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Response services are guaranteed ONLY for Members. Non-members are not guaranteed a response and will be required to sign a Non-member contract. Services and rates differ. Duty managers can be contacted for exercises.

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Oiled Wildlife Response Workshop in Shetland

lundi 16 septembre 2024

Oiled Wildlife Response Workshop in Shetland

Shetland’s Oiled Wildlife Response Workshop successfully united key stakeholders to boost wildlife preparedness and foster UK-wide collaboration

A new role in Wildlife Emergency Preparedness & Response

mercredi 14 août 2024

New Role: Wildlife Response Operational Lead

Our Wildlife Emergency Preparedness & Response Team is introducing a new role of Wildlife Response Operational Lead.

Oiled Wildlife Preparedness & Response in Argentina: A Collaborative Triumph 

dimanche 4 août 2024

Oiled Wildlife Preparedness & Response in Argentina: A Collaborative Triumph

A successful workshop highlighted industry, government, and NGO cooperation, promoting wildlife preparedness and response across Latin America. Led by YPF/Equinor and delivered by experts, this event inspired a culture of collaboration for effective wildlife protection.

Successful Completion of Intensive Oil Spill Response Training for New Responders

mardi 2 juillet 2024

Successful Completion of Intensive Oil Spill Response Training for New Responders

Our new responders completed an intensive 12-week training with a challenging final exercise. They managed a fictional oil spill near Portsmouth and Chichester, showcasing their readiness and teamwork.

Responder Diaries: Starting Out As A New Responder

mardi 30 avril 2024

A Day In The Life Of A Responder

In their first twelve weeks, our new wave of responders undergo a rigorous training process, introducing them to our different methods of responding to an oil spill, the equipment used, and scenario-based exercises to test their newly learned skills.

A recent group of new recruits documented their journey in this blog and described how varied and interesting the role of a responder can be. 

Remembering incidents that have shaped our organisation

mardi 26 mars 2024

Remembering incidents that have shaped our organisation

This month, we remember three significant incidents that have changed the landscape of oil spill response: the Exxon Valdez oil spill, the Texas City refinery explosion, and the Alexander L. Kielland oil rig disaster.

Navigating the Green Horizon: Bridging COP28 Goals to Sustainable Decommissioning in the Oil and Gas Industry

vendredi 15 décembre 2023

Navigating the Green Horizon: Bridging COP28 Goals to Sustainable Decommissioning in the Oil and Gas Industry

COP28 underscores sustainable development, emphasizing low-carbon practices. OSRL pioneers responsible decommissioning in the oil and gas industry, aligning with COP28 goals. Their proactive measures, including strategic pre-deployment, showcase industry collaboration for a greener, resilient future.

Successful UNDP Standby Operation Demonstrates Rapid Response Capabilities

mercredi 18 octobre 2023

Successful UNDP Standby Operation Demonstrates Rapid Response Capabilities

We recently completed a successful standby operation for our member UNDP.

 

Continuous Improvement through Continuous Training

mardi 17 octobre 2023

Continuous Improvement through Continuous Training

Maintaining responder's competencies and building experience and confidence through continuous training.

It takes a village: Building a collaborative ‘Community of Practice’ for wildlife emergency preparedness and response.

jeudi 12 octobre 2023

It takes a village: Building a collaborative ‘Community of Practice’ for wildlife emergency preparedness and response.

The Wildlife Preparedness & Response Community of Practice (CoP) - a collaborative multi-stakeholder initiative aimed at strengthening tiered preparedness for oiled wildlife incidents - organised its first-ever virtual wildlife response exercise this month to explore the potential challenges in a transboundary oiled wildlife incident.