…Apply for funding for research projects related to accidental spills of oil and cargo in the marine environment The 2027 Award Apply for the 2027 Award from 1 September 2026. Applications will close…
… dispersion mechanisms. The winner of the 7th ITOPF R&D Award is ExpOS'D (Experimental Oil Spill Data-sharing), a research project led by the NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands),…
…Real Spill Response Game, 2017 R&D Award Winner An exercise platform designed to improve preparedness and training for oil spills. The winner of the 6th ITOPF R&D Award is the Shanghai Maritime University (SMU),…
… study to investigate the detection capability of hyperspectral imaging technology (HSI) for oil spillages in ice-affected waters. The winner of the 5th ITOPF R&D Award is Rosdam (Remote Oil Spill…
… through live exercises and conferences remains an important element in strengthening global spill preparedness and response. ITOPF contributed to this objective at the NOSCA Seminar 2026, held in…
… Affairs based in Seattle (WA), USA. The aim of the project is to provide information to inform spill preparedness and response in the future. The researchers propose to do this by identifying emerging…
…FAMERR, 2014 R&D Award Winner Determination of realistic spill profiles for chemicals to improve decision-making for spills in different geographic areas and seasons. The winner of the 3rd ITOPF R&D Award is…
… decisions about the benefits or otherwise of rehabilitating certain bird species following an oil spill. The project already has a strong foundation, with a doctoral thesis and several papers already…
… health” where the results may have a direct input into the operational aspects of the response to an oil spill: Seafood quality – assist in assessing the potential risks of tainting of fish stocks when…
… ITOPF promotes effective response to marine spills of oil, chemicals and other hazardous substances by providing five core services. These are usually provided at no cost to our Members, Associates and their…