NASP Port Ops response training

PENSACOLA, Fla. – Federal civilian and base contract workers from Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola’s Port Operations Department completed required annual response training recertification May 16 at Allegheny Pier. NASP is one of four installations in the United States with an active airfield and deep water port. The Facility Response Training (FRT) scenario, an annual recertification process orchestrated by contracted company LRS Gryphon Joint Venture (JV) involved a simulated oil spill. The three-day course is critical to the continued success of NASP’s supporting of Navy, Coast Guard and visiting ships, says FRT instructor John Hamilton. The training is also critical to meet federal and state requirements concerning bulk oil storage in coastal areas, and how to properly respond to oil spills and to protect the environment. The training also meets Occupational Safety and Health Administration required training for oil spill responders. NASP’s contract employees also practiced deploying oil containment booms, and responded to a simulated medical emergency aboard one of Port Ops’ skimmer boats. “Truly our mission at our bulk oil storage installations is prevention,” said but we still need to train and practice for all possible oil spills to ensure our environment is viable for generations to come,” Hamilton said. (Source: NAS Pensacola 05/16/19)