National Spill Control School

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🌎 The National Spill Control School is excited to have trained an incredible team from Anchorage, AK preparing for their mission to Antarctica! 🧊❄️ We provided comprehensive instruction in Oil Spill Strategies and Tactics, ensuring they are well-prepared to operate in some of the most extreme environments on the planet. 🌊🚢 It’s been a pleasure working with this group, and we wish them safe travels as they embark on this important journey! ✈️💼 #NSCS #OilSpillTraining #AntarcticaMission #EnvironmentalProtection #SafeTravels #MarineSafety #ExtremeEnvironments

🚨 FREE 5-Day Marine Spill Response Course for Coastal Bend Participants 🚨 🌊 Two Available Opportunities: September 23–27, Corpus Christi, TX October 21–25, Corpus Christi, TX 📍 6300 Ocean Dr., Ste. 1101 Corpus Christi, TX 78412 🕗 Courses run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. This FREE Marine Oil Spill Response class is designed for professionals in marine operations, emergency response, commercial fishing, and related fields. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, you'll gain valuable insights and practical skills, including: ⚓ Rules of the Road: Essential navigational rules for safety and compliance. 🚢 Basic Spill Response: Fundamentals of containment, recovery, and equipment use. 🛥️ Boat Handling: Hands-on training to improve efficiency and safety. 📋 Incident Command Structure (ICS): Understanding the ICS framework for effective spill management. Don’t miss this chance to advance your abilities and help protect our coastal environment! 🌍 This free course is made possible by the financial support of the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program. REGISTER IN COMMENT OR SCAN THE QR CODE PICTURED

📸 OHMSETT Oil Spill Strategies and Tactics Training! 🌊🛢️ Participants gain essential skills and hands-on experience at the OHMSETT test tank. From decision-making to deploying booms and skimmers, this course has it all. Huge thanks to OHMSETT Facility for hosting this invaluable training with the National Spill Control School! 🌍 #OilSpillResponse #OhmsettTraining #EnvironmentalSafety #HandsOnLearning

🚨 This week we're diving into HAZWOPER 40 training! 🚨 Our team is gearing up for the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training to better understand OSHA CFR 1910.120. This essential training is crucial for any workers involved in cleanup, emergency response, or corrective actions related to the uncontrolled release of hazardous substances. Interested in training with us? Visit tamucc.edu/research/nscs or email nscs@tamucc.edu. Stay tuned as we enhance our skills and knowledge to ensure safety and compliance in our operations. #SafetyFirst #HAZWOPER #OSHA #Training #WorkplaceSafety

We won't let a little drizzle dull the shine ✨️ of our TAMUCC students. Another wonderful week concluded learning leadership skills and critical thinking in our 40-Hour Marine Oil Spill Response Course. Interested in training with us? Veiw our online schedule https://lnkd.in/eKva7Vy6 #corpuschristi #environmentalscience #tamucc #goislanders #shakasup

Summer is here, and it's one of the busiest times for the National Spill Control School! We're thinking of everyone who will be out boating—please travel safely and practice safe boating. Let's keep our waters clean and enjoyable for everyone! A big shoutout to the TAMUCC students who joined us last week for an intensive 40-hour Marine Spill Response class. Your dedication and hard work are essential to our mission. Stay safe, boat responsibly, and have a fantastic summer on the water!

Congratulations to the Sping 2024 interns who graduated 🎓 this morning. Jerricca, Alexis and Richard will worked very hard for the NSCS this past semester aiding in curriculum development,international and local presentations utilizing GIS and were always ready for anything that needed to be done. Best of luck in your future endeavors! 🤩

We have been following news of today's barge collision in Galveston, Texas, and extend our thoughts to our colleagues at Texas A&M University at Galveston and everyone affected by the incident. The National Spill Control School is committed to serving as a resource during such times and stands ready to advise and assist with response efforts to help minimize impacts and ensure safety and preparedness.

OHMSETT Oil Spill Strategies & Tactics, 08/12–16/2024 The training revolves around hands-on field activities on the Ohmsett test tank using real oil spilled in various sea conditions generated in the tank. Students will deploy and operate boom and skimmer to contain and recover the oil. Instruction for this course is provided by the National Spill Control School (NSCS); a component of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Office of Research, Commercialization, and Outreach. Ohmsett will provide professional training services to support the classroom and hands-on portions.