Description
Key Features:
- Structured MPCP framework: Sets out the key components of a Marine Pollution Contingency Plan, including scope, roles, risk assessment and response arrangements.
- Risk assessment coverage: Addresses both liquid pollutants and solid debris, supporting identification of credible pollution scenarios.
- Roles and coordination: Defines responsibilities and interfaces between operators, regulators and national authorities, including coordination during incidents.
- Plan activation and response: Covers activation triggers, notification, escalation and practical response arrangements and techniques.
- Alignment with UK framework: Supports consistency with the UK National Contingency Plan and coordination with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
- Training and continuous improvement: Highlights training, exercises, assurance and review to maintain effective response capability over time
