of the hazards. or suspected hazards' their routes of polen"al 

ha<ard 10 employees (,nhalatlon. skin absorption, ingestion, and eye or skin contact), and the performance of the 

PPE malerials (and seams) In provid,ng a barrier 10 these hazards, 

LEVEL A 

LEVEL B 

LEVEL c
 

LEVEL D
 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IPPE) LEVELS 

To 1i...Iodtd.,..'Ill ~IIo'O! <I si<lo "''lliratory, ilnCleye proflldioo is requWd {~1Ol'/ prolOCl""'" 

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Tt><togI1OSl_ oi I~protecmlS necoSSJl\' w.__ot S""~IS neeaea (R•.s~Ulr'l

o:-a.r"'~...,

Tt>< cow:e<_.m:'11tTd ljp<Iisi of IilboIt>o SlJbI~ll) B '"""~ .n~ itle erilelia Ioi -1 APRi ",."..,1 

A_ U'Jam> aIamrx;i pre,",..."" "'Od tor nul,.r"" """""""3UOO ooty 

OSHA PPE requirements are addressed by four levels of exposure nsl< A, B, C, and D. Levels are bnefly descr,bed 

below Levels A and B do not apply 10 corn:litlons expected for the purpose of this OnShore Tact,cs Manual The 

PPE requlfements for Lel/ets C and 0 are listed in the tables 10 the nght. 

ENTRY WITH FULL-FACE RESPIRATOR (LEVEL C) LEVel C Enlry with fuJI-face air purifying respirator and organic vapor car1ndges IS allowed by any number of 

rkef'S "';lhoUl bad<up observers under all of the follOWing conditions' 

Oxygen atmospheric concerilratlon 's between 19.5% and 23.5% 

LEL percentage is less lhan 3% 

Total hydrocarbon concentretion is less than 500 ppm 

H2S air concentration is less thai' 10 ppm 

Benzene air concenlrallon is less than 10 ppm 

Normal IlEttural or mechanicalvenlilation 15 available. 

No v'S'bla mist Or fog of 0,1 presenl. 

LEVEL 0 ENTRY WITH HALF-FACE RESPIRATOR (LEVEL C)
 

Entry with half-face air punfying respirafor and organic vapor cartriOges is allowed by any number 01 wor1<ers without
 

backup observers under all of the lollo"';ng conditions
 

Oxygen atmospheric concentration IS between 19.5% and 23.5% 

LEL perrenrage is less than 3% 

Total hydrocarbon concentration is less than 500 ppm. 

H2S alf concentration is less than 10 ppm 

Benzene air cOl~cefllrallon is less than 3 ppm. 

Normal. natural or med,anical ventilaUon Is available. 

No visible mist or fog of 0,1 presenl 

ENTRY WITHOUT RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (LEVEL Dj 

Entry withoul respiratory protection is allowed for any we"" requlfed under all of the lollow",g conditions' 

Oxygen atmosphenc concentration is between 195% and 23.5%. 

LEL percentage is less than 3%, 

Total hydrocarbon concentration is less than 50 ppm. 

H2S air concentration IS less than 10 ppm. 

Benzene air concentration is less Ihan 003 ppm 

Normal nalural or mechanical ventilation is avadable. 

No Visible mist or fog of ail is presenl. 

CONCENTRATIONS AND TYPES OF AIRBORNE SUBSTANCES 

ARE KNOWN AND THE CRITERIA FOR USING AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATORS ARE MET 

r....or tJ{-JI{f ~FIl. W1Ih awe_I. 

__*<._cloti'q ilwo-ptoce et><noita.,plash ,ult dI,posabIe <t>errncal """!art ~l

C""""1s 

GoYes.~ter ~nl3I.u:'1I

GI<rnos. _, lMroo!Jl "':'13'1 

9<0~ OIM.~tOSiOlOl'rl~)

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MINIMAL PROTECTION WORK CLOTHING; 

NUISANCE CONTAMINATION ONLY 

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GI:>'oM 

SootI"""'" cIw!oc:aI ....._I toe 

Booh, 0UlW, chor1II:oI_ (O<.posaI:loi 

S*Iy gla>ses or cl~I',,"hlllasli ~,
 

H3l<lht
 

faa! ".,
 

Nole: AN value. given are lor planning tJll!'pOS4S only, NotlJ. '" vaGJe5 gJlmn are fOf planmng purpo.sos only 

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Decomsmlneoon - Personnel and EquIpment 5-4 DecontaminatIOn - Personnel and EqUipment,,,,,,,",, 5-4 

the level and amount of contamination is acceptable. 

POINT 1 

Rub down grossly contaminated clothing with 

absorbents. Place ebsorbenlS in waste bin. Remo_e 

outer~lo_es, jacket, hardha~ and respirator 

POINT 2 

Remove contaminated clothing, boot cov81'S.
 

and finally. inner gloves. if grossly contamll1ated.
 

diSpose of in nearest wasle DOmainer. If only sllghlly
 

contaminated and reusable, hang up for your reuse
 

upon re-entry to hoI zone
 

POINT 3
 

Redress lor re-entry or walk through for t>reak or end
 

of shift.
 

Nola This process reqUIres grear ca,'() whOfl drossiflg,
 

Make sure you lape yovrs,,11 correclly, leavmg lerge
 

labs. for e/lsa 01 removal/alef
 

EMERGENCY DECONTAMINATION
 

PROCEDURE
 

Decision on level of decontamination pnor to medical
 

treatments depends upon type and sevenly of medical
 

condition and nature of contaminanVexposure. In
 

Iife-th'eatenmg srtualions in cases of crude all spills.
 

lifesaving procedures can be administered without
 

decontamination. DecontarninatlOn should prooeed
 

once lhe Victim is stabilized.
 

Medical personnel responding should be at a
 

minimum informed of:
 

1) What happened to vlcbm?
 

2) What contaminant was victim exposed to?
 

Personnel Dry Decontamination 

Dry decontamination procedures should be appropnale for Ihe hazards and conlomUlalion encountered and assure
 

safe, pracllCo,1 decontamination processes from ""rlOus J.Ilatforms The nOXlbllity Inco
 

decreese selup lime. equipment required. and the amount of wastes genera18d.
 

Special Instructions
 

There should be two separate points of conlam1l1atEKl clothing remo_at and one redress illl for each Identified
 

response platform. The Ioa>tlOn and layollt 01 Ihe platforms may _ary as the three pOfnt. are dressed las deSCrib
 

belowl.
 

DEFINITIONS
 

Personnel dry deoontamination utilizing Ihe remo_af of contamtnated PPE rather than washing contaminated PPE.
 

to ore-ent .preadlng contamination bevand the "Hot ~---'
 

PROCEDURE
 

Personnel rsquiring decontamination enter the d~;gnaled decontammation area. The parson stands alone and
 

remo_e. contaminated artlcles throwing everything that has poSSIbly been contaminated away Clothing removel
 

• hould proceed With the most contaminated PPE rwst. Rubbing down contamineted PPE WIth absorbents to reduce 

Equipment Decontamination 

STEP 1 

Eslabltsh an appropriate area for the decontamInation process 10 take place. Small vessels and skImmers Should be 

brought onboard a larget vessel if feBSlble Booming is generally a las! resort and u"'Iled only for the laroer yesS!l15 

GUIDELINES FOR THE DECONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT 

EqUipment reqUlnng d"contamlnal,on IS plaOlld ", a secure area where contamln"nts are oontamed The designated 

equipment decontamination areas are established on deck of the barge or vessel or any boomed Blea on-water. All 

contaminallon Is removed prior 10 IelIVing the decontammahon area 

STEP 2 

Ensllre scupper plugs portable containment or other means to control run-<>lf wasles are established. 

STEP 3 

Gross conlammahoo can be removed by pressure washing or rubbing down with abSOfbents 

STEP 4 

Collection of run-off can be performed WIth vacuum systems. absorbents. skimmers (when in booming configurallon). 

and physicai collection (e g.. shovels, rakes). 

STEP 5 

Waste disposal shall beconduclad in accordance wilh the established waste management plan 

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-

mG 

~EJ ....5 .. 

+ 

PerS£Jfloo! Dry Decontemmarion 

1101& AD val"". given lIfO lor pJiJnnlng purpoSIJS only. 

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Aerial and Vessel-Based Tracking 

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DESCRIPTION 

There are multiple ways to determine the location of an oil slick and project its movement. These tracking and
 

surveillance methods are performed by three different means.
 

Visual Surveillance
 

Remote Sensing Ted1niques such as Forward-Looking Infrared (FUR) and Tracking Buoys
 

Modeling (refer to Tactic TS-3)
 

Visual Surveillance 

Visual surveillance, either by on-site observations or by aerial reconnaissance, may be one of the most effective 

means of defining a spill location and its potential trajectory. Trained aerial observers may also be employed to 

direct on·water recave!)' assets into the heaviest oil concentration improving recovery effioencies. 

An aerial observer's role may involve: 

1.	 Surveillance - determining the location and status of any spill source; characterizing the nature and extent of 

the spill, assessing potential impacts and trajectories; and documenting and reporting observations. 

2.	 Spotting -locating heavy oil concentrations for containment and recovery operations and for controlled burning; 

guiding and aligning aircraft and vessels during the application of dispersants; and the positioning of vessels 

with fire boom for the collection and ignition of oil. 

3.	 Monitoring - assessing and documenting the results of med1anical cleanup. dispersant use and burning; 

detecting and reporting existing or potential wildlife exposures, environmental conditions. and shoreline impacts; 

and supporting SMART personnel and other air or surface monitoring activities. 

Platform options to accommodate surveillance ano tracking would indude helicopter. fixed-wing, or vessel. Aircraft, 

either helicopters or fixed-wing. allow a greater vantage point from which to view a spill and can cover a larger 

area. Helicopters provide more controlled access or flexibility (can fly slower and at lower altitudes than fixedwing aircraft). Fixed-wing aircraft usually travel longer distances and are faster than helicopters, allowing a rapid 

assessment over a broad area. Vessel access provides an up close look at the oil itself including the oil thid<ness 

and consistency. 

Note: Af/ values given are for planning purposes only. 

Shell Beaufort and Chukchi Seas Regional Tactics Manual 03/09 REVISED 

Tracking Oil Discharge in Open Water (con/;nuf>dl TS-1 

FUR and Buoys
 

Remote sensing using satellites or buoys is used in an oil spill as a real-time tracking or recording tool.
 

Aerial and vessel support for visual surveillance may provide audio transmissions and FUR images in addition to
 

visual reports. The FUR system is operable at all times of the day. With the FUR system, thid< areas of oil within
 

an oil slick can be identified because they emit more thermal radiation than the surrounding areas.
 

