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RETOS tool and National Oil Spill Contingency Plan (NOSCP) delivered in Philippines by ITOPF

RETOS tool and National Oil Spill Contingency Plan (NOSCP) delivered in Philippines by ITOPF

ITOPF facilitated a four-day workshop in the Philippines with multiple stakeholders and authorities involved in the National Oil Spill Contingency Plan (NOSCP).

ITOPF takes part in IOSC 2024

ITOPF takes part in IOSC 2024

The International Oil Spill Conference (IOSC) 2024 took place in New Orleans, USA with ITOPF contributing to a significant number of events across the week which saw more than 1000 delegates from…

International Assistance: Sharing the Load or Muddying the Waters?

International Assistance: Sharing the Load or Muddying the Waters?

Despite a significant decline in major ship-sourced oil spills worldwide, these incidents continue to pose significant challenges for affected countries, impacting livelihoods and coastal ecosystems.…

Understanding culture in the context of emergencies: A step towards a more effective international spill response

Understanding culture in the context of emergencies: A step towards a more effective international spill response

Following an incident, the spill response community is subject to intense pressure where uncertainty is prevalent, yet strong work relationships are often expected to be built on an ad- hoc basis…

The Financial Cost of Oil Spills - a review of international cost data and the factors affecting the costs of oil spills from ships

The Financial Cost of Oil Spills - a review of international cost data and the factors affecting the costs of oil spills from ships

Oil spills pose significant ecological, social, and economic consequences. The response to a spill and the effects of pollution damage can give rise potentially to high costs. The financial risk of…

A case for incorporating Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) into spill response

A case for incorporating Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) into spill response

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…

Balancing the plastic see-saw

Balancing the plastic see-saw

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…

Alternative fuels: a shift in the response paradigm?

Alternative fuels: a shift in the response paradigm?

The decarbonisation of shipping has become an increasingly prominent topic, and this is due to growing regulatory pressure, a changing climate of public opinion and investors demanding a faster…

ITOPF contributes to Ipieca week

ITOPF contributes to Ipieca week

ITOPF contributed towards Ipieca week’s Marine Spill Group and Hazardous Noxious Substances (HNS) workshops last week with presentations, case studies and key input for group discussions derived from…

ITOPF announces winner of its 2024 Research and Development award

ITOPF announces winner of its 2024 Research and Development award

ITOPF is pleased to announce the winner of its 2024 Research and Development (R&D) award as the NurdleTrack project, submitted by SINTEF and the Norwegian Coastal Administration.