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Terminal Puerto Coquimbo (TPC) conducted a fuel spill drill with the aim of preparing its teams for this risk. The exercise simulated a scenario in which the tugboat Brigantia, while performing work in the port, detected a hydrocarbon spill into the sea.
Upon identifying the situation, the crew activated the corresponding protocols, informed the supervisor in charge, and initiated the emergency procedure.
The activity allowed verifying that all involved parties were notified in time and knew what to do in the face of such an environmental contingency. It also verified the correct activation of internal protocols and communication with competent authorities.
The exercise involved the tugboat Brigantia, responsible for simulating the detection of the spill; the Port Authority, which supervised compliance with the protocols, while teams from Ultraport, TPC, along with Ian Taylor's support boat and other entities, intervened in the containment and response efforts planned for events of this nature.
Daslav Watts, TPC's Planning Deputy Manager, commented that "facing an emergency requires all of us to act in a coordinated manner. That's why these exercises are so valuable, because they allow us to get to know each other, understand how each organization works, identify opportunities for improvement, and act as a single team when truly needed."
From Ultraport Coquimbo, José Miguel Fuentealba, branch manager, stated that "at Ultraport Coquimbo, we actively participated in the hydrocarbon spill drill at sea to measure our response times and verify that contingency plans and operational procedures work in environmental emergencies. The exercise allowed us to confirm the availability and good condition of the containment equipment and, above all, to reinforce in all teams the awareness of the ecological impact that these incidents generate in our sea."
"As the Port Authority, we congratulate TPC for the excellent pollution response exercise carried out at the terminal, in which we could observe a substantial improvement in the coordination and speed of their procedures, which undoubtedly demonstrates the constant preparation they maintain to minimize the impacts that can be generated by the port operation itself. Likewise, we highlight the professionalism and good predisposition of all participants, who were fundamental in achieving the objectives set before the start of this activity," commented Lieutenant Commander Daniel Sarzosa.
Source: Portal Portuario
