Producers Involvement Conference - IMAROS 2 | UCP Knowledge Network: Applied knowledge for action

Key information

Date(s): 18 April 2024, 13.00 - 19 April 2024, 13.00 (CEST)

Location: Malmø, Sweden

Attendance type: Hybrid

Registration instructions: Please note that the places are limited, thus we would encourage all interested parties to register as soon as possible. We may need to limit the number of participants to two people/ organisation.
We are working on a solution for a hybrid meeting so we can offer both in-person and remote attendees.

Organiser: Norwegian Costal Administration

Description

What to expect:

1.    Presentation of the IMAROS 2 and challenges experienced with in the IMAROS 1 project
2.    Invitation to participate in practical tests in the project, basic prerequisites for participation, test concept and work process practical test
3.    Open discussion of challenges on recovery of LSFO and possible development for mechanical recovery

Why is IMAROS 2 important?

Ship accidents can result in oil spills, causing time consuming and costly response operations. Successful oil spill response, using adequate equipment and methods, may reduce the impacts on environment and affected coastal communities. In recent years a new generation of fuel oils, LSFOs, are posing new risks and challenging oil spill responders.

Data will be collected across Europe to improve risk perception and ensure representative collection of oil samples for the project. Characterization of the samples physical and chemical properties will be carried out to improve the knowledge of oil behaviour when spilled into the environment. The results are used to assess different response options, and as input to modelling of oil properties and drift. Previously observed problems with oil recovery will be addressed in three separate trial periods.

Equipment manufacturers are invited to participate in recovery trails under controlled conditions in test facilities in Norway and Finland, to identify promising approaches to recover oils with adverse properties. Selected equipment manufacturers will have opportunity to test equipment free of charge in test facility in Norway and Finland and access to three different LSFO.

Test facilities in Norway: https://www.kystverket.no/contentassets/47120f9d284743f387df5c47c3688a15/the-national-centre-for-testing-of-oil-spill-response-equipment--eng.pdf

Test facilities in Finland: https://www.xamk.fi/en/logistics-and-seafaring-spearheads-of-competence/oil-spill-response-test-basin/