Maritime Disaster Drill to Be Conducted at KIX Oil Tanker Berth

Kansai Airports announces today that it will carry out a maritime disaster drill at the oil tanker berth  in Kansai International Airport (KIX) on Tuesday, November 19.

Simulating a fuel spill from a tanker arriving at KIX’s berth, the drill aims to ensure quick and appropriate responses in the event of emergencies and enhance disaster preparedness in cooperation with relevant organizations.

Kansai Airports Group will continue to make every effort to provide a safe and secure airport  environment for all customers.

Date & Time: Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm
*Will be postponed to the same time on November 20 in case of heavy rain.
Location: Oil tanker berth at KIX and surrounding sea area

Participating organizations:

• Kansai Airport Coast Guard Air Station (a patrol boat)
• Senshu-Minami Regional Fire Department
• KIX Police Station
• Maritime Disaster Prevention Center
• Kansai Airports (A disaster prevention boat and 4 others)
• Kansai Airports Operation Services (a fuel collection vehicle, a large chemical high-water sprayer, a foam stock solution carrier, a logistics-support vehicle)
• KIX Coastal Tanker Maritime Safety Association (a tanker)
• Kanku Enterprise

Number of participants: About 100 people
Program:
(1) Initial response
(2) Information gathering & sharing
(3) Accident reporting and maritime warning
(4) Traffic control on service roads &
evacuation guidance at Gate 21
(5) Extension of oil fences
(6) Gas concentration measurement
(7) Oil spill collection and water-spraying
diffusion treatment
(8) Rescue and transport of the injured
(land rescue)
(9) Firefighting & water-spraying
(10) Emergency de-berthing
(11) Emergency evacuation