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2.A.5 | Prevention of emergencies and contingency planning |
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| Problems | Stakeholders | Uncertainties | Proposals | Milestones |
| Lack of contingency plans at local and national levels | National authorities Regional and local authorities Other responsible agencies |
Lack of data on and risk assessment of transport streams of crude oil, dangerous and harmful substances | Governments are advised to adopt contingency plans at the local and
national level and the necessary laws identifying the responsibilities and obligations of
governmental agencies in event of marine accidents. National Contingency Plans should be developed in accordance with IMO and other international regulations, including the Regional Black Sea Contingency Plan, by January 1998. These plans subsequently, where appropriate, should be translated into local contingency plans. The costs involved are estimated at $60,000 ($10,000 per country) to be absorbed by the governments with ODA where appropriate. |
National Contingency plans in place in all Black Sea coastal states by mid-1998 |
| Lack of a Regional Black Sea Contingency Plan | National authorities Istanbul Commission |
Idem | Governments are advised to adopt a Regional Black Sea Contingency Plan
which will serve as a basis for coordinating cooperation between countries in the event of
a marine accident and which will serve to harmonise national contingency plans. The
following aspects of contingency planning should be harmonised:
It is proposed that the Panel on Environmental and Safety Aspects of Shipping of the Istanbul Commission start work on developing this Regional Plan in 1996 and present the Plan to the Black Sea Commission for adoption in 1997. The Regional Plan should be implemented into national legislation by coastal states by January 1998. The cost of this proposal are estimated to be $50,000. |
By January 1998, coordinated action by Black Sea coastal states in the event of a marine accident |
| Lack of regional and coordinated national classification and risk assessment systems | National authorities Istanbul Commission |
Idem | It is recommended that the following research and development activities
be carried out:
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By 1999 & 2000, respectively, harmonised national classification and risk assessment systems |
| Lack of national capabilities for emerg. resp, & reg. coordination, including multi-lateral cooperation, lack of common equip. & inadequate control & communications systems | National authorities Regional and local authorities Other responsible agencies |
In order to secure the implementation of the above mentioned proposals governments are advised to ensure that the basic Research and Development activities required are implemented and that national and local agencies involved in contingency and emergency response have the appropriate qualified staff and the necessary supporting resources (computer hard and soft ware, operational equipment) to carry out their task. |
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2.A.1 | Assessment of the discharge of chemical and micro-biological contaminants to coastal and marine areas |
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2.A.2 | Monitoring the levels and effects of pollutants for compliance and for long-term trends, data exchange |
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2.A.3 | Control of pollution hot spots in the Black Sea coastal region |
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3.A.3 | Hot Spots in the Black Sea Region |