Oil spill dispersants are liquids that are sprayed from boats and aircraft onto spilled oil on the sea with the intention of causing the oil to be dispersed into the water column accelerating natural biodegradation processes. Many countries consider dispersants an important tool in oil spill response. Under the right conditions dispersants can be an effective strategy in combatting oil spills.

The dispersants course is designed to equip participants with the appropriate skills and knowledge to undertake effective dispersant application from either vessel or aircraft mounted platforms.

This course provides detailed information and training on a wide range of topics from; what are dispersants? Correct application techniques, safety considerations, mission planning and equipment maintenance. This courses provides a 50:50 balance of theory and practical hands-on assembly and deployment of dispersant application systems to give response personnel every chance to put theory into practice and hone their newly gained skills.