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OSRL, a global leader in oil spill response and preparedness, is proud to unveil its newly designed logo, marking a significant step in the company's rebranding efforts. The new logo encapsulates OSRL’s core values of safety, collaboration, and innovation while reflecting its commitment to future aspirations. Find out more about the redesign.

OSRL, a global leader in oil spill response, is inviting suppliers to submit proposals for upgrading its dispersant effectiveness monitoring system to include autonomous capabilities. This upgrade will enhance monitoring precision and safety, leveraging Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and reducing human intervention. Proposals are due by 1st November 2024, with key dates outlined for confirmation, interviews, and equipment trials. The RFP seeks innovative solutions in line with the SMART protocol, including ongoing technical support and training. Suppliers should contact Bryony Wood or Rhea Shears for more details.

Learn how our collaboration with GCMD, Pilbara Ports, and Yara Clean Ammonia contributed to the successful ammonia ship-to-ship transfer pilot in the Pilbara region. Discover the safety protocols and emergency response plans that are paving the way for low-emission shipping and establishing Pilbara as a green ammonia bunkering hub.

New base in Guyana, introducing a cutting-edge capping stack to enhance global oil spill response, with ExxonMobil as the first subscriber.

As we celebrate our 40-year journey, we remain dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of our members. Equipped with world-class resources and skilled professionals, we are ready to respond to any situation and continue to provide exceptional value.

This week we are performing a live on-the-water exercise (11th to 14th June) to train our response teams and develop our operational capabilities. The live on-the-water exercise simulates an oil spill incident to test response equipment and instructs personnel on good-practice procedures. 

It will take place over four days southwest of the Isle of Wight and along the Solent and involve several specialist vessels out on the water, as well as a Boeing 727 aircraft adapted with internal tanks, pumps, and spray booms flying alongside a dedicated surveillance aircraft. Partner 2Excel Aviation will operate the Boeing 727 and the surveillance aircraft.

On the anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon incident, we reflect on its profound impact, including the 87-day oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the tragic loss of lives. Discover how the industry, including our organization, responded with strategic planning, cleanup operations, and stakeholder liaison. Learn about the lessons learned from this catastrophe, driving improvements in safety protocols and the creation of our Subsea Division and capping stacks. Explore our Member Response Services, enhancing industry preparedness, and discover how the experience of Deepwater Horizon has led to advancements in response technologies and techniques.

We are delighted to announce the successful sale of the Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL) Site at Lower William Street to MDL Marinas (MDL). This strategic move aligns with our ongoing efforts to streamline operations and focus on core business areas, ensuring continued value to our members.

An exciting chance to be part of our ‘Bridging Research to Response’ endeavour is now available as we look to collaborate with UK-based students on a new research project either via a taught Masters plus research project or a focused MRes project.

On 18 March 1967, the Torrey Canyon cargo ship was travelling from Kuwait to Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, when it ran aground on rocks off the coast of Cornwall, spilling over 100,000 tonnes of crude oil into the English Channel. Find out more as we reflect on this incident and its impact on marine oil spills today.

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