Oil spill tracking buoys may be deployed into a slick to monitor its movement during periods of iow visibility, or
 

when observers cannot remain on location. Tracking buoys may be equipped with an antenna and transmitter,
 

so that personnel onboard an aircraft or work boat can monitor the buoys (possibly by salellite) and transmit the
 

slick's position to a vessel or shoreside location. Passive (non-transmitting buoys) or beacons can also be used for
 

trad<ing oil slick movement. Dyes, radar, refleclors, lights. and bright floats can be used to help relocate oil slicks
 

over short periods of drift.
 

Buoys may also be used to track oiled ice through the winter months. Together with daily weather recordings,
 

satellite images, and ice-movement modeling activities. the continued release and trad<ing of buoys will enabte
 

responders and technical specialist to monitor changes in the location, speed, and direction of oiled ice. The
 

seasonal pack ice zone, although mobile, may experience periods of little or no ice motion.
 

SUPPORT 

Work boats or helicopters can deploy the transmitter buoys into the slid< during response operations. 

NOAA has developed an Open Water Oil Identification Job Aid for Aerial Observation which includes checklists, 

example photographs and sketches, and coverage charts. Resources for Oil Spill Tracking on water may include a 

digital camera, a diagram or map of the area, marking pens/pencils, log book, and an aircraft or vessel to be used 

as an observation platform. If the oil is not visibie, tracking buoys or an infrared sensor may be an option. 

CONSIDERATIONS AND LIMITATIONS 

A GPS may be used to define the area of the slick.
 

Digital photographs may also be taken to estimate volumes.
 

If using a GPS, coordinale datums for ease of cross reference and accurate location.
 

Coordinate with Incident Command representatives to have multiple observers from differenl
 

organizations on aerial surveillance flights. The surveillance team should strive for a coordinated
 

approach and report back to the Command through the Siluation Unit.
 

Experienced aerial observers may be a representative from NOAA (Scientific Support Coordinator), the
 

USCG, and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC), or a private contractor.
 

EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL 

BASE FUNCTION I PIECES T NO. OF T MOBE TDEPLOY EQUIPMENT LOCATION STAFF nME TIME 

HelK:opier ACS /\erial Tracki1g I I I 1 2hr 2hr I 

OSRVOI Tug Onboard Depkly TracJ<ing BuO)' I 2 I 4 I 1hr I 1hr 

Tracking Buoys OSRV RefOOle Oil Traclo:.ilg I 10 I 1 I 0.5hr I 0.5hr 

Vesse!·Moooled FUR OSRV 0;1 Trad:ing I 1 I 1 I 0.5hr I 05 hr 

Note: All values given are for planning purposes only. 
$p,U Voillma ESI"nadOll T5-2 Spill Volume Estimation loooon"",,, T5-2

• Estimating Oil Volume on Water, Ice, and Snow 

ESTIMATION OF OIL VOLUME ON WATER, ICE, AND SNOW 

Keys to estimating oil on water are to determine: 

The areal extent: 

When posSIble. use GPS to defineate boundaries of 0'\ slicl.s. 

Oocument oil slick size and color with photographs and annotated maps. 

The percent co..... erage of the oil on the water 

The thickness of the oil (by its color) 

If the oil exhibits color. approximations of the thickness of oil may be made 

Noto: 

1IJm =1m ',km' 

.0,026 bWKf1I 

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BONN AGREEMENT OIL APPEARANCE CODE (BAOAC) DATA - METRIC &ENGLISH UNITS 

layer-Thickness Interval Concentration Code I Description 

S - (~re<i¥ol)

microns (~m)

OlM·030 

inches (in,) 

,6.'0' 12.10' 

m' per Iun' 

000l.0lO 

bbl!acn 

. x '0­ 18x 10 1 

R RaIn_ 0.30,511 11, '0'·1.0. 11l" 030·50 78x10-'·128x1O 

M Meidl: 50 50 20 .. 10'·20' 10' 50·50 , 28, lD ~'1\

T T/f\flSltionaiDar'/i: 5ll.2Ol 20.10·8.,D' 50· 200 128· 51 T",elCoior

Oiltk (orT"",) D )2lID > 8x 10 '200 -:.51 Color CJIO'1_"A __Brlrwl_OI_C"",illAOoICl....,.!l?llX¥ 

OIL SPILL ESTIMATIONS
 

(Base'd on non IInal middle ronge thlcknessM}
 

TRANSITIONAL AREA (fee!') SILVERY SHEEN RAINBOW METALLIC DARK DARK 

'Ot-3 • >1 

100110, '01 <IM!IY.'OO 

< lei!ipOOO < leaspoon ,toe,_ ,,-. 

- '" ClJP 

' 'liC\ip 

'. qa' 

1\ gal 

2 \o,gll 

'000 1-31 , 32'1 2ltsaspoon£ -,,~ I. Qat 2 ',gal 25 gal 

i 10.000 (100', '001 -1'QIIl 'Igal 2 ~/,oat 2og" 250921 

i!5O.cm 1500', 300l 

aD 000 (200' • 20al II,O!!"I 

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1!I3' 

-&glli 

IOgai

-52 _ 100 gal 

- 5:OllJI 

1.ooog.d 

- 6. 20lgal 

EQUATIONS FOR ESTIMATE5-0IL ON WATER OIL ENCOUNTER RATE CALCULATIONS 

vIbbI) I i4 '4. 10'1 ,Al""l" i\llcIle!ol EnR\Spml I 314,Wjftl.V(Il;"Cj,qtnd\e.l, 

Vlblll, I 6-l1xA(acr.,p·Ii_1 EI1R (bbttrl I 5333, WIftl' V11lIlec1' tl,nehes' 

v lbl>l) I 0OHa .• A{O·), II_I EIlR Ibbllday) 1\ 28,'0"1' W1ft,. vllli",el.tllllChot' 

v(gotl I 0;;2''''(11)'11_.) W .~~o1odillct

v I ",.....olOli~1 v I ~",nl4Cpkr<lC·,a9f\1>et1

A I "'..oI5ldc alt'iCkne.. " A I ...., of sOcI " 1tJI<tJless " 

tt"'~.I"'sti ItllCol1.l3 (J! ik), 

ESTIMATING OIL VOLUME ON SNOW AND ICE 

One cubic yard Dr lightly olted snow conta"" appro.imalely 0.3 bbl of ",I 

One cubic yard of oil~saluraleosno\'l is estimateolo conlain up to 2,4 bbl of oil. HeaVIly OIled snow may contain 

up 10 100 gal of oil per cubic yard at 37 gal "r oTt per cubic ft of sno\'!. 

EQUATIONS FOR ESTIMATE~OIL ON SNOW AND ICE 

VlbblJ I (41" 10'jAImf),lloncl>eol

V(bbO I 6.IlA(aD1OS)'I~n~'1

Vlebl) I {1 '3' lo-lA(t!'I,t[".",.., 

v{oall I 421 V(bbI1 

V I Yllkorr... oIod~

A I area of Slict II rontJfl'1r.alE":1 moe 

or 01 sid Of tIlIl"""natod lllIlIll,,"~

snOH. l<eQvI'......, oil ltlit'I1eSS' 

CONSIDERATIONS ANO LIMITATIONS 

Use standardized descriptors for 011 structure on ltle waler: streamers, w1ndrows. patches. convergence 

lines, lar ba.lls or no structure at all. 

When possible, Iramed aenal observers may be employed to penorm overflights and provide lI,formation 

to the Operations SeclJon and Situation Unit. 

Mass balance eslim"tes may also be used when the quantity of 0,1 spilled is known. When possible. 

recovered 011 and water may be separated through gravity separation and deC<lnting. Recovered oil is 

gauged prior to dISposal 

Note: All values gf...en afa for pJannlng pvrposO$ only 

If the eil IS very dark or 

black. a visual approximation of the thickness may not be accurate and rough eslimalions or quanlily 

may be inferred by using the Oil Gode Thickness and Concentration Values. 

Oil Code Thickness and Concentration Values 

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0.) lJlH
 

J I to ' I'III' S~~~l'l"I81 ~~~u~'~~ 4000..­

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Grey Met,dk; True -True
 

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I I '9 ,. I I~ 1 19 _1 

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She""
 

Rambow 

Color Color .. r...--· I1 _ ...... , -", I."~ 10 -I. .~,.-,- ..... _IU-ttf""..··-v. 

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I ~T -' I'r -.~ 1 

I II 10 I Ir­ 110' 

~,-A-.~~

0..11-l'Tl 

10'''''' mm 1~0':.1 ;gr;:::1 l':'f,lJm 10' rnm I {"""' ~nom,na( .....rr.,do-tMge Ii"" un••

~.i1,MtS II'''
 

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Traj9etOl}' Medollng 1"""""_ TS-3 

Using Vector Addition to Estimate Movement 

Resultant 

Oil Movement 

......Wind 

Current • 

DESCRIPTION 

Planning a response 10 an oil spill means that a pnmar)' concern Is to !<now whal direc110n the slick Is moving and at 

whal speed. Knowing the trajectory of a slick provides a valuable 1001 to pOliltion response resources al the leading 

edge or effectively deploying msponse personnel and eqUlpmenl Ie Intercepi Ihe oil and preteet environmentally 

sensilive areas 

The movement of an Clil stick in open water can be estimated bas9\! on currenl and wind speed and direction. Oil 

Is predJcted to move at Ihe same speed as Ihe current an!J three percenl of wtoo speed all movement can be 

predicted uSUlg vector addlhon (see figure) 

Modeling the trajectory of oil SPIlls in broken ice conditions is also be a valuBble 1001 for responders Wind effects 

are greater on ice movement than open 'water. Because oil in broken ice conditions moves at the same speed as 

the drifting ice. oil will move faster than when In open water 

Beyond this elementary approach. responders may rely upon NOAA 01 various commerCIally available computer 

models as a resource to plan response strategies and tactics. There Bre several options In the arena of commerCially 

available computer models. 

Oil spill computer trajectory models are most valuable when capable of doing the following: 

Spill prediction fm both forecasting and hindcasting. 

Quick turnaround for modeling results regardless oi the spill's geographic 10C<ltion, 

Ability to adjust inputs based on changing condltrons and field observations. 

Use in remote field locations or effective transmission of model outputs to held operators 

CoordmalIOg Ihe lracklng and trajectory modeling oi oiled Ice during wlnl" will prOVide for opportunities to recover 

or burn oil during the iollowlng open water season. 

The best available !Jata on enVIronmental conditions and visual surveillance reports on 011 slick pOsilion should be 

pro"idea when available Modeling results will be Improved based upon accurale Information from f,elO reports 

on· 

Weather conditions at the sUe (wind data: average sea state: and air temperature). 

