News - ITOPF

ITOPF’s annual tanker spill statistics show a promising start to the new decade

ITOPF’s annual statistics of oil spills from tankers show that there were only 3 incidents where more than 7 tonnes of oil were spilt in 2020.

2019 Oil tanker spill statistics published

Lowest number of spills recorded in half a century

New Technical Services Brochure available

ITOPF has just published a new version of its Technical Services Brochure. This provides an introduction to ITOPF and the services we provide.

2018 Tanker Oil Spill Statistics: Number of spills remains low

For close to five decades, the frequency of oil spills from tankers has shown a progressive downward trend.

ITOPF officially drops full version of its name

To coincide with its 50th anniversary celebrations, ITOPF has officially dropped the full version of its name.

Downward trend in tanker spills continues

For the last four and a half decades the average number of large oil spills from tankers, i.e. greater than 700 tonnes, has progressively reduced and since 2010 averages 1.7 per year.

Downward trend in tanker spills continues

ITOPF has today released its tanker spill data for 2015

New 5-Year Low in Tanker Spills

Half way into this decade and the downward trend in oil spills from tankers is sustained

ITOPF Film Series DVD Now Available

ITOPF's seven part film series Response to Marine Oil Spills is now available to purchase online priced £10.

ITOPF's TIPs Now Available in Spanish

ITOPF’s series of Technical Information Papers (TIPs), providing practical guidance on oil and chemical spill response in the marine environment, is now available in Spanish.

First Three ITOPF Films Available Online

The first three films in ITOPF’s new series “Response to Marine Oil Spills” are now available to view online.