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SUMMARY:A Snapshot of Spill Preparedness in the Canadian Arctic – Challeng
 es and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Paper\n\nShannon Wilde and Stephane Johnson (Triox Environment
 al Emergencies)\n\nOil spill planning, preparedness, and response activiti
 es are always complex. That complexity is often compounded in northern reg
 ions due to challenging environmental conditions (for example (e.g.), cold
  temperatures, darkness, ice coverage) and remoteness. The period of open 
 water in the Arctic is increasing as seasonal ice clears or melts earlier 
 making shipping routes in this region more attractive. The extended ice-fr
 ee season enables an increase in marine traffic, especially cruise ships a
 nd pleasure craft. This increased frequency and extended season of vessel 
 traffic coupled with increasing economic opportunities may increase the ri
 sk of spills into these vast, remote waters. Compared to the established C
 anadian response regime south of the 60th parallel, response readiness and
  capacity are not currently at the same level in the Arctic. It is importa
 nt to recognize the challenges and opportunities that exist in this region
  to ensure that planning and preparedness activities are carried out in a 
 meaningful, efficient, and appropriate manner. Spill response in the north
  presents many challenges such as environmental conditions, resource and a
 ccess limitations, and suitable training of local response personnel. Ther
 e are also gaps in sensitivity and shoreline mapping and an overall defici
 ency in comprehensive oil spill response planning in this region. Over the
  past few years, Triox Environmental Emergencies (TRIOX) has completed mul
 tiple oil spill preparedness activities in these challenging settings, mai
 nly in the northern regions of Canada, for marine and land-based infrastru
 ctures. These experiences have provided relevant insights into the key cha
 llenges for preparedness activities in these locations. This paper compare
 s our own observations against preparedness criteria from the internationa
 lly recognized guidance document on oil spill preparedness and response fr
 om International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association
  (IPIECA). The primary elements considered are in relation to plan develop
 ment, training, equipment, and engagement with local communities and Indig
 enous groups to support the improvement of preparedness activities in nort
 hern regions. The three pillars of response including preparedness, respon
 se, and restoration must apply to all regions including the Arctic to prot
 ect this vulnerable and valuable region.\n\nTag: Response\n\nSession Chair
 : John Inge Karoliussen (NOFO)
URL:https://iosc2024.conference-program.com/presentation/?id=PAPER141&sess
 =sess111
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