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Emergency Response in the Latin American region
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 12-13 May 2008

A workshop on Emergency Response in the Latin American region, took place from 12-13 May 2008 alongside the IPIECA AGM. Participants had the chance to visit the Petrobras Environmental Defence Centre and take part in discussions about dispersant use, and also how companies are structured to respond to emergencies.

Workshop agenda (PDF, 327KB)
Workshop report (PDF, 788KB)
   
Welcome and introductions – Bernie Bennett, BP, Chair OSWG (PDF, 416KB)
Dispersant approvals and use – Richard Sims, OSRL/EARL (PDF, 4.5MB)
ARPEL dispersant guidelines for the Latin American and Caribbean region – Dave Davidson, Chevron (PDF, 2.5MB)
An International perspective on risk and preparedness – Natasha Lippens, ITOPF (PDF, 4.7MB)
Oil spill contingency planning – key issues and challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean – Jose Felix Garcia, ARPEL (PDF, 1.1MB)
Petrobras arrangements for emergency response to oil pollution – Marcus Lisboa, Petrobras (PDF, 3.8MB)
Regulatory framework for oil spill preparedness and response in Brazil – Captain (Ret.) Fernando S. N. de Araújo, Brazilian Maritime Authority (PDF, 1MB)
Preparedness and response arrangements in a tier 3 centre – Erik DeMicco, CCA (PDF, 2.5MB)