LNTM 32/02

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, under Department of the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) instructions, it is a statutory requirement in UK waters to obtain specific approval from DEFRA for any use of oil treatment products (dispersants) in water depths of less than 20 metres or within 1 nautical mile of any such area. This instruction, in general, precludes the use of oil treatment products throughout the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth.

2. In the event of an oil pollution incident within the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth the instructions published in LNTM No 02/02 are to be followed and QHM Harbour Control is to be informed of the circumstances as soon as possible. Regardless of the extent of the incident no oil treatment products are to be used under any circumstances.

3. Should it be considered by QHM that the use of oil treatment products will be required, as the statutory authority, QHM will seek approval from DEFRA. No oil treatment products are to be used until specific approval is given and QHM issues specific instructions for their use.