Contamination of coastal areas with high amenity value is a common feature of many oil spills. In addition to costs incurred by clean-up activities, serious economic losses can be experienced by…
Most oil spills generate considerable waste. This includes not just oil, but oiled cargo, debris, shoreline sediment, fauna and flora, equipment and protective clothing (PPE). Waste can sometimes…
Careful planning is essential for any potential spill situation as incidents are far easier to resolve when a well prepared and tested contingency plan is available. Contingency plans provide the…
The work of an ITOPF Technical Adviser is not easy to describe as no two incidents or days are the same. Here we provide an overview of the role of a Technical Adviser during a…
Jamie joined ITOPF in September 2021. He has a MSc in Geophysical Hazards from UCL and a BSc in Geography from Durham University. He is a member of the ITOPF mapping modelling and monitoring…
ITOPF's seven film series "Response to Marine Oil Spills" is available to view online below with subtitles in English, Arabic, French, Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Korean, Turkish, Portuguese,…
ITOPF has just published its Annual Review for 2021. This report incorporates financial statements for the year ending 20th February 2021 and provides notice of its Annual General Meeting on 30th…
