To supply the global demand for plastic, significant quantities of pre-production plastic pellets are transported by sea in containers. Plastic pellets, or nurdles, are lentil-sized (typically < 5mm)…
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There are eight main weathering processes:
Spreading Evaporation Dispersion Emulsification Dissolution Oxidation Sedimentation and sinking Biodegradation
As a general rule, each…
Compensation Booklet
For spills under the Fund Convention, compensation above the tanker-owners' liability limit may be available from the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC…
Explore a variety of topics about marine spills, response and compensation matters in the pages below.
Each topic and area of interest provides access to more detailed documentation that is freely…
Oil Spill India (OSI 2022) took place at the Hotel Taj, New Delhi for its sixth iteration this year. ITOPF was in attendance with Richard Johnson, Technical Director featuring as an ‘Esteemed…
