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
Equipment
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.
Training Standards
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 organisation 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.
Who We Are
What We Do
How We Operate
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