Oil Spill Response Training
Elastec, Inc has been accredited by the Nautical Institute in accordance with its accreditation policy and procedures to provide Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response, and Co-operation (OPRC) Level 1 and Level 2 training (IMO Equivalent).
The International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation Convention obligates governments to establish a program of exercises for oil pollution response organizations and training of relevant personnel.
The International Maritime Organization has developed a range of training courses to address all aspects of oil spill planning, response, and management. These are known as the OPRC Model Courses. These courses have been designed and developed by an international group of experts from governments and industry.
OPRC OSR Level 1 (Operational) is for workers who respond on-site and clean up oil spills. (IMO Equivalent)
OPRC OSR Level 2 (Tactical) is for supervisors and on-scene commanders. (IMO Equivalent)
The training includes classroom topics and field exercises on local oil spill response equipment.
Elastec’s 2025 Fall Workshop is now offering an opportunity for OPRC training!
In conjunction with the 2025 Fall River Spill Workshop, Elastec will be offering an OPRC OSR Level 2 (IMO Equivalent) course. The purpose of this course is to gain and demonstrate a level of competence and understanding of the weathering process of oil in the marine environment, implement efficient shoreline clean-up using different response techniques, selecting appropriate equipment and participating in oil spill response teams onsite.
Master the Skills. Earn Triple Certification. Lead the Response.
Join an exclusive, hands-on training designed for oil spill supervisors, responders, and operators at our cutting-edge facilities. This intensive workshop offers:
- Triple Certification — Bolster your credentials with globally recognized oil spill response certifications. International OPRC, Hazwoper, and Elastec´s Fall Workshop 2025.
- Real-World Drills — Move beyond the classroom with practical exercises, equipment handling, and emergency simulations.
- Elite Networking — Connect with senior professionals, emergency response leaders, and global experts.
It will run Monday, October 6, 2025 – Friday, October 10, 2025 and the price is $2,350.00. Attendees will receive the OSR Level 2 Training Certificate, Fall Workshop Completion Certificate and 8-hour Hazwoper Certificate.
Objective of Training:
Gain and demonstrate a level of competence and understanding of the weathering process of oil in the marine environment, implement efficient shoreline clean-up using different response techniques, selecting appropriate equipment and participate in oil spill response teams onsite.
Instructors
Stewart Ellis
- More than 30 years of experience in the International Oil Spill Recovery Industry
- Has worked worldwide training and commissioning OPRC efforts and equipment
- Former ASTM Membership secretary and authored a new standard for oil skimmer nameplate capacity.
- Key participant in OPRC product and technical applications.
Alejandro Roldán León
- Masters in marine engineering.
- More than 10 years’ experience in commissioning, administrative management and Oil Spill instruction.
- Multi-lingual (English, Spanish, Portuguese)
Marcel Borlenghi
- Proven a successful leader in dealing with major environmental events and projects for more than 20 years.
- International emergency response, circular economy, and crisis management across diverse industries
- Proven background in the ability to devise overall ESG strategy, strategic relationships, and create new product.
- Multilingual (English, Spanish, Portuguese)
Classroom sessions:
- Oil spill properties, behaviour and fate
- Health and safety
- Environmental sensitivity and impacts
- Response organisations and control strategies
- Containment booms
- Failure of containment booms
- Oil boom selection
- Deployment and configuration of containment booms
- Recovery devices
- Deployment and operation of skimmers
- Use of dispersants
- New technologies
- Waste management
- Shoreline cleanup
- Cleaning, maintenance and storage of equipment
- Wildlife response
Practical sessions:
- Deployment of booms and skimmers
- Site setup and zoning
- Decontamination and waste management
- Shoreline assessment
Training Duration:
- 24 Hours
More Information
Register now for the OPRC Workshop, designed for oil spill response professionals, wastewater and stormwater managers, municipal civil engineers and environmental managers. Enrollment includes all workshop events, training, and lunches.