MOIG was engaged by ETAP, to coordinate and facilitate an independent audit conducted by Mr Jhon Dawes, Expert from the International Spill Accreditation Association (ISAA) to review the existing Tier 1 capabilities of 09 companies nominated by ETAP which are SEREPT, TPS, BGT, ENI TUNISIA, MARETAP, PA RESOURCES, TRAPSA, STIR and ECUMED PETROLEUM.
The audit mission was performed from 18 to 28 January 2016.
The main objectives of this audit were to identify areas of improvement whilst at the same time determine the gaps required to establish an effective Tier 2 preparedness and response capacity in Tunisia.
The audit consisted of a visual inspection of the Oil Spill Response equipments, physically check of the equipment to identify their current capacity and status against maintenance records, check of the equipment storage to ensure adequate, efficient and safe, review of the relevant documentation and reports related to training, drills and exercises of the response team and management in order to prepare a gap analysis for the reviewed sites.
The audit focused also on interviewing various personnel involved in the Oil Spill Response Management.
A meeting was performed on 29 January 2016 at ETAP Headquarter between Tier 2 coordination project team, ISAA representative and MOIG Director in which Mr Jhon Dawes presented a general overview on the oil spill response audit highlighting performance in some areas while a need of improvements in others.
The MOIG Management Committee members would like to thank:
- ETAP for its confidence in MOIG which has enabled it to contribute in the development of this strategic project,
- ISAA for providing an independent expertise
- Representatives of the audited companies for their warm welcome and high cooperation during the visits.