Important Notice: Fort Lauderdale Base Closure

Due to the pending landfall of Hurricane Milton in the area of Florida in the United States, OSRL is transferring response operational control for the Americas Region to OSRL's Southampton base at 4:00 PM EST 7 October 2024. OSRL remains response ready on a global basis.

 

Activate Us

Our activation procedure including contact details and forms for activation, in addition to equipment stockpile and aviation status reports can be found here.

Emergency Contact Numbers

Please note that:

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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Breaking Barriers to Education 

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Breaking Barriers to Education

OSRL Ghana and Bayfield Oil launched a new computer lab at Sekondi School for the Deaf, empowering students with modern digital resources.

Introduction to the role of Science, Technology & Stakeholder Engagement Officer

Friday, September 27, 2024

New Role: STSE Officer

OSRL's STSE team introduces new role: Science, Technology, and Stakeholder Engagement (STSE) Officer for EMEA Region.

A new role in Wildlife Emergency Preparedness & Response

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

New Role: Wildlife Response Operational Lead

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

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Days

Friday, July 12, 2024

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Days

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Days are opportunities to incorporate social and environmental values into a company's daily operations and interactions, fostering support for local communities. At OSRL, we embrace CSR for its numerous benefits, including enhanced reputation and a positive impact on employee morale and well-being.

Successful Completion of Intensive Oil Spill Response Training for New Responders

Tuesday, July 2, 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.

Inspiring the Next Generation of Responders

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Inspiring the Next Generation of Responders

Discover how Oil Spill Response educated students at Fair Oak Junior School about oil spills, our mitigation techniques, and the importance of environmental protection. Learn about our new Science, Technology, and Stakeholder Engagement (STSE) Team's role in fostering long-term relationships and educating communities on best practices.

ISOC 2024

Monday, May 20, 2024

Highlights from the International Oil Spill Conference (IOSC) 2024: Collaboration, Innovation, and Wildlife Response in New Orleans

Discover our highlights from the IOSC in New Orleans: workshops, wildlife response, awards, and global collaborations enhancing oil spill preparedness and response.

Dual Thought and Decision-Making: Daniel Kahneman’s Legacy in Crisis Management

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Dual Thought and Decision-Making: Daniel Kahneman’s Legacy in Crisis Management

The world of psychology and decision-making bid farewell to a luminary in late March as Daniel Kahneman, the Nobel laureate who revolutionised our understanding of human cognition, passed away. Among his many contributions, Kahneman's explanation of System 1 and System 2 thinking is a cornerstone of modern psychology.  

 In this blog post, we reflect on his legacy for crisis management.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Friday, May 3, 2024

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

World Day for Safety and Health is observed every year on 28 April and aims to raise awareness about the prevention of occupational accidents and ill health globally. 

Throughout the week commencing Monday, 29 April, we commemorated this day in our bases around the world to further promote the importance of safety and health in our organisation. Find out more about our activities.

Responder Diaries: Starting Out As A New Responder

Tuesday, April 30, 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.