Low sulphur fuel oils (LSFO) and their behaviour in marine environments when released is a key topic emerging in the marine pollution response industry.
ITOPF produces a variety of publications annually to keep our Members, Associates and the wider maritime community informed on issues related to marine spill preparedness and response. These are
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
ITOPF's series of Technical Information Papers has been updated and expanded to reflect technological advances and ITOPF's more recent collective experience on a wide range of marine pollution
A spill of oil from a ship can cause a financial loss for a variety of organisations and individuals. Despite the best efforts of those concerned, the resultant clean-up can be protracted and
ITOPF visited SINTEF Research facilities in Trondheim, Norway for a technical exchange on the topic of modelling plastic pellets, oil, and chemicals at sea. Both organisations shared knowledge and