This paper discusses the meaning of “international standards” for oil spill response in the context of remote operations. Practical examples are drawn from remote spills world-wide, including
Pippa joined ITOPF as a Technical Adviser in February 2025. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology and Oceanography and a MSc in International Marine Environmental Consultancy from Newcastle
Ministry of Transport PO Box 61, Rarotonga Tel: +682-28810 Fax: +682-28816 Police Department Rarotonga Tel: +682-22 499 Fax: +682-21 499 The Ministry of Transport is the central notification
Mauritius Ports Authority (Port-Louis Harbour) H. Ramnarain Building Mer Rouge Port-Louis Tel: +230 2065400 Fax: +230 2400856 info@mauport.com http://www.mauport.com Port Emergency and
Spills should be reported to the appropriate port authority: Sudan Sea Ports Corporation PO Box 2534 Khartoum Tel: +249 311 79343 or +249 311 79114 Sudan Sea Ports Corporation PO Box 531 Port
CASTILLO DE BELLVER was carrying 252,000 tonnes of light crude oil (Murban and Upper Zakum), when it caught fire about 70 miles north-west of Cape Town, South Africa.