MRPL Conducts Onsite Mock Exercise

MRPL Conducts Onsite Mock Exercise

Mangaluru:  Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. conducted an onsite Mock Exercise in the refinery on November 22, 2017,  in the presence of District Crisis Management group including Shri. Narendra Babu, Deputy Director of Factories, Directorate of Factories, Boilers, Industrial Safety and Health, Mangalore.  The exercise was carried out in the presence of various dignitaries including District Fire officer and Industry representatives from the neighbouring industries.
 
The Drill was conducted in Crude Distillation Unit (CDU-1), with the scenario being Crude Column Bottom Leakage and Fire. The Mock Drill continued for about 30 minutes during which firefighting and cooling operation were carried out and readiness of the industry for handling any such emergencies was established.
  
Later a review meeting was held in the presence of Shri M Vinayakumar, GGM (I/c Refinery) to analyse the shortcomings and lessons from the mock exercise. Shri. Narendra Babu, Deputy Director of Factories and Shri Parameshwaram, District Fire Officer, who witnessed the Mock Drill complimented MRPL for the excellent fire-fighting and emergency handling abilities showcased during the Mock Drill. 
 
In his concluding remarks, Shri M Vinayakumar, GGM I/C Refinery, MRPL assured the gathering that all positive observations will be deliberated and complied forthwith and thanked the Industry representatives for having participated in the exercise. He also complimented all involved with the Mock Exercise for the excellent performance.
 

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