08–12 February 2026, the Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Technique (SCAT) Training Course was held at the Ennakhla Hotel, in Kerkennah-Tunisia.
This event was organized in cooperation with Thyna Petroleum Services (TPS) and Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL).
The training course was delivered by Tim Nobes, Preparedness Solutions Advisor (Europe, Caspian and North Africa), and Marco Friedrichsen, Responder from OSRL.
The two sessions brought together 36 delegates from MOIG member, including: TPS, APO, ARC, EPE, ETAP, MEKE MARINE, SEREPT, SOC, TENDE ENERGY, TPAO, TOPIC and TRAPSA.
The training aimed to strengthen participants’ theoretical knowledge and practical skills in shoreline assessment and oil spill response. It provided a comprehensive understanding of how the SCAT programme is managed within the Incident Command System and clarified the key roles required to ensure its successful implementation.
The programme featured a series of presentations covering:
- The SCAT Field Guide
- Oiled Shoreline Assessment (OSA)
- Shoreline Treatment Recommendation (STR)
Participants conducted shoreline surveys using the SCAT Field Guide and completed Oiled Shoreline Assessment (OSA) form, simulating an oil spill impacting the shoreline under realistic field conditions.
We were very pleased with the outcome of this training. Participants worked collaboratively, exchanged perspectives, and applied the knowledge acquired in a constructive and engaging manner.
At the conclusion of the course, certificates were awarded to all participants by TPS, OSRL and MOIG representatives.
The Management Committee Members expressed their sincere gratitude to TPS for hosting this training course and for providing MOIG members with the opportunity to participate in this important event. Special thanks were also extended to the OSRL representatives for delivering a high-quality and insightful programme, sharing their valuable expertise, and significantly contributing to the success of the event.
