One of ITOPF's Technical Advisers, Lauren Fearenga, contributed to the delivery of a four-day workshop hosted by NOSDRA and the GI WACAF, and with the support of the Southern African Foundation for
The South Korean tanker SEA STAR was on voyage from Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil when it collided with the Brazilian tanker HORTA BARBOSA in the Gulf of Oman on 19th December
The oil spills from the tanker EVOIKOS off Singapore and the barge PONTOON 300 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were major incidents which severely tested response arrangements in the two countries.
This paper describes the combined effects of the various natural processes acting on spilled oil, collectively known as ‘weathering’. Factors which determine whether or not the oil is likely to
Many oil spill cases around the world have experienced significant volunteer turnouts. One of the most recent was the HEBEI SPIRIT incident in South Korea in 2007, where 10,500 tonnes of crude oil
This paper considers many of the situations encountered in a response to ship-source pollution and explains how effective leadership, command and management can maximise the success of response
This paper describes the effects of groundings on coral reefs and provides guidance on response strategies to reduce the severity of damage, survey techniques and restoration measures.
ITOPF has just published its Annual Review for 2018. This report incorporates Financial Statements for the year ending 20th February 2018 and provides notice of its Annual General Meeting on 8th
… departments and also commercial interests, auxiliary services and the defence forces would also be involved. A level 1 spill will primarily involve Marine Department resources but place other specified…