Spill speCifics (oil type. volume spilled or duration; and location). 

NOl& AJI vs1ue:s given lire for planning purposes only. NO/e. All 'alues 91- am fo< pIonn/llll Pwpose, only 

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CONSiDERATIONS AND LIMITATIONS 

ThIs IS i,J continuous operation.
 

The mSln limiting faclor is the amounl of Ice encountered.
 

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Laroor LSC-5 Sklm",OJ'
 

W!If1lboa1
 

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T,.,k Ba'go
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DESCRIPTION 

In spill conditions that require more stability of the apex, the following configurations may be employed. 

The lengths of the boom. and corresponding swath w,dth, may be limited by the capacity 01 the boom 

towing boats, ice conditions, and weather conditIOns. A shorter length of boom may be necessary to 

rTllnlmize the effects of sea conditions, ice conditions, or potential boom failure conditions. The boom is 

infiated and deployed from the deck of the barge using workboats for towing. 

Two workboals tow up to 2,600 feet (ltl of ocean-class boom This allows Ihe oil 10 be tunneled through a chain or 

rope opening in the end 01 the boom thai is allached 10 the barge hull torward of the jib arm and deflecfioo boom' 

maximum swath wldll1 Is approximately 1,500 ft The sk.,mmers are deployed pon and starboard via lifting frames 

and are ngidly connected to the barge's side rails. A Jib arm in conjunction With and conneC1ed 10 approximately ~O

It of heavy·duty defloctlon boom ensures maximum oil concentralion althe skimmers 

SUPPORT 

A trained aerial observer and alTCraft, either fixed,wlng or helicopter, may be deployed to track Ihe locallon and 

movement of oil. The observer may direct and coordinate the task force into areas of heaviest 011 concentration. 

CAPACITIES FOR PLANNING 

Equipment has Ihe polenl,al to operale 24 hours a day. 

Off-loading Positive Displacement Pump (PDP) maximum capacily is 723 barrels per hour (bbl/hr) 

If less swalh width is required. shoner lenglhs of boom are 10 be used. 

The amounl of 011 recovered will be eslimated by gauging prior 10 off-loading. 

Wilh UC approval, up to 80% of recovered free water may be pumped or decanted back into the boomed 

area, as necessary.
 

The typical speed of advance for this task force is 0.75 to 1.5 knots
 

Nofe- All values gIve:n 8re for JJJanning purposes only. 

Boom 

Crane
 

POP (....,In tlesel:
 

hyclralAlc pOY.sfpatkl'
 

BASE 

LOCATION 

Onlloard 

C>1board 

On Lor..atlon 

00 Local;, 

I Ooboa<d 

Ol1board 

Onboard 

EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL 

FUNCTION
 

O"l'Ialm Recoyery
 

BaomTow"9
 

Taw~u~\'j Barge
 

SJomme' MounllSl""o9"
 

On Waler Coil&c:i,,""
 

~neC1l<lfl

Equlpmenl DaP'O\me'"lt
 

OecanVOf.Ioad
 

PIECES 

·W,iIl a.nular I/lj9Ctlon Ilanges 

""S\i!ldopo:led I> 'h._tor UIil f""" oI~l_t

CAPACITIES FOR PLANNING 

SKIMMER 

~ANUFACTURER'S I EFFICIENCY I NAMEPLATE PUMP 

CATEGORY MULnpUER CAPACITY 

Ibbilh~

lofnor LSC·5 0I0qlIl1}, I 02 1 1.289 

DERATED 

LIQUID 

CAPACm 

(bbl!llr) 

25B 

EMULSIFICAnON
 

FACTOR
 

154 

NO. OF
 

STAFF h
 

OIU 

EMULSION 

STORED 

(bbllhr) 

397 

Nora. M vtJIll•• ..._ nro for pI.""lng purposes only. 

MOBE OEPLOY 

TIME TIME 

1 hr 

1 hr 1 hr 

1 hr 

-

lhr 

-

ltv 

1 hr 1hr 

1 h' ltv 

It>­

FREE WATER NET 

RETAINED ISTORED 

DE~~TN~~NG L10WDS 

(bbUhrj (bblIhr) 

52 449 

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Delfed'on Boom with Open Apex & Large Barge 0 R-1 8 

Oil Spill Response Barge (OSRB) 

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...F 

DESCRIPTION 

The following conrIQuralioo mal' be used 10 conjunction wlth denect",n boom ,n spill condllions requiring greater 

manOuverablllly. Two worl<boals may tow up to 2,600 It (1,300 It per $Ide) of ocean.cJllSS boom, allow,ng the 011 

to De funneled II1rough a chain or rope opening In the apex of Iha lloom. Ma..mum swalh width Is approximalely 

1.500 ft. The lengths of boom, and correspond 109 swath width, may be limited by the capadly of the boom-towing 

boals. Ice condItions and wealher conditions, A shorter length of boom may be neressary to minImize the effeclS 

of 5ea conditions. lca condItions Or potential boom failure condItions The boom is Inflated and dBployed from the 

deck of the barge. 

Tm. skimmers are deployed pan and starboard via I'fting frames and are ngidly connected to Ihe barge's side rails. 

Jib arm in conjunction With and connecledlo approxlmalely 40 ft of heavy-duty defiec1lon boom ensures maximum 

011 concentration to. and connechon With, the skimmers. 

SUPPORT 

A trained aerial observer Dnd aircraft, either fixed-wing or helicopler, may be deployed to track Ihe localion and 

movemenl of oil. The observer may direct and coordmate (he lask force Inio areas of heavi~st 011 concenlrallon 

CAPACITIES FOR PLANNING 

Equipment has the potential 10 operale 24 hours per day 

Off-loading POSitive Displacement Pump (PDP) maximum capaCity is 723 bbllhr. 

D6"ectlOn Boom with Open Apex & LNge Berge Ie""""....) 0 R-1 8 

If less swath width is reqUIred, shorler longlhs of boom are 10 De used.
 

The amount of 011 recovered will be _mated by 90u91fl9 prior 10 off-loadIng.
 

Up to 80% of recovered free ....aler may be pumped or decanted back Into Ihe boomed area, as necess:'ry.
 

The typical speed of advance for this laSK force is 0 75 10 1.5 knots.
 

EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL 

EQUIPMENT BASE 

LOCATION FUNCTION PIECES NO. OF STAFF" 

MOBE 

TIME 

OEPLOY 

TIME 

urnor LSC-5 S"""",, o.x-<> llll 1'.'''181 Rec<N1lf) lr.r 

""""boal 'Boom "TowltlSl lOr 'Or 

Tug 00, Locaon T...:pusll Barge 1r.r 

-.,,'8"'1)0 On lo<aton Skirrrnel MounllStoraga it'lf 1 ~r

Boom On"""", llllW.Iel'CllIeck>r,1

00_ 1t"or .t\r 

C!ilI1. Orb_ Eqt.4lIT'errlllepl:r)'n~fll /lr "/ 

PDP\wlll\_lll'lrodrt 

""""rllat"!' On"""'" o.C.,WOll·ba<! /Y 

'l\\fI ""'....f1IOdm 
 

"StlIW d<pldl!d" 1/<0 ,mmum Ito' 'r.!l polOil!l of IlQlipmOrl
 

CAPACITIES FOR PLANNING 

SKIMMER EFFICIENCY 

MANUFACTURER'S I NAMEPLATE PUMP 

OERATEO 

LIQUID EMULS'FICATION 

CATEGORY MULTIPLIER CAPACITY CAPACITY FACTOR 

fbbUhr) Ibb~hrl

___ L5C-> 

Oeopl* 02 I 1m 259 t54 

FREE WATER Olll NET RETAINED EMULSION STORED AFTER STOREO LIQUIDS OECANTING Ibbl!hr) Ibb~hr) \bblllr) 

397 52 ..:.J~

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Nole All valves Qiven ltIe for pla""mg pwposes only. 
OR·1C & 10 

Oil Spill Response Barge (OSRB) 

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G G 

DESCRIPTION 

1C: In eenain ice condihons. /I may be neCllssary 10 uhhz... only Ihe barye-mounted Jib arm in conjunction with 

Ihe heavy-<luly d"nectlon boom or the skimmer, Inducllon pump alone Maximum swmh width Is approximately 

'00 n. The boom is automatically inRaled and deployed from the deck 01 the barge utilizing Ih.. jib arms The 

skimmars are deployed port and starboard via IifUng frames and are rigidly connecled 10 Ihe barge's side ralls. 

The jib arm. "' conJurlction with and conneCled to approximately 40 fI of heavy-duty deflection boom, ensures 

ma.ximum oil concentralion to, and connection with. the skImmers. Greater vessel maneuverability is offered by thiS 

conngurahon Vessels not Involved with boom deploymenl may provide ice management. Recovery assels are in a 

stalionary positIon. Tt1e skimmers are fitted with InductIon pumps Whlctl, when engaged, will induce the walef and 

011 to now to the skImmers' oleophilic recovery surfaces 

1D: This tactic is used to collect pooled oil between ice floes or in leads. Ice may serve os boom 10 contam 011 

In Isolated pockets or poolS. The onboBrd crane and rope mop prOVide the tools to work II' such condItions. The 

OSRB carefllily maneuvers into pOSllion and avoids disturbing Ihe pooled oil and ice. The rope mop rS used in Ihe 

highest concen!rnllons of 011 to recover the mro::lffivm amount of all. With ti)(3 recovelY assets in a statIonary posillon, 

Ihe onboard rope mop may also be deployed, utilizing the onboard crane to posillon Ihe skimmer above the thicker 

pools of 011. 

SUPPORT 

A trained aenal observer and alfcraft. either fixed-Wing or helicopter. may be deployed to Irack Ihe location and 

mo....ement of 011. The ObS€lVer may direc.t and CQOrdlr1~le the lask. force into areas of tleav;esl 011 concemrallOn 

CAPACITIES FOR PLANNING 

Equipment has the potential to operale 24 hours a day. 

Off"loading Positive D,splacemenl Pump (PDP) maximum capacity IS 723 bblll1r. 

The amoont of oil recoverell will be estllnated by gauging prior to off-loading. 

Up lo 80% of recovered free water may be pumped or decanted back into the boomed area. as necessary. 

The typical speed of advance for this task force is 0.75 to 1.5 knots. 

Nolo values given are tOf planning purpoS8$ only 

OSRB A/lema/lves ,n Broken Ice f""""OUt>(/) 0 R-1 C & 10 

CONSIDERATIONS AND LIMITATIONS 

The main limIting factor is the amount of ice encounl€lred. 

