IMOK558E : Guidelines on International Offers of Assistance (IOA) in Response to a Marine Oil Pollution Incident – 2016 Edition e-book

Guidelines on International Offers of Assistance (IOA) in Response to a Marine Oil Pollution Incident – 2016 Edition

This guide to international offers of assistance (IOA) in response to marine oil pollution incidents is designed to be consulted during large, complex or significant oil spills within inland areas as well as marine or coastal environments. Topics covered include:

• Recommended considerations for parties involved in IOA
• IOA coordination system
• communications between parties
• customs, legal and financial issues
• advanced planning
• response equipment categories, stockpiles and source considerations.