Beyond oil – managing operations for non‑oil spill response

As extreme weather and increasing shipping activity drive more cargo losses at sea, non‑oil spills are becoming a growing challenge for responders. These incidents, ranging from plastics to packaged goods, often impact coastlines quickly and attract pressure for immediate clean‑up.

This webinar explores how Shoreline Clean-up Assessment Technique (SCAT), widely used in oil spill response, can be effectively applied to non‑oil spill scenarios. Drawing on operational experience, we will share how an assessment-led approach supports appropriate and efficient response outcomes.

What this webinar will cover: 

1. The changing risk landscape 
   An overview of how increasing shipping traffic, climate change and unpredictable severe weather are driving more cargo loss events - and what this means for the industry.
2. Non‑oil spills response 
   We explore the unique challenges of responding to plastics and other cargo spills, and how established oil spill response techniques, such as SCAT, can be applied to these incidents.
3. Case study: X‑Press Pearl spill 
   A practical account from an OSRL responder involved in the Xpress Pear incident response operations, including key lessons and considerations for future non‑oil spill incidents.
4. Open Q&A

Event Details

OSRL Webinar

11 June | 1:00 PM (BST)

Live online session with Q&A

Open session • Global