Approval 10 decant ls needed from Ihc UC. 

This is a continuous opcralioo.
 

In certain Ice conditions the Jib arm and denecllon boom may 1'101 be uhliLed.
 

EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL 

BASE I NO. OF ~CBE I DEPLOY EQUIPMENT FUNCTION I PIECES LOCATION STAFF" TIME TIME 

UI'"O! LSC·5 S\lJTr.. 0rQla11l 01\ \\.,.. 1loaT>..., lhr 

OR Rcpt M"I'S<JTlIIl<5 0I\b0inl 00\'1'10' R.",...." lhr 11\; C\<8.9H 

WoIf.!loal 0rIxli11l BoomT,,"~ lhr lhr 

- Tug OI\SiI. i""1>.>I>E!aI,,e 11..­

Tan. Baiy-o S_MounUSlOIogO 1hr ltv 

c..". O"boanl Eq"PIl1<flI O<!pU"",,nl 

OI\..ocaIlcr1 

1 hr ltl: 

PD?lo.1Ul_!r~it 0nb000lI DOO'lI1>'Ofl-lOOd 1 hr DO'/.crpack)" 

"Mtr_i1I!<lJonGl"ll'"
 

I "S"'ft J>eplcled "!he ,rinmsm Ia! eaoh plot:o 01 O':lU~1
 

CAPACITIES FOR PLANNING 

MANUFACTURER'S DERATED OIU FREE WATER I NET

SKIMMER I EFFICIENCY IN.AMEPLATE PUMP LIQUID EMULSIFICATION EMULSION R~~~:D STORED 

CATEGORY MULTIPLIER CAP~CITY CAPACITY FACTOR STORED DECANTING LIQUIDS (bb\lh,) (bbllhr) (bblihr) (bbllhr) (bbllhr) 

l...... L'":.~ I 02 I ',289 258 154 391 52 ,:~g ORJ OIeophL 

S~::~jH OJ I 500 I 94 I 154 I 14~\ I 19 I 16<1 I 

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DeIJeCllOn Boom Sewred to OSRV 0 R-2A fl9ctlon Boom Secured 10 OSRV I_III>I><-</i 0 R-2A 

Deflection Boom Secured to Oil Spill Response Vessel (OSRVl 

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Side-Collector Configuration SIDE-COLLECTOR CONFIGURATION: 

Two worl<boats tow lrp to 3,000 ft (1.500 ft per side) of ocean-class boom allowing the oil 10 be funneled through a 

cham or ropa opening at Iha apex of the boom. Max;mum swath widlh is approximately 1,500 fl Tha trailing ends 

of the boom may be connected to the side hull for usa wllh brush skim mars AJib arm connected to approximately 

40 nof heavy duty dellaction boom IS used to maXImize oil concentratiOn lor skimming near the OSRV Tha onl>oard 

skimmers ara daployed pori and ~Iarboard via lifting frames. ara ngjdly connacted 10 the barge's side ralis. and used 

10 recover oil 

Transrec Configuration 

TRANSREC CONFIGURATION:
 

Up 10 2,000 ft (1.000 ft per side connected from lhe aft deck 01 the OSRVj of ocean-class boom is towed by two
 

\':orkboats The umbilical skimmers ara deployed port and starboord from Ihe slern of lhe vessel using Inlegrated
 

skimmer cranes. Cross bridles may be used to concentrate encountered oil at the skimmers naar the stern of the
 

OSRV, maximizing recovery rale. The boom and Skimmer may be deployed from just one side of the OSRV in a oJ­


configuration, providIng more flexibility and conlrol during recovery operations.
 

SUPPORT
 

A trained aerial observer and aircraft. either fixed-wing or helicopter. may be deployed to track the location and
 

movement of all The observer may direct and coordinate the lask force mto areas of neaviesl 011 concentra~on.
 

CAPACITIES FOR PLANNING 

Eqlllpmani has the polent,al 10 operate 24 hours a dey 

Off-loading Positive Displacement Pump (PDP) maximum capacity is 723 bblihr. 

If less swath width is required, shorler lengths of boom are 10 be "'ed. 

The amount of oil recovered l'Iill be eshmal'id by gauging pnor 10 off-loading 

Up 10 80% of recovered free water may be pumped or decanted back into the boomed ar, 

The typical speed of advanCe for t.nis task force is 0.75 to 1.5 knols 

. CIS necessary 

CONSIDERATIONS AND LIMITATIONS 

This is a continuous operatIOn.
 

The mam limiting faclor is the amounl of Ice encountered.
 

Approval to decant is needed (rom the UC.
 

Swath width is variable dependenl upon the length of boom. weather conditions. and ice conditIOns.
 

Shorler lengths of boom may be necessary to maximize conlalOment and recovery operations and to
 

minllnlz9 the effects of sea conditions, ice conditions, or other pOlenlial boom failure condllions.
 

EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL 

BASE NO. OF MOBE DEPLOY EOUIPMENT FUNCTION PIECES LOCATION STAFF" TIME TIME 

L"""" lSC-5 Sb'tMl!< l>1_d onW_R"""",,'l'

(OR~ I I I framtOC t50S_ Onboord On Wa1IIr Reco....~f)'

II'ordlOO! Olboora BocIo r""O'Q 

OSRV c."LotaI.all S\mner M!Ylli'Slontge

On Wit'" CoIeel"'" Ita_ 800m (5eclcnsl Ollx>aro ~.a:non

Cnno OnbDarl! E~I~I

pop l"'ln IlOd1dlyera* CX!OOtlf'd [)e:arolK)ll.Ic-1O

""""pack/,
 

'vmh llfJlu!ar"'flldiM Iangoi
 

-Sla" deplc"," i'll1a I1WlII'IJm lor Qad\ pioOl oj oqtJfll_
 

SKIMMER 

CATEGORY 

EFFICIENCV 

MULTIPLIER 

u.mor LSC-5 02 

TrdJ1srec 1~ 02 

CAPACITIES FOR PLANNING 

MANUFACTURER'S 

I NAMEPLATE PUMP 

CAPACITY 

Ibbl!hr) 

EMULSIFICATION 

FACTOR 

DERATEO 

L1QUIO 

CAPACITY 

(bbUhr) 

DIU 

EMULSION 

STORED 

Ibbllhr) 

FREE WATER 

RETAINED 

AFTER 

DECANTING 

[bb~hr)

NET 

STOREO 

LlQUtDS 

IbbUhr) 

I \289 258 154 397 52 449 

2516 50 154 m 875 

Noto. All vtt'ue.s gI~ are forplanmng purposos only 

I 

l'r 

1hr 

1 hr 

I n. 

1!lr 

1 hr 

I hr 

, hr 

111< 

1hr 

12 

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Del1ecr/O{l or Cont8lnmenl Boom IN/ttl OSRV Slummers 0 R-2B DefleC1Jon Of Comalnmsnr Boom INIJIl OSRV Skimmers 1""",,,,,,,(1) 0 R-2B 

Oil Spill Response Vessel (OSRVj 

·U· Boom Configuration 

CONSIDERATIONS AND LIMITATIONS 

This is a continuous operation,
 

The malll limIting factor is the amount of ice encountered.
 

Appmvalto decant IS needed from Ihe UC 

Swalh w,oth is variable dependent upon the length aflhe boom, weather condrtions, and '00 condilions 

Shorter lengths of boom mey be neces5m)' to maximize contalnmenl and recovery operations and to 

mlnimizij Ihe effects of sea conditions, Ice conditions, or Olher potantial boom (ailure conditions 

EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL 

BASE NO. OF MOBE DEPLOY EQUIPMENT FUNCTION PIECES LOCATION STAFF" TIME TIME 

!.amor lSC'5 S"""", Onboa«l OnWat", R""""'l' 'or 

(DR 

Tmll£~ 15O.5JcITrw ClnIlllOrlI ~l/.'nlel~ III 

1'- ClnIlllOla &anT","v 1hr i hr

Q5RV I OnlDco:loo I SlATer ~loir~_. 12 thr itor

OnWa... e-J &an1Se<:ImSl ClnIlllOlQ I\lnable lhr 'I tor Doi>tCIoO 

Ctana I crllC.,d I ~_I~I ltv, 1 hr

POP I.'ilh .~c""'h'(llraulir: Qllboord DearlVO/floo<I 1 hr po·..,,,p"<l.I' 

'Will\ _ .,jodb11ll1nges
 

~SI2l ""fIClod" th. ml1ll1lJm to< "nell i>O'" of_I
 

CAPACITIES FOR PLANNING 

OIl! I, FREE WATER I NET 

SKIMMER I EFFICIENCY INAMEPLATE PUMP 

MANUFACTURER'S DERATED 

LIQUID EMULSIFICATION EMiJLSION I RETAINED STORED AFTER , CATEGORY MULTIPLIER CAPACITY CAPACITY FACTOR STORED I' DECANTING c1QUIDS (bbllhr) Ibbllhr) (bbllhr) (bbllhr) (bbllhr) 

~'sl 02 1.289 258 154 337 I 52 I 449 I ran~c 150 I 02 I 2516 \54 I 77' I 101 I 87c

I NoIe Ail values grven ar~ for p/ennmg purposes only 

I 

Side Collec/or Conf/ouratlon 

DESCRIPTION 

Boom may be deployed to provide for oil deflection or containment In a variety of ves!iaUboom configurahons 10 

enhance 011 recovery operations. 

SIC/e ColJector Configuration. Boom used to provide denection ahead of Ihe OSRV functions 10 collect and funnel 

011 to lhe OSRV and !ikimmers Up to 2600 " [1,300 fI per side) of ocean-elass boom ,s inflated and deployed from 

Ihe deck of the OSRV wIth an open apex. Two wor'<boats lOW Ihe boom ahead of the OSRV, "lIowlng the 011 10 

be funneled through a cham or rope opemng at Ihe boom S ape~ As the 011 is funneled through the defleclioo boom 

ahead of the OSRV, a Jib al111 <:onnecled to approxlmalely 40 ft cJ heavy duty denection boom IS used lO concentrd18 OIlIer 

skimming ooar the OSRV The ooboard skimmers are deployed port ilnd S1art>oard vlalifbng frames, afe ngidly connected 

10 lhe barge's sille ra••. and used 10 recover 0,1 

An altomallve approach would pO&lhon the boom In a 'U" configuration behind the OSRV 10 collect, contain, and 

""ncenlrale all for recovery using the OSRV skimme"" 

·U· Boom COnflguralJon Up 10 1,500 ft of ooean-class boom Is ,nrJateo and deployed from the an deck of Ihe OSRV 

Two workboats low this boom i" a LJ" configuration behind Ihe OSRV The umbilical skimmers or the side skimmers are 

deployed po<1 and slarlloard from tha OSRV 10 recover oil. 

