This paper reviews a number of recent incidents of pollution form shipping and describes how the application of scientific methods for assessing damage helps to maintain a consistent approach to the
Thomas Sturgeon joined ITOPF as a Technical Adviser in February 2020. He holds a BSc in Environmental Science and an MSc in Oceanography. Thomas is part of the Europe, Middle East and Africa
ExpOS'D, 2018 R&D Award Winner A one-year study to investigate the fate and behaviour of an oil slick subject to different dispersion mechanisms. The winner of the 7th ITOPF R&D Award is