What happens if there is an oil spill?
 Refuelling over the sea ice |
Expeditioners involved in fuel management receive specialised training, and observe strict operational procedures outlined in the the Fuel Management Standard Operating Procedures.
Sophisticated gear is used to help minimise the likelihood of spills, such as a hose regulator. AAD engineers have also developed a flat re-fuelling hose, which is less vulnerable to breaks and punctures during ship-to-shore transfers.
If a spill should occur, either during a major fuel transfer or out in the field, fuel spill procedures are in place. Large fuel spill kits are kept on station, and smaller ones are routinely issued for all field trips.
Fuel spill soil sampling kits are also supplied to the stations to be used to sample contaminated soil in the event that a spill does occur.
