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Resource Library

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Field Guide

Crisis Management Handbook

This Crisis Management Handbook provides an overview of roles within and structure of the Crisis Management Team, processes, guidance and much more.

  • Jun 6, 2022 
  • Crisis Management
Recorded Seminar

ATSEA-2 Webinar Series - Part 2: SMV & Response Strategies

This second webinar with ATSEA-2 focuses on surveillance, modelling and visualisation and the different response strategies available.

  • May 26, 2022 
  • Surveillance
Technical Information Sheet

Technical Information Sheet: Finasol OSR52

This datasheet provides a summary of key facts about Finasol OSR52 dispersant.

  • May 25, 2022 
  • Dispersants
Technical Information Sheet

Technical Information Sheet: Surveillance Kite

Kites can be utilised where other tools may be restricted due to regulatory, environmental requirements or availability of other surveillance assets.

  • May 24, 2022 
  • Surveillance
Technical Information Sheet

Technical Information Sheet: Dasic Slickgone NS

This datasheet provides a summary of key facts about Dasic Slickgone NS dispersant.

  • May 24, 2022 
  • Dispersants
Insight

Lessons Learned – The Tombstone Imperative

With the next energy revolution brings new challenges and risks. Will the learning processes remain valid and fit for purpose in the brave new world?

  • May 24, 2022 
  • 8 min read
  • Industry
Recorded Seminar

TPR Seminar Series - Part Four: At Sea Containment and Recovery

This fourth session sees Response Specialist, Ian High, discuss response considerations and effective containment and recovery methods.

  • May 17, 2022 
  • Response
Article

What is a Capability Review?

A capability review forms part of the contingency planning process. We explore the different elements of that review process.

  • May 6, 2022 
  • Capability Reviews
Insight

Russian Sanctions and the Laws of Unintended Consequences

We explore the oil spill risk implications of Russian sanctions as countries seek alternative supplies & Russia looks to secure customers for its oil.

  • Apr 25, 2022 
  • 9 min read
  • Industry
Interview

GOWRS Partner Interview - Episode 7: SANCCOB

In this seventh episode, Paul Kelway, OSRL’s Wildlife Preparedness and Response Manager, is joined by Nicky Stander from SANCCOB.

  • Apr 21, 2022 
  • Wildlife
Recorded Seminar

TPR Seminar Series - Part Three: In-Situ Burning

This third session sees Senior Consultant, Tristan Barston, explain the considerations of using controlled In-Situ Burning as a response option.

  • Apr 6, 2022 
  • Response
Article

Ten Principles of Crisis Communication

Crisis management and communications can feel daunting, here are Emma Smillie's ten principles of Crisis Communications.

  • Apr 6, 2022 
  • Crisis Management

OSRL Resource Library

First-hand experience in responding to oil spill incidents of varying nature and locality across the global, allow's Oil Spill Response to provide a wealth of resources and insights.

From case studies with our Members to industry insights and operational field guides spanning response and crisis management to dispersants and contingency planning. All resources are freely available to view or download.