SUPPORT 

A Iralned aerial observer and aircraft, either fi~ed-wlflQ or helicopter, may be deployed 10 track Iha location a 

movement of oJI. The observer may direct and coordinate the task torce mto areas of heaViest 011 concentration. 

CAPACITIES FOR PLANNING 

Equipment has the potentiat to operate 24 hours a day, 

Off-loading Positive Displacemenl Pump (POP) maximum capacity is 723 bbl/hr 

If less swath width is reqUired, shorter lengths of boom are to be used. 

The amounl of oil racovered will be eshmetod by gauging pnor to off-loading 

Up to 80% of recovered free waler may be pumped or decanted back into tile boomed area as necessary 

The typical sPeed of advance for thIS task force is 0.75 to 1.5 knOls. 

NoIIJ All valu". given ",. for ;>10001"9 Pllrpo~ 0Il1y. I 

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OR-2C. 20. & 2E 

Oil Spill Response Vessel (OSRV) 

G
 

G
 

o
 

Not8 All \/Blues !Jiven ate (or p/annitW) 1if,1{JXJSIj$ only. 

DESCRIPTION 

Field operations may detel111lne lI1al broken Ice conditoons dictate 

the need to modify the recovery tactICs. Options indude the followil1g 

varialJOns for broken Ice recovery lactlcs: 

2C: Side Collector with Boom and Jib Arm 

Reduce the swath wldltl or the boom for maneuverability of the 

recovery syslom in open waler leads and to control the 8fTHlUnt of iCIJ 

within the boom, resulting tn reduced skimmer efficiendes or boom 

damage To implemenlll1" lactic. Ihe vessal-mounted Jib arm and 40 

feet of heavy-<luty dl~lOn boom are deployed part and starboard via 

lifting frames and are ngillly connecled 10 the OSRV side rails. The 

onboard skimmers are also deplOYed port and starboard and used 

10 recover 0\1. Any vessels not Involved wlIh boom deployment may 

provide Ice management. 

Swalh width is approximately 100 ft 

Typical speeds and advancement for this task force IS 0.75 to 1,5 

knot's. 

20: Rope Mop Skimmers 

Utlli;<8 speoalized tactIc to collect pooled oil between ice noes or in 

leads. IC8 may sarve as boom to conulII1 Oil in isolated pockets or 

pools The onboard crane and rope mop provide the tools ta work 111 

SUdl conditions The OSRV carefully malleuvers tnto poSltion and 

avoods dlslurtJ1n9 the pooled 011 and Ice. The rope mop Is used In the 

highest concentratIons of all to r6rovaf the maXimum arnounl of oil. 

2E: Transree Skimmer 

While the OSRV is in a stationary poshion. Ihe Transrec skimmer 

may be deployed from Ihe aft deck. The umbilical s~immef may 

be remolely directed through broken ice Into the heaviest pad<ets 

of oiling Recovered nuid volumes may increase using this tactic. 

Another opuon would be 10 deplay. depending upon Ice condillons, 

8 work bOat to tow up to 100 ft 01 boom and, white the OSRV slowly 

advances, be used to concentrate oil at the skImmer. 

SUPPORT 

A trained aerial observer ~lnd aircraft, ellher 'lxed·wlng or helicopter. 

may be deployed to lIack the location and movemenl of oil. The 

observer may d"ect and coordinate the task force inlo areas of 

heaVIest oil concentration. 

CAPACITIES FOR PLANNING 

EqUipment has the potential 10 operate 24 hours a day. 

Off-loading Posi~ve Displacement Pump (PDP) maximum 

capacity Is 723 bbl/hr. 

The amounl of oil recovered Will be eslimaled Oy gauging pnor 10 

off-loadIng. 

Up to 80% of recovered free water may be pumped or decanted 

back miD the boomed area, as necessary. 

OSRVAfle/7l811VOSmBrok"nlce~1 OR-2C, 20. & 2E 

CONSIDERATIONS AND LIMITATIONS 

This is a continuous. operallon.
 

The main Irmltrng faclor IS the amount of ice encountered
 

Approval to decant is needed from the ue
 

EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL 

BASE DEPLOY EQUIPMENT FUNCTION I prECES LOCATION TIME 

LamIlr LSe-s SUnmer Onboard Otl water Reco.-er,' I 2 1hr 

fOR1 

TIIIlSlOC ISO Sk.nmer On.bcxlrd On Willer Reco'ler,' I I I 1 I I H' fOR) 1 

CnJlv. ROllO Mop s._ , Onboard OnW'lerRe""",,1)' I I 1 I 1hl I -/" CY-89H 

IV_at C)lIxlard OIl WalerReCO'fOl)' 

OSRV 0r1 L:=11Gl1 Sl<omPJ<r MounllS\OIIQe , , hr I 12 

Cr.InI Orrlloata ~I()eployment I ,hr tl>'­

I POP (..-II eII:c:lnI;Itoyar.uIIc O'Iboara Oe<ant Ofl·..., , I I I ir.r powtrllBtkl' 

OIlWotl!rCoIIeclloo\l 600ln ISe<lI<lM/ OrJXJanl I <. I I 1 h' I 1 hr DenectJor 

'\'/itllll1lUallrfllClO'~'
 

~SlOlJllellO:leOi'lt.,_mt",....m poeceoloqu_t
 

CAPACITIES FOR PLANNING 

FREE WATER NET MANUFACTURER'S DERATED OIU 

SKJMMER CATEGORY I EFFICIENCY INAMEPLATE PUMP LIQUID EMULSIFICATION EMULSION R~~~:D ISTORED MULTIPLIER CAPACITY CAPACITY FACTOR STORED DECANTING LIQUIDS IbbUhr) Ibbllhl) (bbllhr) IbbUhr) (bbllhrJ 

)97 lI!1>orLSC·S~: D2 1189 258 154 I 4.g

ronsre<: 150 01 l,516 :00 154 174 101 I I I I I m 

CIUCIII Rope MIlP. CV-69H B 5CO 1 150 -r 154 I 231 I 30 I 261 

NDt& A' "~ue$ gtwtn titS for planrnng purposes on'y 

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....... 

....

Off-Loading OSRV and OSRB to Tanker 

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-

" 

-

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-. 

.... 

DESCRIPTION 

Tho laden OSRV or OSRB will transil from the spill recovary site and maneuver alongside the waiting lanker for 

off-loading Thfl vessels are secure<!, utilIZing fendenng BS necessary to the lanker for 01f4oading All operatIons 

will be conducted in accordance With referenoes (al Bnd (b) below A tankenman will conduct the entire off-loading 

operation, and B Declarallon of Inspection Form Will be completed prior 10 commencll19 operatJons. 

The transfer hOse(s) will be passed down from the tanker to the OSRV or OSRB and the hose connection made 

using nanges Or quick....elease couplings. Both the OSRV and OSRB are eech foiled with eighl (8) posillve 

displacement hydrauhc screw off-loading pumps, mO\Jnted in each tank and connected to the vessels' discharge 

piping. Each pump has a ma",mum dIscharge capacity of 723 bbllhr. Both the dIscharge and receIVing vessels will 

have personnel stationed In the vicinity of the manifold(s) dvnng the entire transfer operation to monilor for leakage. 

The recovered oillransfer Will commence a\ a reduced rate to allow both vessels to ensure them is no leakage and 

the proper line-up Once all checks are completed. the off-loadlll9 can commence at full rale in accordance IVllh 

the applicable OSRV or OSRB discharge plan Effective communication will be maintained between both vessels 

during the enllre transfer 

When off-loading is cernpleted all hoses will be drained prior to being disconnect<Xi_ All used manifolds and cargo 

hoses will be blanked. and the Dn-scene coordlnalor noUne-d of the completion of off-loading operations. 

PROCEDURAL REFERENCES:
 

A) Oil Company Internalional Milrrne Forum (OCIMF) Ship-la-Ship Transfer Gurde
 

B) Oil Company Internalional Marine Forum (OCIMF) InlornaNonal Safefy Guide for Oil Termlllals and Tankers.
 

CONSIDERATIONS AND LIMITATIONS 

Adverse weather condition. may impair the off-loading operiltions. The Person-in-Charge (PIC)JTankerman 

or Vesset Masters will determine when the conditions are such that operations are no longer safe La 

continue 

Approval to decant is needed from the UC 

NOlIi AU valoos given a", lor planning PJ.lfPOS8s only 

OSRVlOSRB Off-Loadlog 10 Tanke'I""""U<!l1i 0 R-3A 

EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL 

EQUIPMENT 

TilIlk&l11)e 

1"\1 

OSRV 

'1I1'1~tM

DI~H"'"

BASE 

LOCATION 

0!1 Sill! 

0!1 S,u, 

OnSll':1 

0!1 5", 

0!1 5,1, 

FUNCTION 

St~eiDf!clul.~

iow'Pushb_ 

SlIlfll9"<_" 

St(:(i!rij8 

on·1c>oO 

PIECES 

i 

1 

1 

1 

>lllM 

NO.OF 

STAFF 

2 

5 

IZ 

'4 

MOBE 

TIllE 

D5h 

05h1 

05'" 

1~,

DSh, 

DEPLOY 

TIME 

o5tr 

o5hr 

05N 

, hi 

05N 

Note Alt vaJUf!s glvevJ Dre for planning pwposss only 

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Donee/Ion Boom & Skimming Vessels 0 R-4A ocnllCJ!OIl 800m & Sktmmmg Vessels I""""~ 0 R-4A 

47-ft S,kimming Vessel with Integrated Lamor Skimmer 

_.___ 

---~.J I I 

...., .~

--,,' 

DESCRIPTION 

In spill conditions requirlll9 greate, slab li,ly, two worl<boats low ocean·dass boom to allow 01110 be funneled lowards 

tho Slumming vessel This sklmrmng vessel, wltM Its Integraled Lamor all recovery syslem port and slarbo~rd,

Is ldeel for handling smallor spills as well a••upportlng Ihe response 10 largtTr spIll. The veosel has t>wlHn 

recovered o~ lank(.) With a lolal capacIty of 60 bb!. It is configured to WOI'~, in conjunction with either a m,nl·barge 

or floating storage bladder during skimmer operations De1Iaction boom Is allached 10 the vessel's hull to maximize 

tho enCOUnler rate of the skimmers. The skimmers are fitted with jib arms and shore defiection boom sections to 

ensure maxin,um oil concentration to the skImming brushes The Skimmer brusl18S are accessed port and starboard 

via hydrau5cally·operated hull side doors wllh speCially deSigned channels lor maximum oiVwaler flow encounter 

with the skImming surtaces 

SUPPORT 

A trained aerral obseNer and aircraft, either fixed-wing or helicopter, may be deployed to track the location ~nd

movement of oil. The obseNer may dltecl and coordinate the task force into areas of heaviest all concentration 

CAPACITIES FOR PLANNING 

Equipment has the polenhal to operale 24 hllurs a day. 

