Resource Library

Case Study

All-Encompassing Preparedness and Delivery Solutions for Staatsolie in Suriname

Preparedness services and successful delivery accomplished through the close collaboration between OSRL, Staatsolie, and its contractors.

• 18 Dec, 2019
• 6 min read
• Capability Reviews

Case Study

Case Study: Equipment Hire Services in Bulgaria

OSRL was contracted by Shell for the provision of oil spill response equipment, for use at its offshore drilling activities in Bulgaria.

• 28 Jul, 2019
• 2 min read
• Equipment

Article

Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV)

AUV’s can be mobilised rapidly through OSRL and be operational soon after spill events have been identified, communicating near real-time information.

• 19 Jun, 2019
• 3 min read
• SMV

Article

The Capability of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) provide distinct advantages during a response compared to traditional methods of surveillance in certain scenarios.

• 17 Jun, 2019
• 2 min read
• SMV

Article

Understanding the World of Surveillance, Modelling and Visualisation (SMV)

James Pringle explains the latest technological developments and the results from recent testing and exercises for each major SMV technology.

• 07 Mar, 2019
• 9 min read
• SMV

Spill Journal

Spill Journal: Montara, West Atlas

The Montara spill released 30,000 barrels of oil over 74 days in the Timor Sea. Learn how OSRL led a Tier 3 response to contain the spill and protect marine ecosystems.

• 20 Feb, 2019
• 5 min read
• Response

Case Study

Case Study: Tullow Ghana Limited’s Major Exercise

Learn how a major oil spill exercise with Tullow Ghana strengthened national preparedness, tested coordination, and improved response readiness.

• 11 Feb, 2019
• 3 min Read
• Exercises

Article

Precaution and preparedness: Key to handling oil spills

Aaron Montgomery, Development and Assurance Lead, gives his perspective on preventing and handling incidents with the right management technologies.

• 02 Sep, 2018
• 11 min read
• Response

Spill Journal

Spill Journal: SSL Kolkata

The SSL Kolkata fire threatened India’s Sundarbans. Learn how OSRL deployed surveillance, containment, and salvage support to prevent environmental damage in this UNESCO site.

• 31 Jul, 2018
• 6 min read
• Response