The following list consists of a selection of links to websites containing information on marine spills and related issues and to other relevant or related organsiations.
(Inclusion in this list does not mean that ITOPF endorses the information on the websites listed.)
About Marine Spills
Spill Response
Spill Compensation
Other Organizations
About Marine Spills
Black Tides
Text, animation, diagrams, video clips and quizzes on oil spills, designed for secondary school pupils and their teachers
Oil Spill Learning Center
http://www.epa.gov/oilspill/eduhome.htm
Information from the United States Environment Protection Agency on behaviour, clean-up and effects of oil spills, includes experiments and a photo gallery
Understanding Oil Spills and Oil Spill Response
http://www.epa.gov/oilspill/pdfbook.htm
Brochure outlining what oil spills are, their potential effects on the environment, how they are cleaned up and how various agencies prepare for spills before they happen
Oil Water and Chocolate Mousse
http://www.ec.gc.ca/ee-ue/default.asp?lang=en&n=937D1B31
Information on oil spills from Environment Canada, including an 'environmentally-friendly oil spill experiment'
NOAA Office of Response & Restoration - Especially for Kids
http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/training-and-education/education-students-and-teachers
Information on oil spills and hazardous chemical accidents from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including a number of experiments and downloadable photographs
EROCIPS
Emergency Response to Coastal Oil, Chemical and Inert Pollution from Shipping (EU Project)
http://www.erocips.org/intro.htm
- Hazardous & Noxious Substances (HNS)
HNS Convention (IOPC Fund)
http://www.hnsconvention.org
Department of Transport's Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (USA)
http://hazmat.dot.gov
NOAA United States Department of Transportation: CHRIS Manual
http://www.chrismanual.com
Chemical Hazards Response Information System (CHRIS)
NOAA Aids for Chemical Accident Responders and Planners
http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/oil-and-chemical-spills/chemical-spills
Includes chemical reactivity worksheet, response reports, emergency management software
National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Transport Canada - Canutec
http://www.tc.gc.ca/canutec
- Vegetable Oil Spills
Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Associations Ltd (FOSFA)
CEDRE - Vegetable Oil Spills at Sea
http://www.cedre.fr/uk/publication/vegetable-oil/vegetable-oil.pdf
- Marine Environment
Aquatic Network
http://www.aquanet.com/
Environmental Protection Agency: Office of Water: Oceans and Coastal Protection Division: Coral Reef Protection (USA)
http://www.epa.gov/owow/oceans/coral/index.html
World Fish Center
http://www.worldfishcenter.org/
Spill Response
Safety & Oil Spill Response Research (US MMS - Minerals Management Services)
http://www.mms.gov/offshore/SafetyandOilSpillResearch.htm
The International Oil Spill Information Center
http://www.oil-spill-web.com
Information from FlemingCo Environmental, including an Oil Spill Response Handbook, oil spill related press releases and links
NOAA Aids for Oil Spill Responders
http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/oil-and-chemical-spills/oil-spills
Job aids, software, spill tools (mechanical equipment and in-situ burning calculator, dispersant mission planner)
NOAA Software for Oil Spill Responders and Planners
http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/oil-and-chemical-spills/oil-spills/response-tools
Environment Canada: Environmental Technology Center: Emergencies Science Division Databases & Software
http://www.etc-cte.ec.gc.ca/databases_e.html
Environment Canada: Science & Technology
http://www.ec.gc.ca/scitech/default.asp?lang=En&n=D711630F-1
Includes papers on diamondoids: new tools to solve environmental oil spill mysteries & use of laser remote sensing
Ohmsett - National Oil Spill Response Test Facility (USA)
http://www.ohmsett.com/
International Directory of Oil Spill Cleanup Contractors and Response Organizations
http://www.cleanupoil.com
Environment Canada -Catalogue of crude oil and oil properties
http://www.etc-cte.ec.gc.ca/databases/OilProperties/Default.aspx
- Case Histories
Spill Case Histories from CEDRE (in French and English)
http://www.cedre.fr
Worldwide Tanker Spill Database
Environment Canada
http://www.etc-cte.ec.gc.ca/databases/TankerSpills/Default.aspx
Spills in US Waters: Annual Data and Graphics
United States Coast Guard
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/nmc/response/stats/ac.htm
Major Oil Spills in Australia
http://www.amsa.gov.au/Marine_Environment_Protection/Major_Oil_Spills_in_Australia
Information provided by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority
- Exxon Valdez
Valdez Science - An Environmental Update
http://www.valdezscience.com/index.cfm
Results of key scientific studies of Prince William Sound and the Gulf of Alaska following the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Supported by ExxonMobil Inc.