The vessel is hlled with Off-Loading PDP with a maximum capacity of 315 bbl!hr 

See Tactic OR-S for the off-loading oltMe intermedlale storage containers. 

The amounl of oil recovered wiil be estimated by gauging prior 10 off.loading. 

Up to 80% of recovered free water may be pumped or decanled back Into the boomed area. as necessary. 

The typical speed of advance lor this skimming task force is 0.75 to 1.5 knots. 

CONSIDERAnONS AND LIMITATIONS
 

The main limiting factor is the amount of ice encountered.
 

Approval to decant is needed from the UC.
 

EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL 

EQUiPMENT I BASE 

LOCATION FUNCTION PIECES NO. OF 

STAFF' 

MOBE 

TIME 

DEPLOY 

TIME 

SI.oM1ing _ 47 rr OnSo1e On W.,er Reromy 1hr 1 1 hr 

I I LOR5-2C 011Joanj On wall, R«over, 

WeJl:OOilI OnSdo OnW.... tl' 'tr 

W'AbooI DoS. T",,"'_,iJleStor.lge 1hr 

M'''t>ao}e OnSlle trltn1*ioll! Sltw>l/l! (i~1't

~Str.Ige_. OnSJll 111_'05,"'"98 a~t"

Boom On Silt On 1'1..., Roca... ViIloI.\ 'hr H~r

·SOW..,_""""""","'...-i<III1l!PO!'

". 0Im.---.l3 __lIopt,.,. decanlrng IlUI"Il 

·Stlllde:icte<lI....-.mfor..ctll""t'>oI~ipmerlt

CAPACITIES FOR PLANNING 

SKIMMER 

CATEGORY 

EFFICIENCY 

MULTIPLIER 

MANUFACTURER'S 

NAMEPLATE PUMP 

CAPACITY 

(bbllhr) 

DERATED 

LIQUID 

CAPACtn' 

Ibb~hr)

EMULSIFICATION 

FACTOR 

OIU 

E"lULSION 

STORED 

!bb~hr)

FREE WATER 

RETAINED 

AmR 

DECANTING 

[bblrv) 

NET 

STORED 

L1QUIOS 

[bb~hr)

LOR5-2C 02 516 103 -elj. '59 21 180 

Nola: All V81C19S gNen 8re for pltulning owposes only. NDte: All values gIVen are for planning purposos only

Shell Beaufort and Chukchi Seas Regional Tactics Manual 03109 REVISED 
Denection Boom with Open Apex Skimming Vessels 0 R-48 

47-ft Skimming Vessel with Integrated Lamor Skimmer 

.----­ ~-

"'-<:. "'-.~ ------- ---------------,----­

.. ---..... 

DESCRIPTION 

In spill conditions requlnng greater maneuverabilIty of Ihe apex, two worKboats tO'w an ocean-Class boom 10 allow 0111 

be funneled lC1Nards the skImming vessel This sklmmmg vessel, wllh mtegrated kamer O1t recovery systems pOt1 and 

starboard, is Ideal for handlinG smaller spills as well as supporting Ihe respol1se to largerspliis. The vessel has built-In 

recovered oiltank(s) with e lotal capaCity of 50 bbl. Ills configured to I'fork In cooJul1clion wllh ellher a mlni·barge 

or lIoating storag8 bladd8r during skimmer operations Ills showl1 here with the mini.barge. DeneC1ion boom is 

allached to the vessel's hulllO maximize the encounter rate of the skimmers. The skimmers are litted wlth Jib arms 

and shore deflectloo boom sections to ensure maxImum oil concentration to (he skimming brushes. The skimming 

brushes are accessed port and starboard via hydraulically-operated hull side doors with specially designed channel 

for maximum ollfwater now encounter with the sklmmll1g surfaces 

SUPPORT 

A trained aerial obse",er and aircraft, either fixed-wing or hel,copter. may be deployed to lfack the location and 

mOllem"nf of oil. The observer may direct and coordinate the task force into areas of I,eaviest 011 concentration. 

CAPACITIES FOR PLANNING 

Equipment has the polen1lallo operate up to 24 hours a da 

The vessel is f,tted With Off-Lo..1dll1g PDP with a maximum capacity of 315 bbl/hr 

See Tactic OR-5 for the off-loading of the intermediale storage containers. 

The amount of o~ recovered will be estimated by gauging prior to off-loading. 

Up to 80% of recovered free water may be pumped or decanted back into the boomed area, as necessary. 

The typical speed of advance for this skimming task force IS 0 75 to 1.5 knots. 

Deflection Boom with Ooen Apex Skimming vessels t_r",,,w) 0 R-48 

fREE WATER NET !dANUfACTURER'S DERATED OIU 

SKIMMER I EFFICIENCY I NAMEPLATE PUMP liQUID EMULSifiCATION EMULSION R~~~;~D ISTORED CATEGORY MULTIPLIER CAPACITY CAPACITY fACTOR STORED DECANTING LIQUIDS (blJllhr) (bbl!hr) Ibbllhr) IbbUh'l IblJllhrj 

LOR5-2C I 0.2 I 516 /'3 15-' 159 21 la-J

EQUIPMENT fUNCTION PIECES LOCATION I I STAff'

, 2 

LORS·2C ()rbaard QI'\ Waler Reco'.'~ri

~I enSIle On \\~!er Reoo,.ry I 1 I 2 I 

Wotilraal O:'lSI~ T"" ",_..\0 SIOIllg<l I 1 I 1 I 

'go OnSJIo k'_J.", SIOroQI T \lanitblll I I 

fb*lgS~lllnd<lo(' OnSie k'I£otm!!dialeSI""9'! I 1 I I 

IY_ DnSilt On W.1« RocO\'OlY V""",,, I I 

S"""*'illlesul 4/lr Of,Sile On \\I;ller Reoo"'l' I I I 

I '50 bb1_ ''''''''''od oillall' 8lld GTA 50 _ PDP 

"0r00Dc 3 il'cIIlIIeiOl diap/l11ll11 deeal'i"} JlU'~

• Siall dejllC\ed" 81. I1'lrWnum ""••ch 1"""" <JI eQ\l~"""1

CAPACITIES FOR PLANNING 

EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL 

BASE 1 "lOBE I NO. Of DEPLOY

TIME TIME
 

Hr I Hr


',r I ,.f

,'" I '1, 

I oSlY 

I D~

'nr I It! 

CONSIDERATIONS AND LIMITATIONS 

The main limiting factor is the amount of ice encountered. 

Approval to decant is needed from the UC, 

NOlO' All vafue~ giWIn ate rex tJ/anning !"-II1>OSIU only. No~ AH values 9;""" 81'0 ,'"p/3fVllng purposes only. 

Shell Beaufort and Chukchi Seas Regional Tactics Manual 03109 REVISED 
rh Sh/mmlflg Vessels OR-4C & 4D Con/elnment USll1g Ou/rtgge, and Boom or Ice vllth Sl<lmmmg Vessels 1_OR-4C & 4D 

CONSIDERATIONS AND LIMITATIONS 

47-ft Skimming Vessel 

4D: This laclle uses Ihe mUlli-funcbonal brush/disc skimmer or other over-the-side skimmer In heavier broken ice 

conditions. the ice may act as a contalilmeni mochaOism to creale thicker pools of oil The recovery IS in asiatic 

mode as this configlJfatlon IS collecllng pockels of oil Wllhoul an 011 containment boom 

o -~ o

DESCRIPTION 

4C: This sk,mming vessel. with Integraled Lamor 0'1 recovery system port and slatboard. is ideal for handling 

smaller spills 85 willi as supporting the response 10 larger spills. The vessel has a buill in recovered oiltank(s) wilh 

a lotal e<lpaaty of 60 bbl. II is conflllured to war!< ill conjunction ""tn either il mlOl-barge or floaling storage bladder 

dUring skimmIng operattOns. The skimmers are '11100 With jIb arms and short denectloo boom sections to ensure 

maXIlTlUITl oil concentration 10 the sk,mmlng brushes. The skimmer brushes are accessed port and starboard v 

hydreulically-operaled hull Side doors with a specially designed clhannel for maximum OIl1water flow encounte 

With the s~jmming surfaces Thrs configuration proVides supenor vessel maneuverability and, coupled With its 

size. makes Ihe vessel su,lable for use in broken ice conditIOnS. The tYPICal operating speed or advance for this 

skimming Iask force IS 0.7510 15 knols. 

SUPPORT 

A Iralned aerial observer and aircrall. either fixed-wmg or holicopter. may be deployed 10 Irack the location and 

movemenl of 011. The observer may direct and coord",ate the task force into area!' of heaviest oil concenlrallon. 

CAPACITIES FOR PLANNING 

Equipment has lhe polential to operate 24 hours a da,. 

The vessel is fitted With Off-Loading Posllive Placemenl Pump (PDP) with a maximum capacity of 315 bbbnr 

See Tactic OR.., for Ihe off-loading of the Inlermed,ate storage contarners. 

The amounl of oil recovered will be estimated by gauging pnor to ofHoading. 

Up 10 80% of recovered free waler may be pumped or decanted back into Ihe boomed area, as necessary 

Not~. Ad va1uf1s 9"",n are lor pJlJfl(llng "'KJXJses OfIly. 

The main hmiling (aClor is lhe amounl of Ice encountered. 

Approvollo decanlls needed from the UC. 

EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL 

BASE EQUIPMENT fUNCTION PlfCES LOCATION 

S""'*'I!v....WR' Ons,lB Dnwa... R8co>..,.

r~=-BMNtbc I I DnW-R~ I I
 (OR 

LORSo2C OIlllo.w 011 W!lot R=vory

Wet\bo;r! Ons." Tov.'l~t9SJa.

Mrge On S,!! _1I1o<;mrai/O­

(._.. 51""91 f1l»llng S1ln9O 9IiooOIl" 0115111

'!lO bb/ onbotrd r""""",,, 04 lInI. ..., '-'-lDod PDP
 

.,~ 3..", ....., dlac:tnrn -~ PlJIlT
 

• S"'W d~td II t. Ill_lor••eII piote d t<!UrpmIl\l 

...­

CAPACITIES FOR PLANNING 

SKIMMER 

CATEGORY 

EFfiCIENCY 

MULTIPLIER 

MANUFACTURER'S I NAMEPLATE PUMP 

CAPACITY 

Ibb.llhr) 

DERATED 

LIQUID 

CAPACITY 

(bbWhr} 

EMUl.SIFICATION 

fACTOR 

LORS-2C 02 516 1~3 1;,1 

MuII~

Bn..&t..OtSC 0.1 913 10 15' 

Nor" All vatues ""'en lJre for plannIng purposes only. 

