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
This paper looks at the history and evolution of the international law regarding ship-source pollution liability and compensation, established and strengthened over the last 50 years into what is
These publications represent a consensus of industry and government viewpoints, the content of which has been peer reviewed by experts from around the world, through both the IMO’s Marine
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
As part of ITOPF’s five-year training agreement with Malaysia’s lead response authority, it seized the opportunity to help facilitate a five-day workshop hosted by the Malaysian Ministry of Natural
Update on project looking at the development of a methodology for an assessment of fish health and research into the impact of chemically dispersed oil on marine fish.
ITOPF is currently on-site in north-east Brazil attending the recent oil spill that has contaminated approximately 2,500 km of coastline in nine states.
This paper discusses the meaning of “international standards” for oil spill response in the context of remote operations. Practical examples are drawn from remote spills world-wide, including
ITOPF has responded to over 860 incidents involving oil, chemical or cargo spills worldwide. Our highly skilled international team are ready to assist 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide
Ports and Marine Department Private Mail Bag 046, Port Vila Efate Island Tel: +678 22339 Fax: +678 22475 Contact details are as for the Spill Notification Point. Operational responsibility during
