ITOPF travelled to Ambipar’s training facility in Bristol to receive training on practical responses to Hazardous Noxious Substances (HNS) incidents. The training was focused on decontamination,
A number of models have been developed to simulate weathering processes and forecast the fate of oil once spilled. The models follow a number of different approaches. They can range from a simple
While the hazards and consequences of oil spills are well known, little information exists for chemical spills. Words such as ‘carcinogenic’, ‘mutagenic’, and ‘neurotoxic’, which appear on shipping
ITOPF was invited to participate in the 2017 International Maritime Disaster Response Conference organised by the Korea Coast Guard (KCG) to mark the 10th anniversary of the HEBEI SPIRIT incident.
ITOPF is assisting at a training course in China for senior commanders and on-scene commanders from various Ship Pollution Response Organisations (SPROs).
ITOPF has been invited by Korea Coast Guard to participate in an oil spill response workshop at its headquarters in Sejong City on 29th and 30th March.
