Tim Wadsworth has degrees in engineering and in law. He joined ITOPF in 1991 and has been involved subsequently in many spills internationally, assisting primarily in the assessment of claims
ITOPF delivered a joint capacity building workshop on claims and compensation for ship-source oil pollution delivered alongside the Malaysia Marine Department, Environment Protection Department
ITOPF has just published its annual Handbook for 2025/26. This contains a wealth of valuable information and guidance for those likely to be involved in spills of oil, chemicals or other cargo from
Those affected by ship-source pollution incidents can make claims against economic losses they have experienced, and the submitting, processing, and handling of these claims is a vital step in
Solis Marine, Hill Dickinson LLP and MARITIME LONDON held their ‘Future Fuels’ event in London as the seminar explored the emerging fuel technologies in the maritime industry with Andrew Le Masurier
Oil spills from shipping accidents and offshore blowouts are rare, but when they happen the impact on the environment, on livelihoods and on the local economy can be severe. In this series of
ITOPF promotes effective response to marine spills of oil, chemicals and other hazardous substances. We are funded by the world's shipowners and their insurers and operate on a not-for-profit
Explore a variety of topics about marine spills, response and compensation matters in the pages below. Each topic and area of interest provides access to more detailed documentation that is
When oil is spilled at sea it normally spreads out and moves on the sea surface with wind and current while undergoing a number of chemical and physical changes. These processes are collectively
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,