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council
http://www.evostc.state.ak.us/
- Sea Empress
The Environmental Impact of the Sea Empress Oil Spill
http://www.archive.official-documents.co.uk/document/seeec/impact/seaemp.htm
Text of Sea Empress Environmental Evaluation Committee (SEEEC) summary report
The Sea Empress Incident: Summary of Report
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/shippingports/shipping/elc/theseaempressincidentsummary5010Summary of the Marine Pollution Control Unit's report into the Sea Empress clean-up operation
The Sea Empress Oil Spill
http://www.swan.ac.uk/empress/overview.htm
University of Wales, School of Biological Sciences overview of environmental effects
Spill Compensation
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
http://www.imo.org
includes summary of IMO Conventions and lists of contracting states
International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC Funds)
http://www.iopcfund.org
Related Organisations, Institutes & Associations
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Web: http://www.api.org
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO)
Web: http://www.bimco.dk
CEDRE
Centre de Documentation de Recherche et d'Experimentations sur les Pollutions Accidentelles des Eaux
Web: http://www.cedre.fr
CONCAWE
The oil companies' European organisation for environment, health and safety
Web: http://www.concawe.be
Energy Institute (EI)
Web: http://www.energyinst.org.uk
HELCOM
Helsinki Commission
Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission
Web: http://www.helcom.fi
Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics
Web: http://www.isl.org
International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)
Web: http://www.iacs.org.uk
International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO)
Web: http://www.intercargo.org
International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO)
Web: http://www.intertanko.com
International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (OGP)
formerly the E&P Forum
Web: http://www.ogp.org.uk
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
Web: http://www.marisec.org
International Group of P&I Clubs
Web: www.igpandi.org
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Web: http://www.imo.org
International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC Funds)
Web: http://www.iopcfund.org
International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA)
Web: http://www.ipieca.org
International Salvage Union (ISU)
Web: http://www.marine-salvage.com
International Underwriting Association of London (IUA)
Web: http://www.iua.co.uk
Marine Conservation Society
Web: http://www.mcsuk.org
Oil & Gas UK
Web: http://www.ukooa.co.uk
Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)
Web: http://www.ocimf.com
Oil Spill Response Ltd (formerly OSRL/EARL)
Web: http://www.oilspillresponse.com
UK Spill Ltd
Web: www.ukspill.org
UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre
Web: http://www.unep-wcmc.org
World Maritime University (WMU)
Web: http://www.wmu.se
WMU in Malmö, Sweden was founded by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as its premier institution for maritime postgraduate education, research and capacity building.
- P&I Clubs
American Club
Shipowners Claims Bureau Inc
Web: http://www.american-club.com
Britannia
The Britannia Steam Ship Insurance Association Limited
Web: http://www.britanniapandi.com
British Marine Mutual
British Marine Mutual Insurance Association Ltd
Web:http://www.british-marine.com
Gard
Gard AS
Web: http://www.gard.no
Japan
The Japan Ship Owners' Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association
Web: http://www.piclub.or.jp
London
London Steam-ship Owners' Mutual Insurance Association Ltd
Web: http://www.lsso.com
North of England
North of England P&I Association
Web: http://www.nepia.com
Shipowners' Mutual
The Shipowners' Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association
Web: http://www.shipownersclub.com
Skuld
Assuranceforeningen SKULD (Gjensidig)
Web: http://www.skuld.com
Standard
The Standard Steamship Owners' Protection and Indemnity Association Ltd
Web: http://www.standard-club.com
Steamship
The Steamship Mutual Underwriting Association Ltd
Web: http://www.simsl.com
Swedish Club
Web: http://www.swedishclub.com
UK P&I Club
The United Kingdom Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association (Bermuda) Ltd
Web: http://www.ukpandi.com
West of England
The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association
Web: http://www.westpandi.com