Resource Library

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

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

Spill Journal

Spill Journal: MV Tasman Spirit

MV Tasman Spirit spilled 30,000T of oil off Karachi, exposing response gaps. Learn how OSRL helped contain, clean up, and improve future spill preparedness.

• 14 Aug, 2016
• 5 min read
• Response

Spill Journal

Spill Journal: MV Erika

Read about the response to the 1999 MV Erika oil spill, detailing efforts, strategies, and lessons learned from the oil spill event in the Mediterranean Sea.

• 23 Nov, 2015
• 3 min read
• Response

Article

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

Recorded Seminar

ATSEA-2 Webinar Series - Part 2: SMV & Response Strategies

This second webinar with ATSEA-2 focuses on surveillance, modelling and visualisation and the different response strategies available.

• 28 Feb, 2022
• 120 min watch
• SMV

Recorded Seminar

TPR Seminar Series - Part Two: Surveillance, Modelling and Visualisation

This second session sees Simon McCosh and Simon Blean, explain the importance of situational awareness in a response.

• 09 Mar, 2022
• 46 min watch
• SMV

Recorded Seminar

Beyond Visual Line of Sight UAV Operations

Join us to explore applications of UAVs in oil spill response, specifically in the area of beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).

• 20 Jun, 2021
• 47 min watch
• SMV

Recorded Seminar

How Confident Am I With Identifying and Quantifying Oil Spills via Aerial Surveillance?

Aerial observation with trained observers is a surveillance method often relied upon and considered critical to an effective response.

• 18 May, 2021
• 33 min watch
• SMV