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Communicating Dispersant Use: Explaining How Response Techniques Are Chosen

A practical guide to explaining why dispersants may be used in oil spill response, how NEBA guides decisions, and how risks are managed and communicated.

• 13 Apr, 2026
• 6 min read
• Dispersants

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Oil Spill Response Equipment Hire Brochure

Hire, maintain and deploy industry-leading spill response equipment with full training, maintenance and technical support from OSRL.

• 23 Mar, 2026
• Equipment

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The Benefits of Hiring Oil Spill Response Equipment

A flexible, cost-effective way to stay spill-ready: hire equipment maintained by experts and avoid the long-term responsibilities of ownership.

• 12 Sep, 2025
• Equipment

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A Qualitative Comparison of National and Regional Approaches to Multi-Stakeholder Oiled Wildlife Preparedness and Response

How do countries and regions differ in their approach to oiled wildlife response? Explore qualitative comparisons and coordination lessons.

• 03 Apr, 2025
• 14 min read
• Wildlife

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Mastering Critical Decision-Making Under Pressure

Discover strategies and decision-making frameworks to enhance crisis response, improve preparedness, and empower confident decisions in high-pressure situations.

• 07 Jan, 2025
• 4 min read
• Crisis Management

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Key Factors That Impact Contingency Planning for Oil Spill

Discover the critical factors influencing oil spill contingency planning and how they shape preparedness and response strategies.

• 23 Oct, 2024
• 15 min read
• Contingency Planning

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Readiness in Action: Inside OSRL’s Surface Dispersant Exercise

Discover OSRL’s Surface Dispersant Exercise on the Isle of Wight, highlighting our dedication to enhancing responder skills with advanced training and monitoring methods.

• 27 Jun, 2024
• 4 min read
• Exercises

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Crisis Exercises: Are You Wasting Your Time and Money? A Blueprint for Better Exercises

Are your crisis exercises delivering value? Learn how to avoid common mistakes and design scenarios that truly strengthen readiness and collaboration.

• 01 Nov, 2023
• 20 min read
• Exercises

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Satellite Imagery: A Valuable Tool For Oil Spill Surveillance and Monitoring

In this article, Global Aviation Manager, Shane Jacobs, explores satellite imagery as a valuable tool for surveillance and monitoring of oil spills.

• 08 Aug, 2023
• 3 min read
• SMV