Spill advisers for industry & government

Technical Information Papers (TIPs)

A series of 18 papers which cover specific spill-related topics illustrated with our photos and diagrams.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels

We've produced a series of reports on the fate, behaviours, and potential hazards arising from spills of alternative fuels

Case Studies

Discover ITOPF in action

Members / Associates

Useful Documentation

Publications & Films

View our films and download the TIPs here

Our Key Services

Spill Response

ITOPF is available 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year to attend spills of oil, chemicals and other hazardous substances worldwide.

Information Services

ITOPF is a primary source of information on accidental ship-source pollution.

Contingency Planning and Advice

ITOPF regularly advises governments and industry on the preparation of contingency plans and other matters related to accidental pollution from ships. These activities give us an opportunity to pass on messages of good practice outside the pressurised environment of a real incident.

Training & Education

ITOPF runs training courses and seminars worldwide where we share our technical knowledge and first-hand experiences. These are often undertaken alongside our key governmental partners or industry bodies.

Claims Analysis and Damage Assessment

ITOPF gives advice on pollution damage caused by spills and assesses the technical merits of claims for compensation.

Explore Our Documents & Guides

ITOPF produces a wide range of publications and papers, a number of which are available for downloading free of charge from our Document & Guides section.

News

19/03/2025 - IOPC Funds hosts ITOPF staff
18/03/2025 - New Technical Information Paper (TIP) on plastic pellet response

14/03/2025 - Indian Coast Guard engages in HNS workshop with ITOPF
26/02/2025 - ITOPF attends Revolving Fund Committee (RFC) annual meeting and workshop

26/02/2025 - ITOPF welcomes three new team members
13/02/2025 - ITOPF hosts International Maritime Organisation in London

11/02/2025 - Steamship Mutual receives informative talks from ITOPF
27/01/2025 - ITOPF delivers oil spill response training to NorthStandard