METULA grounded in the eastern Strait of Magellan, on 9th August 1974. Around 47,000 tonnes of light Arabian crude oil and 3,000 to 4,000 tonnes of heavy fuel oil are estimated to be have been lost.
Globally, plastics are a widespread consumer product and, due to inappropriate disposal and accidental losses, are now found ubiquitously in the marine environment. Recently, however, there has been
ITOPF has just published its Annual Review for 2023. This report incorporates financial statements for the year ending 20th February 2023 and provides notice of our Annual General Meeting at
David joined ITOPF in November 2014. He holds a BSc in Marine Biology and an MSc in Tropical Coastal Management and has worked extensively throughout Asia Pacific in CSR, event management and
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,
EXXON VALDEZ grounded on Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound, Alaska, on 24th March 1989. About 37,000 tonnes of Alaska North Slope crude escaped into the Sound and spread widely.
Our international Board members provide a balanced representation of our ship-owning Membership and their insurers, ensuring we have the correct strategic direction. About half of our Directors
FishHealth, the 2012 R&D Award Winner A methodology for a physiology-based, ecologically relevant assessment of fish health, to provide information on the impact of chemically dispersed oil on
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.
