Resource Library

Recorded Seminar

TPR Seminar Series - Part 1: Tiered Preparedness and Response Wheel Introduction

This introductory session sees Andy Nicoll provide an overview of the 15 capabilities that represent the scope of Tiered Preparedness and Response.

• 09 Feb, 2022
• 35 min watch
• Capability Reviews

Article

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

Case Study

Case Study: Tullow Ghana Limited’s Major Exercise

How Tullow Ghana is partnering with OSRL and key local stakeholders to ensure it’s ready for any eventuality.

• 08 Dec, 2015
• 5 min Read
• Exercises

Article

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

Case Study

A Technologically Advanced European Port Receives A Lesson In Preparedness

This case study reveals how an OSRL workshop strengthened the oil spill preparedness of a major European port. A valuable learning experience in proactive planning.

• 06 Aug, 2023
• 2 min read
• Exercises

Case Study

Regional Response Exercise in Egypt

A summary of a large-scale response exercise in Egypt, focusing on planning, training, evaluation, and responder performance.

• 09 Feb, 2026
• 3 min read
• Exercises

Field Guide

Incident Management Handbook

This Incident Management Handbook will assist response personnel in the use of the Incident Command System (ICS) internationally.

• 22 Jul, 2015
• Incident Management

Insight

Is the Offshore Wind Industry Ready for a Crisis?

Whilst the risk may not be crude oil, understanding impacts and response options for other fuels is imperative for the offshore wind industry.

• 17 Feb, 2022
• 13 min read
• Crisis Management

Insight

Developing Leaders for a Crisis – Ego is the Enemy

The science behind leadership development and the mindset and skillset that leaders require in complex scenarios and crisis situations.

• 24 May, 2021
• 10 min read
• Crisis Management