RIASSUNTO
Abstract
Coastal sensitivity mapping is the identification of coast line sensitivity based on the type of the coast, biological resources, economical activities, human use and types of human settlement. This mapping is an essential tool in oil spill response and will assist the response team in identifying the priority sites, technique of protection in corresponsing sites and recommendation on how to clean up polluted site.
The objectives of the project are
- to update the existing map owned by Total EP Angola
- to share the common perspective to the stake holders in Angola on the importance of this mapping
- to build the authority capacity through a Joint Industry Project consists of the oil operators and the Angolan government.
The geographical scope of the project covers the coast from Luanda to the North of Angola until Soyo, the interior of Congo River up to Noqui, and the coastal area of Cabinda region with total length around 650 km of shoreline. Technical methodology recommended by international organization (IMO, IPIECA) is followed in performing this project.
The Project consists of 3 Phases, as follows:
Phase 1: Perform an aerial survey with high definition digital camera and helicopter geo-referential and a desktop interpretation work to produce an updated GIS map, complete with its Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) class;
Phase 2: Perform a ground truth of the result of the phase one including information on land mined area;
Phase 3: Prepare the site specific plans for protection and cleanup operation;
The GIS map is subsequently updated at the end of Phase 2 and Phase 3. The final map is shared between operators and Ministry of Petroleum to be made available for public on their discretion.
The result of this Joint Industry Project is an updated Angolan Coast Sensitivity Map for Oil Spill Response. It improves the preparedness of the country to respond to an oil spill and enhances the cooperation between the operators and the authority, and is an investment in the capacity building of all stakeholders.