2021 Huanghua Port fire fighting and oil spill emergency comprehensive drill was successfully held

On June 25, Cangzhou City Maritime Search and Rescue Center organized relevant member units to hold a comprehensive fire fighting and oil spill emergency drill at Huanghua Port. The drill was simulated the damage of the main cap pipelines at the Liquefaction Wharf, caused crude oil to leak and catched fire. Part of the crude oil was sprayed into the sea from the pipelines.
 
After receiving the report, the Cangzhou Maritime Search and Rescue Center immediately activated an emergency response plan and quickly organized emergency forces to carry out rescue operations. They contacted the ship to stop the pump, carried out the initial fire fighting and reported to the fire and environmental protection department. The tugboat was arranged to prepare the tanker to leave the berth, and carried out fire fighting and oil spill collection preparations, then the oil booms ships immediately rushed to the scene to carry out oil pollution interception and recovery treatment. Through this comprehensive emergency drill, the effectiveness and operability of the emergency plan were further tested, and the rapid response capabilities, emergency response capabilities, and collaborative organization capabilities of search and rescue member units for emergencies were improved. All emergency actions were rapid, scientific, orderly, and effective, and the drill was achieved a complete success.
 
Cangzhou Maritime Safety Administration, National Energy Huanghua Port Co., Ltd.and Huanghua City Armed Forces participated in the drill. The drill was dispatched 4 tugboats, 1 marine cruiser, and 50 participants. The drill was lasted about one and a half hours.