In the past half a century, our technical staff have provided objective advice in relation to over 870 ship-sourced marine spills in 100 countries. Being
Most oil spills generate considerable waste. This includes not just oil, but oiled cargo, debris, shoreline sediment, fauna and flora, equipment and protective clothing (PPE). Waste can sometimes
Apply for funding for research projects related to accidental spills of oil and cargo in the marine environment The 2027 Award The application process for the 2027 Award will open on 1
Spills of chemicals at sea are handled differently from those that occur on land. Once the main physical and chemical properties, and hence the likely behaviour of a spilled substance are known,
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
