Documents & Guides
Explore a variety of topics about marine spills, response and compensation matters in the pages below.
Each topic and area of interest provides access to more detailed documentation that is freely downloadable.
This includes our 18 Technical Information Papers which are fully illustrated with photos and diagrams and are available in several languages.
Compensation for Ship-source Marine Oil Spills
What legal arrangements and sources of compensation are available for a spill from a ship?
Disposal
What planning and waste management systems need to be put in place to reduce the volume of oily waste for treatment or disposal?
HNS
What are the specific chemical response strategies for responding to a Hazardous and Noxious Substance spill, and what are the potential effects on human and marine life?
Contingency & Response Planning
What information is needed for an effective oil spill contingency plan? How can aerial observation and protective strategies assist with response operations?
Economic Effects
Which industries might suffer temporary economic losses and loss of market confidence?
Fate of Oil Spills
What happens to oil in the marine environment over time when spilled at sea? How do different factors such as volume and physical and chemical properties affect the fate of oil spills?
Explore the Resources
Oil Tanker Spill Statistics
An annual publication providing data on accidental oil spills from tankers, combined carriers and barges since 1970, derived from ITOPF's database. Published each January.
Categories: Information Services, Company literature, Publications
ITOPF Technical Services Brochure
An introduction to ITOPF and the services we provide, published in 2023.
Category: Company literature
ITOPF Handbook
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
Category: Company literature
Ocean Orbit
An occasional newsletter launched in 1992, which reports on ITOPF activities and spill related issues.
Category: Company literature
Annual Review
A review of ITOPF's activities during the past twelve months, including the Directors' Report and Accounts.
Category: Company literature
ITOPF - Celebrating 50 years
A commemorative publication tracing the history of ITOPF over the past 50 years.
Category: Company literature