The effects of oil spills can have wide ranging impacts that are often portrayed by the media as long lasting environmental disasters. Such perceptions are understandable as they are often fuelled…
Careful planning is essential to effectively prepare for oil spills. Developing a strategy and an operational plan before the event will result in a far more efficient and considered response. …
The recent high-profile incident involving the crude oil tanker, SANCHI, in the East China Sea has focused attention on the potential hazards of transporting condensate by sea. Ship-source spills…
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,…
ITOPF works throughout the world with intergovernmental bodies and national governments and their agencies to promote effective response to marine spills of oil, chemicals and HNS. These…
Most oils float on the sea surface where they are spread over a wide area by currents, wind and waves. Depending on the type of oil, it may disperse into the top few metres of the water column.…
ITOPF has its own library with an extensive collection of books, reports, conference papers and technical articles on oil pollution, clean-up techniques and related topics. It is a primary source…
Erik Hånell, President & CEO of Stena Bulk, was appointed ITOPF’s Chairman in November 2019. Erik has served on ITOPF’s board since 2012 and is also on the board of Skuld P&I Club. Erik…
The main at-sea response options for the Arctic are containment and recovery, chemical dispersion, and in-situ burning. Containment & Recovery of Oil in Ice Mechanical recovery of oil in ice…
When oil reaches the shoreline, considerable effort may be required to clean the affected areas. It is therefore essential that comprehensive and well-rehearsed arrangements for shoreline…
