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Season's Greetings from ITOPF 2025
We're sending Season's Greetings to all our Members, Associates, Directors and Stakeholders and wishing you all a healthy and prosperous 2026.
ITOPF tours South Africa stakeholders
As part of ITOPF's continued efforts to develop understanding, foster relationships and support spill response efficiency in the region, it met with several key stakeholders during a visit to South Africa over the last two weeks, where it made stops in Durban, Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth and Cape Town.
ITOPF hosts IOPC Funds for discussions on HNS Convention
The Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) Convention is a critical framework for global maritime safety and compensation as it closes legal gaps, ensures fair compensation, promotes safety, and strengthens global resilience against chemical spill disasters.
Philippine Coast Guard conducts inaugural national exercise with ITOPF contributing expertise
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen regional response capability, ITOPF joined the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary’s (PCG) inaugural MARPOLEX 2025 event in Manila.
GI WACAF hosts Hazardous Noxious Substances workshop in Durban
National authorities, response organisations and international experts came together in Durban, South Africa, to tackle one of the most complex challenges in marine safety: responding to hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) incidents.
Driving Innovation in LSFO Spill Response: ITOPF Shares Expertise at Malta Conferences
Low sulphur fuel oils (LSFO) and their behaviour in marine environments when released is a key topic emerging in the marine pollution response industry.
ITOPF joins Korean-Asean Spill Forum and hosts workshop in Yeosu, Korea
ITOPF's experience in responding to marine pollution incidents for more than half a century has enabled it to witness the changing landscape of pollution response.
ITOPF hosts 2025 Board meeting
ITOPF hosted its annual Board Meeting in Singapore this year, bringing together directors and senior representatives from across the maritime industry to review its progress, share insights, and set priorities for the years ahead.
ITOPF joins SASEMAR's workshop in Asturias, Spain
Regular training and exercises carried out before incidents occur help to bolster the readiness and preparation for when they do. ITOPF had the opportunity to assist the delivery of a joint workshop at SASEMAR’s Jovellanos training centre in Asturias, Spain in November.
ITOPF visits key maritime stakeholders in Norway
Responding to ship-source pollution events is one of ITOPF's key services and its role on-site varies from case-to-case, depending on many factors including the type of pollution present, whether it is oil, chemicals, or other cargoes. ITOPF's experience in responding to a variety of pollutants and its key services were some of the topics discussed with key maritime stakeholders in Norway.