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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

14/10/2026 - ITOPF Annual Review & Notice of AGM 2026
01/09/2026 - ITOPF Handbook 2026/27 published

25/06/2026 - ITOPF welcomes Aaron Toh and Adeline Woo
04/06/2026 - ITOPF contributes expertise at NOSCA Seminar 2026 in Bergen

19/05/2026 - ITOPF awards 2025 R&D funding to Arctic alternative fuels PhD project
08/05/2026 - HNS Convention enters journey to come into force

07/05/2026 - ITOPF shares expertise at ADRIASPILLCON 2026
06/05/2026 - ITOPF supports oil spill preparedness in Indonesia through hands-on Batam workshop