Resource Library

Insight

Next Generation Fuels – the Future of Emergency Response

We explore what challenges alternative fuels must overcome to become viable, safe and trusted replacements for oil.

• 01 Dec, 2022
• 6 min read
• Response

Recorded Seminar

Understanding Low Sulphur Fuel Oils: Properties, Weathering Behaviour, and Spill Response Strategies

Explore LSFO behaviour, weathering, and response strategies with expert insights and research-driven findings.

• 11 Nov, 2020
• 155 min watch
• Response

Spill Journal

Spill Journal: X-Press Pearl

X-Press Pearl’s fire released hazardous cargo, including plastic nurdles, into the ocean. Learn how OSRL adapted response strategies to tackle this unique pollution challenge.

• 28 Apr, 2024
• 7 min read
• Response

Spill Journal

Spill Journal: Macondo, Deepwater Horizon

The Deepwater Horizon spill released 4M barrels of oil into the Gulf, reshaping response strategies. Learn how OSRL contributed to innovation and readiness.

• 14 Aug, 2024
• 10 min read
• Response

Spill Journal

Spill Journal: MV Fedra

The MV Fedra ran aground and smashed against Europa Point, Gibraltar, in Oct 2008 following severe gale force winds measuring 12 on the Beaufort scale.

• 21 Nov, 2016
• 5 min read
• Response

Spill Journal

Spill Journal: Exxon Valdez

Explore an oil spill responder's insights on the 1989 Exxon Valdez spill, including recovery techniques and challenges of cleaning up heavy oil in freezing temperatures.

• 07 Oct, 2015
• 5 min read
• Response

Recorded Seminar

Use of Oil Spill Modelling in Support of Planning and Response Activities

Watch Hon Phui Hang and Simon Blaen to learn more about how OSRL uses oil spill modelling.

• 06 Jul, 2021
• 59 min watch
• SMV

Recorded Seminar

Beyond The Model

Explore how OSRL’s geomatics lead transforms oil spill model outputs into practical, decision-ready insights for contingency planning and real-time response.

• 24 Jun, 2015
• 38 min watch
• SMV

Article

Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV)

AUV’s can be mobilised rapidly through OSRL and be operational soon after spill events have been identified, communicating near real-time information.

• 19 Jun, 2019
• 3 min read
• SMV