OSRL

Name: OSRL
Address: 3 Waterside Place, 3rd Floor, Town Quay, Southampton, SO142AQ, GB
Telephone: +442380331551

At OSRL, we stand at the forefront of global spill response, promoting good practice and an unwavering commitment to safety and collaboration.

Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL) is the largest international industry-funded cooperative that exists to respond to oil spills wherever in the world they may occur, by providing preparedness, response and intervention services. We are wholly owned by most of the environmentally responsible oil and gas companies, and our membership represents the majority of global oil production. We currently emp

loy 275 people across 12 locations around the world. Our shareholders comprise of the most environmentally responsible oil and gas companies. Over the past 30 years we have been on a journey to address the changing needs of our Members and to improve their performance in the prevention, intervention and response to oil spills. In 1985 OSRL was set up as an industry resource with 17 employees and assets from British Petroleum’s Oil Spill Service Centre. By 1995, with 30 employees, we established our Mission and Charter which still guides the way we operate today. In 2006 we merged with East Asia Response Limited (EARL) and in 2013 with Clean Caribbean and Americas (CCA) thereby creating a truly global resource. Following the Montara and Macondo well incidents, we partnered with the Subsea Well Response Project (SWRP) to establish a global Subsea Well Intervention Service (SWIS) and in cooperation with the Joint Industry Project (JIP) we have been working to further enhance our overall capabilities to respond to any oil spill scenario. Today we have a diverse group of professionals ready to respond to any situation with world-class resources anytime, anywhere. Find out more https://linktr.ee/OSRL

03/09/2026

Back by demand: new dates for our On-Scene Commander course 🙌

Following fully booked sessions throughout the year, we're opening an additional session of our On-Scene Commander (OPRC Level 2) course in Southampton, UK.

If you missed out on the first course, this is another opportunity to build practical oil spill response skills.

Why are response and incident management professionals choosing our OPRC Level 2 course?

• Learn from experienced spill response practitioners with real-world operational expertise
• Gain practical knowledge aligned with internationally recognised OPRC standards
• Build confidence through hands-on exercises and realistic response scenarios

👉 Find out more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0y2Jrp0

26/08/2026

❄️ New routes, new risks.

As more vessels begin operating along Arctic shipping routes, the need for effective oil spill preparedness in extreme cold-weather environments is becoming increasingly important.
From understanding how oil behaves in icy conditions to preparing responders to work safely in remote locations, our latest article explores the challenges and considerations involved in Arctic response.

Learn about:
✔️ The growth of Arctic shipping activity
✔️ The importance of specialist cold-weather training
✔️ Detecting and recovering oil in ice-affected waters
✔️ The role of exercises and preparedness planning

Read the full article and discover why preparation is key to responding effectively in some of the world's most challenging environments.
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xRWTJ0)

25/08/2026

Did you know OSRL offers an Oil Spill Awareness Course for Offshore Wind Farms?

This introductory online course is designed to help offshore wind professionals understand oil spill preparedness and response considerations, including common spill risks, how oil behaves in the marine environment, and the actions required throughout the response lifecycle.

Complete the course at your own pace and receive an OSRL Certificate of Completion.

Learn more and book today:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xPhXF0

24/08/2026

🌏 Only one month to go until the OSRL–Ipieca–IOGP Forum at Spill Asia!

The forum will take place on 24 September during Spill Asia, which runs from 23 - 25 September.

This exclusive event for OSRL members will explore the latest developments in oil spill preparedness and response, including:

✔️ Lessons learned from incidents over the past 15 years
✔️ The role of prevention and intervention
✔️ Industry updates and emerging developments
✔️ Future challenges and opportunities for the region

The Forum offers a valuable opportunity to connect with industry peers and discuss the future of preparedness and response in Asia.

📅 Registration is still open for our members. We look forward to seeing you there.
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xNPf-0

20/08/2026

OSRL Guyana Capping Stack has a new home at the Subsea Response facility at the Emergency Response Base, in VEHSI, Guyana.

Activity continues to grow across the Equatorial Margin and this new EMGL Emergency Response Building will help strengthen our regional presence and support members and stakeholders in Guyana and the wider region.

Alongside the facility opening, we hosted a regional preparedness forum, bringing together key stakeholders to strengthen preparedness and response across the region.

🔗Read the full article https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xM0400

18/08/2026

What happens when a conversation about preparedness suddenly becomes a real response?

While OSRL experts were meeting with industry stakeholders during a regional event, one of our members in the region required immediate support following an incident.

The team quickly shifted from forum discussions to providing technical advice and supporting response efforts.

The experience was a reminder that preparedness is not just about plans and processes. It's about having strong relationships in place and trusted expertise available when it matters most.

The same specialists who lead technical forums and share lessons to support preparedness activities are also the people who step into operational response when members need it most.

👉 Read more about our regional response capabilities: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xB_Lx0

12/08/2026

When responding to an oil spill, understanding which dispersants are approved for use in a particular jurisdiction is critical. Approval requirements vary around the world, with information often stored across multiple sources.

We recently introduced our Dispersant Approvals Database, bringing this information together in one place, and allowing users to:

✅ Check dispersant approval status by country
✅ View regulatory authority information and expiry dates where available
✅ Access references and supporting documentation
✅ Download data for offline review and analysis

The tool is intended to support preparedness and response decision-making and includes a submission feature so users can suggest updates or corrections for review.

🔗 Explore the database here: Access the tool
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xBX-g0

11/08/2026

Complex oil spill incidents rarely stay within a single operating area, environment or jurisdiction.

Response efforts may span offshore, coastal and inland locations while involving multiple organisations, authorities and stakeholders. Effective readiness requires an integrated approach that supports coordination and effective decision-making throughout an incident.

As the oil and gas landscape evolves - with growing mergers, acquisitions and expansion of national oil companies into international markets -, new layers of regulatory requirements, varying response standards and logistical challenges add complexity to response operations.

Our latest article explores the principles of integrated response and how organisations can strengthen readiness for complex, multi-environment and cross-jurisdictional spill operations.

🔗 Read the full article on our website: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xwzv50

10/08/2026

Our work experience programme recently took place over two weeks in our Southampton Preparedness and Response Centre (SPARC).

We invited young people from secondary schools, colleges and universities to take part in hands on work experience, to understand more about our company and industry and gain experience through both practical activities and theory based learning.

During their time with us, they obtained valuable insight into the day-to-day realities of the role, developing their understanding through hands on experience while also exploring the knowledge, processes, and principles that underpin our work. From applying learning in real-world situations to building confidence and new skills, it was fantastic to see their progress and enthusiasm throughout the placement.

Work experience provides a valuable opportunity to bridge the gap between education and employment, helping individuals learn practical skills, industry knowledge, and a better understanding of future career opportunities.

We were impressed with the group of students that attended over the two weeks and we wish them every success in their future studies and careers.

Address

3 Waterside Place, 3rd Floor, Town Quay
Southampton
SO142AQ

Telephone

+442380331551

Website

http://www.oilspillresponse.com/

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