Tag: oil spill preparedness

ITOPF has published a report explaining the possible damage and liabilities of biofuel spills, specifically focusing on biodiesels.

The MPA conducted a table-top exercise (TTX) with Indonesia and Malaysia to enhance coordination and strengthen oil spills response.

Russia announced the inspection of Russian companies that operate tankers for the compliance with rules for transportation of oil products.

Ambipar Response, leading the emergency effort in the Sounion vessel disaster, emphasized the critical need for the industry to prioritize how to minimize chances of environmental damage in the Red Sea.

While it may sound unusual, popcorn plays a crucial role in oil spill prevention exercises, offering an innovative way to protect the marine environment.

Countries bordering the Gulf of Thailand have recently finalized a set of guidelines to manage the use of chemical dispersants for responding to oil spills in the region.

The anticipated salvage operation for the stranded MV Sounion has been postponed, according to the private companies overseeing the effort.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has notified the Director of the IOPC Funds, Gaute Sivertsen, that the Republic of Iraq deposited its instrument of accession to the 1992 Fund Convention on 5 August 2024. 

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued a call for contributions of oil pollution response equipment to support operations related to the sinking of MV RUBYMAR in the Republic of Yemen. 

The Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is utilizing advanced satellite technology to enhance the detection of oil spills across the global ocean.