6 EURO-NEWS
Oil spill simulation A
s part of its on-going commitment to manage incidents in its territory on the South Coast of England,
Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) simulated a major oil spill to test the current capability and processes for response to a tier two
hydrocarbon spill. The major emergency exercise, which PHC carries out every three years, staged a scenario whereby a ferry and a cargo vessel collided, causing fuel to spill from the tank of the cargo vessel. As part of PHC’s response, a
March 2015: Boat hoists and cranes Boatyard trailers Dry stack storage Nautical event management (MER only) Editorial deadline: 2 March
June 2015: Pedestals and pump-outs Dockside hardware and safety ladders Access gates and gangways Workboats for marinas (MER only) Editorial deadline: 8 June
number of booms were deployed in the Little and Backwater channels. In a real oil spill situation, the boom would stop any oil flowing into sensitive and environmental areas of the Harbour. A skimmer was also deployed to show how the oil would be captured. Although a major oil spill in Poole Harbour is very unlikely, it is important that this risk is assessed with a plan in
place to respond to such an incident, especially in an environmentally- sensitive area such as Poole Harbour, which shelters several marinas and yacht clubs. Captain Brian Murphy, Harbour
Master, said: “These exercises are vitally important to ensure that Poole Harbour Commissioners’ highly trained personnel are prepared to deal with such an unfortunate event professionally and swiftly, plus minimise any health risk, damage to the environment and to ensure business continuity. “They allow us to test our plan
Editorial features for 2015
August 2015: Floating breakwaters and pontoons Piling and anchoring systems Underwater boat illumination Modular pontoons for instant berths (MER only) Editorial deadline: 7 September
December 2015: Fenders for pontoons and docks Decking materials Refurbishing onshore facilities Winter maintenance tasks (MER only) Editorial deadline: 2 November
against various scenarios with the aim of gaining experience and improving preparedness and improving the plan itself. These exercises will provide the harbour community with confidence in the knowledge that Poole Harbour Commissioners and other organisations will be prepared in the event of a major oil spill in Poole Harbour.”
Jersey contract for Walcon
A strong order book is reported by international designer and builder of marinas and yacht harbours Walcon Marine Ltd as it enters the New Year. Walcon has won a contract
on the island of Jersey for a linear-style berthing facility that will provide docking facilities for a local ferry and the lifeboat, as well as for visiting leisure craft of all sizes. The location will be Albert Pier in the island’s capital of Saint Helier. The specification for the
pontoons is upgraded System 21, which incorporates additional steelwork to take on higher loads. Hardwood decking will be used on all horizontal surfaces and GRP grating on the bridge and other sloping areas for enhanced non-slip properties. Additional features include
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a 50 metre access bridge and a raised platform for easy access to the ferry. Walcon will also be supplying the wall guide columns. The main contractor for this facility is Geomarine Jersey of St. John.
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