Membership
Be ready for tomorrow, join us today. At OSRL, we provide expert oil spill response services to help protect our members, their stakeholders, and the environment.
Services
OSRL delivers global preparedness and response services, helping members reduce risk, build resilience, and respond rapidly to oil spills of any scale, anytime, anywhere.
Consultancy
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Aviation
Dispersant Stockpiles
Regional Response
Wildlife
Subsea Response
Training
Build your oil spill response capability with accredited training year-round. Courses include OPRC (IMO equivalent), OPEP, MCA, and IMS—available face-to-face, distance learning, or on-demand. Customisable options available.
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Knowledge Hub
Over 40 years of spill response expertise, case studies, and field guides. All resources are free to access, explore, download, and stay prepared.
Media
Stay informed, inspired, and connected through our latest news, blogs, videos, webinars, and events. From technical forums and live exercises to insightful updates and industry perspectives, this is your gateway to everything happening across the global oil spill response community.
In Action
Through our global network, we build strategic partnerships with key industry stakeholders to drive good practice.
About
OSRL is the world’s largest industry-funded cooperative for oil spill preparedness and response. We work with members, regulators, and industry stakeholders to strengthen global spill response capability, ensuring that the industry is ready to respond anytime, anywhere.
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Learn how IMS principles apply to incidents like oil spills. Build coordination, communication, and leadership skills with our online course—available in French.
OPRED-accredited course covering UK oil spill legislation, key government agency roles, and the development of a comprehensive spill response strategy.
Delving into the intricacies of source control, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective emergency management.
A capability review forms part of the contingency planning process. We explore the different elements of that review process.
Learn the basics of contingency planning for oil spills, focusing on risk assessment, preparedness, and strategies to effectively minimize environmental and operational impacts.
Tune into Episode 6 of The OSRL Podcast, where we explore the role of response force multipliers in oil spill management and their impact on effective disaster response.
Explore the concept of Grey Rhino events in the Shipping Industry and why being ready for them matters. Grey rhino vs black swan insights included.
A practical guide to crisis management roles, mindset, communication, and coordination. Learn how to lead, plan, and adapt effectively under pressure.
We explore the building of Crisis Management capability during the pandemic.
In Episode 1 of our podcast series, we explore how response communities act as a force multiplier during major oil spill incidents—boosting readiness, coordination, and impact.