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.

Oil Spill Response Limited Oil Spill Response Limited

Welcome to OSRL

News & Media

News

Changes to the Board

Thursday, June 22, 2023

Changes to the Board

During the first half of 2023 there have been some changes to the composition of the board. Find out about the changes here. 

UAV Exercises in 2022: Insights from OSRL's Aviation Team

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

UAV Exercises in 2022: Insights from OSRL's Aviation Team

In 2022, the Aviation Team at Oil Spill Response Ltd (OSRL) strengthened their partnerships with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) providers and stakeholders worldwide through regular updates and UAV exercises. Find out more about their activities and what's to come in 2023.

OSRL Announces Launch of UK Mutual Aid Framework Agreement (UK MAFA)

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

OSRL Announces Launch of UK Mutual Aid Framework Agreement (UK MAFA)

Following the successful announcement of the UK Mutual Aid Framework Agreement (UK MAFA) launch at the OEUK HSE Conference, Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL) is pleased to inform its members that the UK MAFA has been issued for execution. 

Oil Spill Response Limited Seeks Turnkey Service Providers for Aviation Services Provision Tender

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Oil Spill Response Limited Seeks Turnkey Service Providers for Aviation Services Provision Tender

Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL), the largest international industry-funded cooperative for responding to oil spills, has announced its intention to issue an invitation to tender for the provision of aviation services. OSRL is seeking interested turnkey providers with adequate capability and experience to provide the requested services, as outlined in the Scope of Services. 

Oil Spill Response Limited Welcomes Experienced Oil and Gas Executive, Vania De Stefani, as New CEO Starting 1st April

Monday, March 6, 2023

Oil Spill Response Limited Welcomes Experienced Oil and Gas Executive, Vania De Stefani, as New CEO Starting 1st April

Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL) has appointed Vania De Stefani as its new CEO, effective from 1st April. With over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Vania has a strong background in engineering, operations, and process safety. She has led operational crises in various regions and played a key role in the response to the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico. Vania holds a Master's degree in Process Engineering and a PhD in Thermophysics, making her an excellent fit for OSRL. The organisation is a leading provider of oil spill response services, and Vania's appointment comes at an exciting time as the company looks to expand its services and meet the growing demand for oil spill response and preparedness.

Aviation Update - Doncaster Airport Closure

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Aviation Update - Doncaster Airport Closure

OSRL statement regarding the closure of Doncaster Airport

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 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 and CEDRE commit to renew Letter of Understanding

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

OSRL and CEDRE commit to renew Letter of Understanding

Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL) and France’s Centre for Documentation, Research and Experimentation on Accidental Water Pollution (CEDRE) have today committed to renewing their ‘Letter of Understanding’ (LOU) to strengthen bilateral collaboration at Interspill 2022.