Who needs to be informed in case of environmental pollution?

The duty to report environmental pollution typically lies with the Duty Environmental Officer. This individual is specifically tasked with monitoring and managing environmental compliance and responding to incidents that may harm the environment. The Duty Environmental Officer is trained to understand both the regulations that govern environmental protection and the appropriate protocols for reporting incidents. They are the point of contact for ensuring that any pollution event is documented and addressed in accordance with policy and law.

Informing other personnel, such as the Executive Officer (XO) or Commanding Officer (CO), may happen afterward to keep key leadership in the loop. However, the first and most immediate notification should go to the Duty Environmental Officer, as they are directly responsible for handling such incidents and implementing necessary corrective actions.