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Upcoming - Online Emergency and Oil Spill Response Courses

by Vijaya Selvaraj 26 Oct 2021 21:35 BST 10 November 2021
Oil Spill Response Course © Marina Industries Association

Oil Spill Response Course

An oil spill in your marina or boatyard requires fast and efficient action to mitigate the risk along with effective planning for such an event.

This course can ensure marinas and boatyards have those involved in the response adequately trained and prepared for their roles. This course is structured as an hour self-study portion and two hours live online zoom session with the presenter, Martin Silk, Group Risk Manager for d'Albora Marinas. The next Live online session is on 10 November 2021.

  • Gain knowledge in responding to spills of oils and chemicals
  • Be actively involved in the setting up and maintenance of spill response equipment and the proper storage, use and disposal of liquids at specified sites.
  • Be aware of the W.H.S and environmental aspects of spills and be conversant with their responsibilities under the S.O.P's
  • Identify common issues with other local marinas and develop improvement strategies

Cost
Members: AU $150 incl. GST
Non-members: AU $275 incl. GST

Register here

Nautilus Marine Emergency Preparedness Course

Emergencies occur when you least expect and can catch people off-guard. Are you and your marina staff prepared? will help you develop an emergency management plan for your facility or refresh ideas for facilities with an existing emergency management plan. You cannot afford to miss this training. This course is structured as an hour self-study portion and two hours live online zoom session with the presenter, Phil McGowen CMM, Marina Manager of Birkenhead Point Marina. The next Live online session is on 4th November 2021.

  • Ensure your facility is prepared for any emergency according to best practises
  • Network with other marinas online in the area to share ideas and knowledge on emergency preparedness
  • Identify any common issues with other local marinas and develop improvement strategies

Cost
Members: AU $150 incl. GST
Non-members: AU $275 incl. GST

Register here

Nautilus Marine Extreme Weather Preparedness Course

This online Extreme Weather Preparedness course is designed for marinas and boatyards in any region of the world that is susceptible to one or more types of extreme weather events. Having a comprehensive Extreme Weather Preparedness Plan in place can significantly reduce the time spent preparing a marina in advance of severe weather. It can help save lives and minimise property damage. This course is available online anytime.

  • Understand how to reduce financial risk to business operations during and after the weather event
  • Mitigate risks of infrastructural damage during an extreme weather event
  • Become aware of legal and Insurance implications & considerations for your facility
  • Ensure the marina facility is prepared for extreme weather according to best practises
  • Identify common issues with other local marinas and develop improvement strategies

Cost
Members: AU $99 incl. GST
Non-members: AU $149 incl. GST

Register here...

Please ensure you are logged onto the MIA website with your MIA member login details when registering for the course to enjoy the member pricing. If you have forgotten your MIA member login details, email for assistance.

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