The subject of oil spill dispersants has attracted greater attention in recent years as more countries have sought to develop legislation permitting their use. Claims about the improved effectiveness
This paper reviews some of the commonly experienced lessons to be learned during oil spill response. From an ITOPF perspective, good management and co-ordination is the key to a successful response.
ITOPF will be deploying technical staff at the request of the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) to join the UN team in Bangladesh responding to an oil spill in the Sundarbans region
Understanding and assessing the risk posed by oil spills is an essential starting point in oil spill prevention, preparedness, and response. However, it is a complex process and displaying results of
Notification should be made to the nearest Centre Règional Opérationnel de Surveillance et de Sauvetage (CROSS) (regional operational surveillance and rescue centres): CROSS Gris-Nez (Manche Est -
Over recent years the shipping industry has begun to discuss issues relating to sustainability, often within the framework of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). In the context of ship-source
ITOPF has just published its Annual Review for 2024. This incorporates financial statements for the year ending 20th February 2024 and provides notice of the Annual General Meeting in London on 13th
