This research contains an analysis of oil spill accidents, oil response countermeasures of Korea, contingency planning manual on oil pollution(IMO), and national contingency plan of U.S.A, Japan and Australia. A basic strategy for establishing a national contingency plan of Korea is to follow guidelines recommended by IMO, to refer to national contingency plans of each country, and to organize a taskforce consisting of experts on oil response.

A national contingency plan of Korea suggested in this research is as follows:

 1. Introduction : Purpose, Authority, Scope, Definition etc. 

 2. Responsibility and Organization for Response : National Response System, National Response Priorities and Sensitive Areas, On-Scene Commander`s Duty and Responsibility, Notifications etc.

 3. Preparedness and Planning : Planning and Co-ordination Structure, International Assistance, Training, Maintenance of Equipment etc. 

 4. Response : Pattern of Response, Specialist Teams, Safety and Health, Development of Oil Response Technique, Movement of Equipment etc. 

 5. Communications : Communications systems, Post-incident review etc.