NO. Of MOBE DEPLOY 

STAfF' Tl\1E TIME 

I 

1 hi 

I 

Hr 

I 

·/'!r nil 

05 ... 

05 

FREE WATER OIU NET RETAI.~ED EMULSION STORED AffiR STORED LIQUIDS DECANTING (bbllhr) Ibbllhr) IbbUhr) 

159 21 la:1

15 1/

Shell Beaufort and Chukchi Seas Regional Tactics Manual 03109 REVISED 
34 II WOrkb08/ wirh POllable Slammer & InlomlOdlate Sto",rJf' DevlC9S 0 R-SA 34 fl Work boat With Ponebf" Skimmer'" Illfermsoinle Sioreg" [xIV/cas (..."m,""', 0 R-SA 

34-ft Workboat 

.----..1\._ .~

I 

DESCRIPTION 

This workboat, with the deploymenl 01 an oVllf-the-side skimmer with an onboard de.,t, is id",,1 for handling smaller 

spills or small pockets of a larger spill. II IS conngurod to work in c0l11unetJon with either a mini-barge or float,n\l 

storage bladder during skimming operfitions. Open apex de-flection boom can be ulIhzed 10 maximize the encounter 

rate of the skimmers A "J"-shaped boom can also be uUliZed with Ihe skimmer deployed In the booms' apex. The 

multi-funclional brush/d,sc skimmer can be changed rapidly to ellher an oleophillc disc or oleophilic brush skimmer 

depend'ng on the VISCOSity of the splll..d 0,1 Superior vessel maneuverability is offered by Ih,s configurallon and 

coupled With its Size, makes the vessel SUitable for use In broken ice conditions. 

SUPPORT 

A trained aerial observer and aircraft either foxed-wmg or helicopter, may be deployed 10 Irael< the location and 

movement of all. The observer may direct and cOOfdinale the task force into areas of heaviesl oil concentration. 

CAPACITIES FOR PLANNING 

EqUipment has the potenllal to operata 24 hours a day. 

See Taclic OR-6 for the off-bading of the inlermediate storage devices 

The amount 010,1 reoc>Vmed will be estimated by gauging prior 10 Off-loading. 

Up 10 80% of recovered free water may be pumped or decanted back inlo the boomed area, as necessary. 

The typical operating speed of advance for thiS skimming task force is 0.75 knots or less 

CONSIDERATIONS AND L1MfTATIONS 

The operaling IImlls of the vessel may be more favorable than the deployment and crew transfer 

limitations. 

Approval 10 decant is needed from the UC. 

Note AD l'8Iu... given 4re lor planning p"fPO"es only. 

EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL 

EQUIPIlENT BASE 

LOCATION I FUNCTION PIECES NO. OF 

STAFF' 

MOBE 

TIME 

Mull.lulll;lOl81 BMlv-Jnc 

S!I_ ()lllOil!O OnW.re,R~

WOfIlloaI G1tmrd On \\~16' Re<;a,.", r. I 

I I I W""bolll 

~linHlsrgo

ens,,!!" 

On Site 

;tr;W"ln'e.rrret1inteSWlil~

Inlen'lfldlal' SIocage 

trr 

F/OQm.; SIor.oge 8Ioddor' On Slt~ In~, Sltnqi; 

300m On Site Oil walel R""","'Y Valiatlle to 

'Olllloard 3 l1Ch diesel Q/aph..mll<arl"ll JUIlIl 

• SlaW ll<:plcled lit. """",urn lot ..mP"'''' or ~~onl

CAPACITIES FOR PLANNING 

SKIMMER 

CATEGORY 

EFFICIENCY 

MULTIPLIER 

MANUFACTURER'S I NAMEPLATE PUMP 

CAPACITY 

Ibbllhr) 

DERATED 

LIQUID 

CAPACITY 

IbbVhr) 

EMULSIFICATION 

FACTOR 

OIU 

EMULSION 

STORED 

Ibblihr) 

FREE WATER 

, RETAINED 

AFTER 

DECANTING 

(bbllhtl 

MuIli-l.mdmaJ 

B"'iMll'" C1 96 IC I" 15 2 

Nore. Al111WlJd.5 91l1&l'i 8M for planning putpOSas only 

DEPLOY
 

TIME
 

Hv 

',til 

O;/V 

05lw 

ltv 

NET 

STORED 

LIQUIDS 

[bbl/llli 

1) 

Shell Beaufort and Chukchi Seas Regional Taclics Manual 03/09 REVISED 
34ft 34 War,boat VIIII, Sklfnmor & In/orlned/"Ia Srordgi1 DeVices ,,,,,'Of>JOdl 0 R-5B 

34-ft Workboat 

-\...

-.... I I I 

DESCRIPTION I 

This workboat. with the deployment of an ovor-the-side skimmer With an onboard davl!. 's ideal for handling smaller 

spills Or ."",11 pockels of 8 larger Spill II IS C011ngured to wOti( in conjunction With CIlher a mini-barge or noallng 

storage bladder dU"ng sklll1mlng operalJOn5. In heaVier broken Ice conditions. the Ice may act as a conlainment 

machanlsm to create Ihloker pools of oil. The multl-lunetional bllJsh/disc Skimmer can be changed rapidly 10 

elthe, an oleophilrc disc or oleDphillc brush sk,mme, depending on the viscosity of the spilled oil. SupenOl vessel 

maneuverability is offered by this configuration and. couple<! with Its size. makes tile vessel parllcularly suitable for 

use in broken ice cond,tlOnS The recovery platform maIntains a stationary position as pockets or oil are cotlected 

without. use of oii containment boom. 

SUPPORT 

A !Ia,nell aerial observer and aircraft. either fixed-Wing or helicopler, may be deployed to Irack Ihe location and 

movement of oil. The obselV9r may direct and coordinate the task force lOrO areas of heClvtest oil concenlraHon 

CAPACITIES FOR PLANNING 

EqUipment has the potential 10 operale 24 hours a day. 

See Tache 01<·6 for the off·loading of the intermediate storage conlalners 

The amount of 011 recovered will be estimaled by gauging prior 10 off·loadlng. 

Up to 80'J!. of recovered free waler may be pumped or decanted baok inlo Ihe boomed area. as necessary. 

CONSIDERATIONS AND UMITATIONS 

Lower recovery rale. but Ide.al for ice rondiliolls. 

Approval to decant is needed from the UC. 

EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL 

BASE EQUIPMENT LOCAtiON FUNCTION PIECES 

~'~~CIIoYal_.-:li'!i:

s.:"""", On w.1tII Rerovety 

\'\Icrdlool (»baaro On\'l~Roc..."'Y 1 

\'10<'';/,.., OnSlle Towilntennedlale Storage , On5lte In_leSlori!ji 

F10lIlllg SlQtOl}ll BladdeJ' OnSi~

. Onboitd 3in<h _""""'am doo::anll<lg_ 

ln~eSl ...... 2 

•51......illhe mftmJm t",-. _,,_menl 

CAPACITIES FOR PLANNING 

I DERATED I I IMANUFACTURER'S SKJIIMER EFFICIENCY NAMEPLATE PUMP LIQUID EMULSIFICATION

CATEGORY MULTIPLIER CAPACITY CAPACITY FACTOR 

(bblihrJ Ib~llhrJ

I I M_I 01 I 96 10 154 BMIIiOlSc 

NO.OF 

STAFF' T MOB.E nME I DEPLOV tillE 

2 

2 

'rr 

lhi 

I'" 

lhl 

05'" 

0.5'" 

FREE \'lATER NET OIU 

EMULSION RETAINED I STORED AnER , STORED DECANtiNG L,QUIDS 

(bbl!hr) (bbl'llr) (bbl!hr) 

15 2 I 17 

Note: All values given Bt\l for oJanning purposes only Note. All '1slues glvt'fl are (or plannrng purpDses ooly. 

Shell Beaufort and Chukchi Seas Regional Tactics Manual 03109 REVISED 
Mini-Barge Off-loading to OSR Platforms 

~-

I 

........ 

DESCRIPTION 

Worl<boals (with a crew of two) will tow U1C fully laden floaung bladder or the mtnl-barge In Ihe wailing tBllk berg 

or OSRV for aff-laarJlng The ,ntanned,,,le storage ","15 are 5f!CiJl'ed ul",zln~ fendenng ar, nacesS3ty. to lhe OSRV 

or lank barge for off-loading A bonding wire 1'1111 be used 10 prevent accidental ignition when off~oading from a 

minl-tlarga. A tankerman wlii assIst wlIh the enltre on-loading operation and a Declaration of InspeotlOll Form will 

be comoleted prior 10 commencing operations. 

The mini-barge lanks (2) may be off·loaded in a number of procedures depending on the Viscosity of the oil. 

Manifolds, fitled With valves. (3 inch and 6 inch), provide the abilily to off-load one or both lanks simullaneousl 

The primary pumps used 10 off~oad recovered product are positive displacemenl pumps. These pumps are slored 

on the receiVing platform and are lowered down to the mini-barge The pump, with adaptor, IS connected into lhe 

off~oadlng dlscherge manifold PiPing If the pump is not able to take suction in this confoguration because of oil 

viscosily. the tank hatches can be opened and the pumps lowered directly Inlo the tanks wilh the onboatd daVIt. 

The onboard 3 inch diesel dlaphram pump can also be used to off-load by connectoon to the mlnl-.barge dacantlflg 

(3 inch) manifold. 

The floallng storage bladde. C<Jn also be off·loaded with a number of procedures. The primaI)' pumps used 10 

off-load recovered product are poslt,ve dosplacement pumps. This pump 15 lowered 10 the fioating bladder and 

connected 10 Ihe trailing. buoyed end of Ihe slem Off-loading hose The on board 3 inch dl6sel dlaphram pump can 

also be connected to the stem off-loadIng hose filling for off-loading. If needed. recovered 011 can be directed to the 

off-loading pump suclion by lifting the noaling storage bladder's towing bridle until pump suclion IS achieved. 

When the off-loading is completed, all hatches. valves, and filtings are closed and/or replaced. Pumps are recovered 

onboard lhe receiVing vessel and the intermediate storage devices are made ready to return to service. 

CONSIDERATIONS AND LIMITATIONS 

WeaUler or sea stale 

Recovered product VIscosity 

Approval 10 decant IS needed Irom UC. 

