We work closely with a number of partners to complement our work in promoting effective preparedness and response to marine spills. Intergovernment and Government Partners The International Mari
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 re
ITOPF's name and reputation are well-known. But it is the people behind the organisation that are its greatest asset. Our small team of around 45 staff encompasses a number of natio
Establishment ITOPF was established in 1968 in the wake of the TORREY CANYON oil spill. Its original function was the administration of an oil spill compensation scheme. The TORREY CANYON was
ITOPF has responded to 850 incidents involving oil or chemical spills worldwide. Our highly skilled international team are ready to assist 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide impartial techni
ITOPF is recognised and respected globally as a source of objective technical expertise in the area of accidental spills of oil and chemicals from ships. Investing in R&D is one way we fulfil
PLASTOIL, 2023 winner The beneficiary of the 2023 ITOPF Research and Development (R&D) award is the PLASTOIL project, with funding granted to the Centre for Documentation, Research and Experiment
BAUPRE, 2020 winner A one-year project into the measurement and effects of toxic substances on deep-sea ecosystemsThe winner of the 9th annual ITOPF R&D Award is BAUPRE (Biological Assessment Und
SINTEF, 2019 R&D Award Winner A one year study to document the weathering properties and behaviour of LSFOs when spilled at sea. The winner of the 8th annual ITOPF R&D Award is the Norwegian re
ExpOS'D, 2018 R&D Award Winner A one-year study to investigate the fate and behaviour of an oil slick subject to different dispersion mechanisms. The winner of the 7th ITOPF R&D Award is ExpOS'
