ITOPF produces a wide range of publications and papers, a number of which are available for downloading or free of charge. A small charge is made for others, as indicated below.
Ocean Orbit
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An occasional newsletter launched in 1992, which reports on ITOPF activities and spill related issues. If you wish to be put on the mailing list, please e-mail us with your name and address, indicating your preference for a printed or electronic version. Download November 2009 issue in PDF format (492Kb) |
Annual Review
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A review of the Federation's activities during the past twelve months, including the Directors' Report and Accounts. Download 2011 Review in PDF format (836 Kb) |
ITOPF Handbook
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First produced in 1997, the ITOPF Handbook contains a wealth of valuable information and guidance for those likely to be involved in spills of oil and chemicals from ships. The 2011/2012 issue contains updated information on compensation, oil spill statistics and ITOPF staff, and includes sections on the fate and effects of oil spills, clean-up techniques and the organisation of spill response and planning. Copies of the ITOPF Handbook are available free to ITOPF Members and Associates, as well as to closely related groups. Single copies are also available to others on request - contact Terry Goodchild. Multiple copies are charged at £1 each, plus P&P. Scroll through the pages of the Handbook or download the full version in PDF format (3.41Mb).
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Technical Reports
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A series of 12 papers each covering a specific topic in a concise manner (6-8 pages) and illustrated by colour photographs and diagrams. Topics covered are:
(Single copies free of charge; subsequent copies £1 per TIP, reducing to 75p per TIP (excluding postage) if more than 10 complete sets are ordered. Available from ITOPF - contact Terry Goodchild.) A new set of Technical Information Papers will be available late 2011. |
Oil Spill Compensation - A Guide to the International Conventions on Liability and Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage (2007)
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A joint ITOPF / IPIECA briefing guide to the International Conventions on Liability and Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage. First published in 2000 and updated in 2004 and 2007, this 21 page Guide provides a summary of the fundamental features of the Conventions and comprises an explanatory text and a series of answers to commonly asked questions. Copies of the full report can also be downloaded from IPIECA's website. |
Response To Marine Oil Spills
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A comprehensive review of the problems posed by marine oil spills and available response measures. This book is currently being revised and a new edition is due to be published later this year. Copies will be available from:- Witherby Seamanship International , 4 Dunlop Square, Deans Estate, Livingston, EH54 8SB For further information on the Japanese version contact: Further information on the Korean version can be obtained from: Korea Marine Oil Spill Response Trade Assocation, #8-2KA Hai An Dong, Jung-Gu, Inchon, SOUTH KOREA |
Protection of Fish Farms and Mariculture Facilities from Oil Spills
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A guidance leaflet which summarises the findings of a study for the UK Marine Pollution Control Unit into possible methods for mitigating the impact of oil spills on mariculture facilities in the UK. A number of these findings are relevant world-wide. Available from ITOPF - contact Terry Goodchild. |
The Real Story - the Environmental Impact of the Braer - Video
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A 30 minute video, produced by the Marine Laboratory in Scotland, which summarises the main findings of the scientific studies into the impact of this major oil spill in Shetland in January 1993. Available from ITOPF at £10.00 - contact Terry Goodchild. |