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Under the patronage of HE. Minister of Oil and Environment ‏Oil Spill Response Limited Opens its New Base in Bahrain

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Oil Spill Response Limited officially opens its new base in Bahrain

Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL), the global oil spill response cooperative, is pleased to announce the relocation of its base in Bahrain and the official opening of its new facilities.

The opening of the new facility took place on 11th October 2022, under the patronage of H.E Dr Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Daina, Minister of Oil and Environment and included a ribbon-cutting ceremony with OSRL's Chief Executive Robert Limb.

Aviation Update - Doncaster Airport Closure

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Aviation Update - Doncaster Airport Closure

OSRL statement regarding the closure of Doncaster Airport

World Maritime Day

Thursday, September 29, 2022

World Maritime Day

29th September 2022 is United Nations World Maritime Day. A day that allows us to reflect on our engagement with our friends and colleagues in the maritime community.

Oil Spill Response and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Exercise This Week in the English Channel

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Oil Spill Response and the Maritime Coastguard Agency Exercise This Week in the English Channel

Counter pollution partners will have a vital opportunity to train response teams and develop operational capabilities this week (27-30 September), with a multi-agency oil spill exercise.

The live on-the-water exercise involves simulating an oil spill incident to test response equipment and instruct personnel on best-practice procedures. It will mark the first time the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL) have collaborated on this type of activity, alongside aviation operators 2Excel and RVL.

Saipem and OSRL Reinforce Their Cooperation

Monday, August 22, 2022

Saipem and OSRL Reinforce Their Cooperation

The existing collaboration agreement between the two companies is extended to the provision of sustainable inspection services with Saipem's FlatFish underwater drone robotic technology.

The Oiled Wildlife Assessment Service from GOWRS goes live! Introducing a new wildlife service for OSRL Members

Friday, August 19, 2022

The Oiled Wildlife Assessment Service from GOWRS goes live! Introducing a new wildlife service for OSRL Members

The Oiled Wildlife Assessment Service from GOWRS goes live! Introducing a new wildlife service for OSRL Members

An MoU signing between OSRL and the Global Oiled Wildlife Response Service (GOWRS) Network at Interspill 2022 paved the way for the Oiled Wildlife Assessment Service to go live on a 'best endeavours' basis in July. This article provides an overview of what that means for our Members in practice

OSRL Achieve DNV Certification

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

OSRL Achieve DNV Certification

The DNV audit which took place in July conclusions demonstrates a mature and robust integrated management system, an excellent result for an organisation of our size and our level of diverse and varied business processes.

Oil Spill Response Signs Strategic Alliance Agreement with TechnipFMC to Strengthen the Global Subsea Response Network

Thursday, July 28, 2022

Oil Spill Response Signs Strategic Alliance Agreement with TechnipFMC to Strengthen the Global Subsea Response Network

Southampton, UK, 28th July 2022: Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL) is pleased to announce that it has signed a strategic alliance agreement with TechnipFMC. The collaboration between OSRL and TechnipFMC has been strategically implemented to enhance further the capabilities of the Global Subsea Response Network’s (GSRN) services provided through OSRL’s Subsea Well Intervention Services (SWIS). TechnipFMC is a leading technology provider to the traditional and new energy industries, delivering fully integrated projects, products, and services.

Oil Spill Response Exercise in Southampton

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Oil Spill Response Exercise in Southampton

OSRL is today conducting a No Notice Drill at our Southampton base to train our response teams and develop our operational capabilities. 

OSRL celebrates ten years of Global Oiled Wildlife Response and Preparedness at Interspill 2022

Thursday, June 23, 2022

OSRL celebrates ten years of Global Oiled Wildlife Response and Preparedness at Interspill 2022