Nola A" VIJlues iIIVfIn ere {Of planning pt./fPOs.s only 

Shell Beaufort and Chukchi Seas Regional Tactics Manual 03109 REVISED 

EQUIPMENT 

1;riilan,jO 

1"9 

OSR~

s..cmnc'*"'.oI.'Il' 

""'~,",,!lO"

FklOlI1g5~~'

o-.l DIapIw.m P14!1li" 

PDP Pump 

Su!:to<lho>t. 

OIs<I'_flase 

BASE 

LOCAT~

()t 5<11 

OnSdt 

OIlS* 

On~1

On SlIt 

Oo~

OnS4to< 

00_ 

On aooro 

On_ 

On_ 

. Stlbbl_recovorodollllrtltarcioll-loadPD? 

.. ~3..cII .....<NllI!r....,-Iceotng pur!\F 

·O..... ~lUl'I'crpr.:I!\100 gtIDnJpor,,*,UlI 

• SI1l"~"'" "'....." lorud! pleoool_meni 

Off-loadlllf/lnl,,,,,,,,dlele Siorage DeVIceS !C«'lonwdl OR-6 

EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL 

FUNCTION 

Slo<oge 

TtJW·1'W~

S,_ 

QnWAlf,Rew.'O!V.'S1OI1gt' 

'"" "lInTwdIole 51'"9< Ooviras 

_'tSIJr1llI' 

"_"'S~'lnIgO

O~.mJ

Oil-load 

Oil-to'" 

OW·to,q 

PIECES 

'2Oft 

'JO~

NO.OF
 

STAFF'
 

12 

Note All valves gwen arc IOf pllJ1lnt1Jg puJpOses only 

---­

M08E DEPLOY 

TillE TIME 

, hi H' 

,,. 1br 

11'< ln, 

-

1~

D5~<

OSh 

oS~J
Fire Boom/HeJi-Torch 0 R·7 

Fire Boom/Heli-Torch 

"-'\. 

""'­

""\,. 

""'­

,.....,.."­ ""'­

""'­

~--'~

f~

.~J\... "-'\. 

""'­

DESCRIPTION 

If spilled oil can be contained to a sufficient thickness. it can be ignited for sustained combustion. This thickness 

varies between 2 millimeters (mm) and 10 mm (0.08 to 0.39 inches) depending on oil product and the degree of 

weathering. The result is an efficient removal of oil from the surface of the water. 

Fire containment boom can either be utilized in a stationary or advancing mode. 

In a stationary mode. the vessels are anchored approximately 160 ft apart. downwind or down current of the oil 

movement for collection and concentration in the boom apex. 

In an advancing mode, the vessels tow the boom in a standard configuration to collect oil and concentrate it in the 

booms' apex for buming. 

The buming of oil may also be conducted during ice conditions. In this case. the ice may act as the containment 

and concentration mechanism. 

Ignition of the contained oil may be a=mplished by: 

Hand-held igniters. deployed from a helicopter or vessel. 

Heli-torch, a device slung under a helicopter that releases buming gelled fuel. 

The burning of oil within the containment boom may be tenminated by: 

Releasing one end of the containment boom. This allows the previous contained oil 10 spread to a thickness 

where combustion cannot be mainlained. 

Increasing the boom towing speed, causing the oil to be forced underneath the containment boom (entrainment). 

and allowed to spread. 

At the condusion of the buming activity, there will be residue remaining on the surface of the water. The amount of 

the residue remaining will be based on the efficiency of the burn and will resemble a taffy-like viscous material. The 

residue may be released to conventional containment boom for recovery or collected prior to initiation of additional 

buming. The bum residue can be picked up in a variety of methods induding: viscous oil skimmers; viscous oil 

sorbents; or by the use of hand tuC>s. The residue can be placed in drums or plastic bags for temporary storage 

and the residue would be treated as recovered oil. 

Nora: All values given are for planning purposes only. 

Shell Beaufort and Chukchi Seas Regional Tactics Manual 03109 REVISED 

Fire BoomlHeli- Torch (oontmued) 0 R·7 

HYDRO FIRE BOOM 

The hydro fire boom represents the lalest generation of fire-resistant barriers and has been specially designed 

and constructed to contain oil and Jimitthe spread of oil fires on water. The unique deSign and construction of this 

fire boom provides continuous water cooling to the boom materials, allowing the boom fabric cover to maintain 

the ambient water temperature. This provides excellent resistance to Ihe effects of heat generated by the fire and 

makes the boom reusable by maintaining its integrity. The boom is reel-mounted and air-inflatable for compact 

storage and rapid deployment. 

Each system consists of 500 ft of hydro fire boom stored on a hydraulically-operated reel, diesel/hydraulic power 

packs. air blowers. water pumpslstrainerslhoses and tow bridles/towing lines. The reels and boom are stored in 

custom containers for protection from the elements. There are two systems. one mounted on the OSRV and the 

other mounted on the OSRB. 

CONSIDERATIONS AND LIMITATIONS 

Weather or sea state. 

Recovered product viscosity. 

EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL 

EQUIPMENT 

Hydro Fire Boom. 590 ft per 

system 

BASE 

LOCATION 

On Sile 

FUNCnON I 

Conlalning 011 on Waler for I 

Burn;:g 

PIECES 

2 

I 

I 

NO. OF 

STAFF 

3 

I 

I 

MOBE 

TIME 

0.5 hr 

I DEPLOY 

TillE 

I 0.5 hr 

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Helt-torch ACS' Ignition I 1 I 3 I , hr I 1hr 

Har.d-het' Ignitors On Site IgnitIOn 10 I 2 I 0.5hr , 0.5hr 

Surefire gel and Fuel On Site • Gelled Fuel for Ign~ion >20 pounds I I , hr I 2hr 

BaldlMlxeJ ACSI Prepare Gelled Fuel 1 I 2 I 1hr I 2hr 

Fill! Extinguishers IAI Equipment and 

Siles Acddenlat Fire Suppression I >2 I I 0.5 hr I 0.5 hr 

• AddlflOnal Surefire g9/ and fuel wwl be avaIlable at the ACS baM locatIOn In D&8dhorse. A/SsKa. 

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Chemical dispersants. once authorized for use. may be applied trom spray anms o~ one or both sides of a vessel 

Larga vessels ofter unique advantages over aerial systems Involving the potential for large paytoads of dispersant. 

c'orltinuous spraying for long penods. higher dosages (avoiding the need for multiple passes). and relatively simple. 

on-site applicatiOn systems. Working wilh spoiler aircraft, the vessel can be guided to the heaviest concentrations 

of oil where II can apply dispersants over swaths of typically 60 10 100 feel. depending upon Ihe beam of Ihe spray 

vessel and the length of the spray arms. With application speeds of approXimately 3 to 8 knots. dispersants can be 

sprayed undiluted (neat) or diluted. Neat applicallon. yielding higher efficiencies, is usually preferred. 

Spray systems ara designed <Jnd pOSllioned on tha vassallO give slightly overlapping spray pallerns atlhe surface, 

yielding droplet-slzas lhBt are typ,cally 250 10 750 m,crons (1/4 to 3/4 mm), and makmg iI1iUltt COI1tacl dlrocUy wIlI1 

the 011. Ihereby avoiding any wasteful treatment of oil thai has ooen m,xed imo ttle waler column by lt,e vassal's 

bow wave and wake. Wltn dosages of typically 5 to 15 gallons of dlspef1;~nl per acre. pump ",Ies are controlled to 

operate within that range based on the vessers spray swatn and speed NOAA's Open Waler Oil Idenllr,C<l~on Job 

Aiel (charactenzing oil silc,s al various Ih,cknesses) and lis Dispersant MISSion Planner 2 ara helpful on determining 

appropnate slicks lor Chemical treatment and system operating parameters for boll' vessel and aenal spray syslems 

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An aircraft. either fixed-wing or helicopter with a trained observer. Is importanl In guiding spray vassels to the 

heaviest oit concentrahons as well as the lea.ding edges of slIcks Ihat could thraaten sensitive resources In the 

event of a fixed point-source spiit (e g.. a blowout Or sub-sea pipeline rupture) the need for aonal supoort may be 

reduced by spraying direcUy downstream of Iha source. 

Operations will normally involve strong support from the USCG andlor trained contractors to monitor and document 

Ihe resulls of dispersant use folloWIng SpeCIal Monitonng of Appliad Rasponse Technologies (SMART) protocols. 

CAPACITIES FOR PLANNING 

With good vlSlblllly (espeCIally wJlh a Ilxad. conlinuous spill source), the eqtllpmont has the polential to operate 

24 hours per day 

For each 1,000 gallons of dispersant carried onboard. the vessel could treat as much as 20.000 gallons of oil 

(basad on a d,spersant-to-oil raUo of 1.20). 

Typical areal coverage rales for vessels Wllh swaths of 60 10 100 fll<ll. spray'ng al 5 knolS run between 0 7 

and 1.2 acres/nlln. (I.e .. -0.06 to 0.11 mi'lhr). 

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parameters. 

CONSIDERATIONS AND LIMITATIONS 

Spray arms prOVide relatively low areal coverage rales. 

It can be difficull to observe oil on tho walar surf.ce from the vessel's wheelhouse. 

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oil that has escaped containment during recovery or burning operations. Helicopters can also access relatively large areas (typically 10 acres/min or more), maneuver well to hit the highest concentrations of oil, and make quick altitude adjustments locating oil from 500 feet or more, and then dropping to a 50-ft altitude or less for spraying. Helicopter spray buckets will vary in size from approximately 150 to 300 gallons of dispersant. For example, a 240-gallon bucket can spray with a swath width of 75 to 100 feet at speeds of typically 50 to 85 knots. Depending upon the payload/range capabilities of the helicopter, such spray systems are somewhat restricted to waters that are typically less than 20 n mi from shore or offshore staging. 

CAPACITIES FOR PLANNING

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daylight in the summer months.

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CAPACITIES FOR PLANNING Equipment has the potential to operate 24 hours per day. Off-loading pump capacity should be considered when resources are allocated. The lengths of boom and corresponding swath width may be limited by the capacity of the boom-towing boats, 

ice conditions, and weather conditions. A shorter length of boom may be necessary to minimize the effects of sea conditions, ice conditions, or potential boom failure conditions. 

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recovered sediment. Bags of oiled sediment may be consolid

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CONSIDERATIONS AND LIM

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boom to the beach (e.g., ADF&G, SHPO, private land holding

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Communications Protocol

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Channel Designator Use Transmit Receive Call Sign

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an appropriately permitted facility.

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contact with precipitation and runoff, and protect uncontaminated areas. 

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managed appropriately. 

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appropriately permitted incinerator.