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ITOPF signs Memorandum of Understanding with Directorate of Ports and Coasts of Marinha do Brasil
We have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate of Ports and Coasts of Marinha do Brasil to formalise and strengthen our cooperation in promoting effective spill response in the marine environment.
ITOPF delivers RETOS workshop in Israel
Technical Team Manager, Franck Laruelle and Technical Adviser, Angela Pinzón Espinosa facilitated a two-day RETOS workshop in Israel as part of the National Workshops on Oil Spill Response Planning and Readiness Assessment in the Adriatic, Central and Eastern Mediterranean organized by the Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea (REMPEC).
ITOPF Handbook 2023 just published
ITOPF has just published its annual Handbook for 2023/24. This contains a wealth of valuable information and guidance for those likely to be involved in spills of oil, chemicals or other cargo from ships.
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ITOPF grants 12th annual Research and Development (R&D) award to PLASTOIL project by Cedre
ITOPF is pleased to announce the winner of its 2023 Research and Development (R&D) award as the PLASTOIL project, with funding granted to the Centre for Documentation, Research and Experimentations on Accidental Water Pollution (CEDRE).
ITOPF attends spill in the Philippines
ITOPF arrived on scene in Mindoro on 1 March to assist in the response to the fuel oil spill from the sunken tanker PRINCESS EMPRESS. ITOPF remains on-scene with team members working in rotation to conduct shoreline and aerial surveys, inform responders on the fate and behaviour of oil at-sea to plan operations effectively, recommending suitable clean-up techniques and methods of waste disposal, and advising on environmental and socio-economic impacts.
HNS Convention takes place at IMO Building with ITOPF in attendance
ITOPF attended and presented at the HNS Workshop held at the International Maritime Organization in London on 3rd and 4th April 2023.
ITOPF attends IMO Legal Committee
Tim Wadsworth attended the 110th meeting of the Legal Committee (LEG110) at the International Maritime Organization last week to support approval of the finalised text of the Claims Manual for the 2001 Bunkers Convention.
ITOPF attends NOSCA Clean Oceans Seminar 2023
Senior Technical Adviser, Duarte Soares and Technical Support Coordinator, Shania Hughes made a trip to Bodo, Norway to take part in the NOSCA Clean Oceans Seminar.
ITOPF visits Britannia P&I Club in Singapore
ITOPF Singapore Team visited Britannia P&I Club in Singapore to discuss the role and functions of ITOPF in the maritime industry and during pollution event response.
Celebrating International Women's Day
International Women's Day took place on 8th March where ITOPF celebrated the day with guest speakers at its offices during a lunch and learn session.