This booklet, written together with the International Group of P&I Clubs and the IOPC Funds, provides an overview of the international, and selected national, arrangements in place for compensation
Whilst large oil spills arising from shipping accidents often make dramatic news, most oil spills are small and originate in or near ports. ITOPF oil spill statistics for tankers, for instance,
Jenny Edwards holds a first-class honours degree from Newcastle University in Classics, is a qualified primary school teacher and has been a practising solicitor in England and Wales since
Franck joined ITOPF in 2006, he has a degree in Oceanography and a PhD in marine biology. His doctoral research compared the reproductive strategies of commercially important clam species. Franck has
As the average sea ice cover in the Arctic decreases, northern seaways are opening up, offering alternative trade routes between Asia and Europe. The Northern Sea Route shows particular promise,
Mark has a degree in marine biology and a PhD in mariculture and fisheries. Mark joined ITOPF in 2007 and since then has attended shipping incidents around the world. Notable incidents have included
Bulgarian Maritime Administration Directorate – Varna Control and Protection of the Marine Environment Search & Rescue Department 5 Primorski bvd Varna 9000 Tel: +359 52 684 954 Fax: +359 52
The impacts of oil in nearshore waters are most often caused by the exposure of marine organisms to high concentrations of naturally or chemically dispersed oil. In many areas, the natural dilution
