Knowledge Hub - Oil Spill Response Resources
Oil Spill Response Resources and Knowledge
Nearly four decades of first-hand experience in responding to oil spill incidents of varying nature and locality, has allowed us to create a hub of knowledge available to share with you.
From case studies with our Members to industry insights and operational field guides spanning response and crisis management to dispersants and contingency planning, plus everything else in between, all resources are freely available to view or download.
Areas of Expertise
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Response
Find incident case studies, field guides of different response techniques and much more
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Subsea
Find presentations, videos and technical information sheets for all aspects of subsea response.
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Equipment
Find case studies, recorded seminars and articles on oil spill response equipment.
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Surveillance
From Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and aerial surveillance to Autonomous Underwater Vehicles.
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Exercises
Our exercise resources cover a range of topics including what makes a good exercise.
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Contingency Planning
Discover what makes good oil spill contingency planning through case studies and articles.
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Capability Reviews
Find case studies and recorded seminars offering practical guidance and much more.
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Crisis Management
Find case studies, podcasts, blogs and a handbook exploring the latest crisis management topics
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Incident Management
Discover case studies, recorded webinars, articles and our Incident Management Field Guide
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Modelling and Mapping
Resources provide insight into how modelling is used during oil spills & preparedness activities
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Wildlife
These resources cover a wide variety of topics related to wildlife preparedness and response.
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Dispersants
These dispersant resources provide insight into the use of dispersants and their application
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Industry
Our industry resources explore a wide variety of topics of interest to the oil and gas industry
Latest Resources
A Qualitative Comparison of National and Regional Approaches to Multi-Stakeholder Oiled Wildlife Preparedness and Response
The OWCN sets a benchmark for Tier 2 oiled wildlife response, inspiring global preparedness efforts. This paper explores key lessons and international adaptations.
Turning the Tide: Crisis management lessons from the Tobago oil spill incident
Explore the Tobago Case Study on the 35,000-barrel oil spill's environmental and economic impacts, response efforts, and lessons for preventing future disasters.
Mastering Critical Decision-Making Under Pressure
Discover strategies and decision-making frameworks to enhance crisis response, improve preparedness, and empower confident decisions in high-pressure situations.
Latest Insights
Mastering Critical Decision-Making Under Pressure
Discover strategies and decision-making frameworks to enhance crisis response, improve preparedness, and empower confident decisions in high-pressure situations.
Enhancing Wildlife Response Through Tier 3 Integration in Large-Scale Oil Spill Exercises: Lessons from Africa
This article highlights how Tier 3 wildlife experts enhance oil spill preparedness, with insights from Exercise Giant Black Sable in Angola on improving wildlife response capabilities.
Harnessing Live Videoblogging for Virtual SCAT Training
OSRL adapted SCAT training for virtual delivery during COVID-19 using live videoblogging, offering real-time, interactive shoreline assessments for remote learning.
Latest Response Resources
Spill Journal: Macondo, Deepwater
Deepwater Horizon: Lessons from the World's Largest Oil Spill and the Evolution of Industry Response
Spill Journal: X-Press Pearl
Explore our role in X-Press Pearl's cleanup, collaborative strategies, and maritime disaster response implications in this Spill Journal.
The OSRL Podcast: The Response Force Multiplier Trailer
Introducing The Response Force Multiplier: The Ultimate Emergency Planning and Response Podcast that explores all aspects of emergency planning and response.