Oil spills: How Caribbean disaster managers can prepare and respond

Abstract

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) provide assistance to the WCR to improve oil pollution preparedness, response and cooperation (OPRC); this task is regionally performed by the Regional Activity Center - Regional Marine Pollution Emergency, Information and Training Center (RAC-REMPEITC Caribe) based in Curacao.