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August 18, 2021 Lake Charles, Louisiana

MSRC, an oil spill removal organization (OSRO), deploys one of its response vessels during a training session with its spill response operating team (OSRT). In this photo the response vessel has deployed side arm collection systems on both sides of the vessel. As the response vessel moves forward, oil on the surface of the water is herded into the collection pocket formed by the booms stretched on the outriggers. The trapped oil is then removed from the pocket by skimmers located inside the vessel. The small open door at the waterline on the right side of the vessel is the access point for the port-side skimmer. BSEE Preparedness Analysts from the Oil Spill Preparedness Division (OSPD) regularly inspect these types of equipment and observe industry training and exercise activities to ensure compliance with regulations and to monitor the overall vigor of the oil spill preparedness and response community.

Photo by: BSEE

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Alternative names	BSEE
Authority file	: Q4998426 VIAF: 314893350 ISNI: 0000000439824402

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