Activate Us

Our activation procedure including contact details and forms for activation, in addition to equipment stockpile and aviation status reports can be found here.

Emergency Contact Numbers

Europe, Middle East & Africa

+44 (0)23 8033 1551

Asia Pacific

+65 6266 1566

Americas

+1 954 983 9880

Please note that:

Response services are guaranteed ONLY for Members. Non-members are not guaranteed a response and will be required to sign a Non-member contract. Services and rates differ. Duty managers can be contacted for exercises.

Training Courses

UKCS On-Scene Commander (OPEP Level 1)

OPEP1

This Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment & Decommissioning (OPRED) -accredited training course is the minimum requirement for all UKCS Offshore Installation Managers (OIMs) and other relevant offshore personnel responsible for assessing, reporting and responding to offshore oil spills.

OSRL is a Nautical Institute accredited training provider

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ON-DEMAND

OPEP Level 1 is essential for UK-based Offshore Installation Managers

Confidently assess oil spills and their consequences and know how to effectively activate your Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (OPEP).

This interactive and informative course guides you through a realistic scenario, providing up-to-date guidance on current legislation, reporting procedures and response techniques.

Course Summary

UK Oil Spill Response Overview

Learn spill response techniques and understand the activation process of an Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (OPEP), whilst gaining practical insights into assessing spills and evaluating inherent risks.
Oiling Assessment and Reporting Procedures

Acquire skills in predicting oil movement and quantifying oil slicks whilst familiarising yourself with offshore spill reporting procedures mandated by OPRC, MARPOL, and UK legislation, including completing the PON 1 reporting pro-forma.
Coordination and Collaboration

Understand the critical role of the Secretary of State’s Representative (SOSREP) in spill response. Explore the functions of the Operations Control Unit (OCU) and its potential interface with your company and relevant government agencies whilst gaining insights into the collaborative aspects of managing oil spills in a realistic scenario.