It is often observed after large oil spills that there is pressure to review and change the oil spill prevention and emergency response system. In recent years this was true following the SEA EMPRESS
In this paper we review the use and misuse of SCAT in several recent smallscale incidents and discuss the implications for the wider implementation of SCAT moving forward.
ITOPF's experience in responding to marine pollution incidents for more than half a century has enabled it to witness the changing landscape of pollution response.
This paper explores the various options available for the management of waste material generated as a result of ship-source oil spills in the marine environment.
Regular training and exercises carried out before incidents occur help to bolster the readiness and preparation for when they do. ITOPF had the opportunity to assist the delivery of a joint workshop
Join ITOPF and other experts from London P&I Club, OSRL and Navigate Response for a practical look at how an oil spill response could be mobilised in our current world of social distancing,