What does it take to be a true expert? (Part 3: Surveillance)
viernes, 28 de septiembre de 2018
In this instalment, we’re chatting with James Pringle, the co-chair of the surveillance sub-group, who explains the team’s goals and activity, and how they are helping OSRL maintain its position as the world’s foremost oil spill expert.
What does it take to be a true expert? (Part 2 - modelling and Visualisation)
viernes, 21 de septiembre de 2018
Liam Harrington-Missin explains the Modelling and Visualisation subgroups goals and activity, and how they are helping OSRL maintain its position as the world’s foremost oil spill expert.
Hibiscus Petroleum visit our Singapore base
jueves, 13 de septiembre de 2018
Our newest member Hibiscus Petroleum visits our Singapore base.
What does it take to be a true expert?
jueves, 13 de septiembre de 2018
Aaron Montgomery, development and assurance lead for OSRL, explains the path the organisation has taken to develop and implement a benchmark framework for training, developing, measuring and recognising subject matter experts in key technical disciplines.
“Am I capable of managing an oil spill incident at a strategic level?”
miércoles, 1 de agosto de 2018
Our Trainer, Kai Jing shares some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) from our IMO Level 3 delegates as well as the challenges they often face when managing a spill. Interestingly, our OSRL trainers would discuss these at the course and provide practical tips to resolve these challenges from their own spill experience.
Surface Dispersant Exercise
viernes, 20 de julio de 2018
The Surface Dispersant Exercise is one we conduct twice yearly to provide our operational personnel with the opportunity to exercise their practical knowledge of surface dispersant application methods. Hear about this years first exercise from one of our Response Specialists...
Overcoming logistical challenges of coordinating large group training
jueves, 19 de julio de 2018
When coordinating learning and development for a large group of operators, how do you ensure that they are adequately equipped with relevant and up-to-date skills without disrupting their work schedules?
Our Principal Trainer, Robert Chan, has a great story to share on how this can be done."
Overseeing Norway's Annual Exercise
jueves, 28 de junio de 2018
For four decades, Norway has hosted an annual Oil on Water (OOW) Exercise. Designed as an opportunity to verify and maintain the continuous development of Norway’s national spill preparedness plan.
Back-To-Shoreline Exercise
miércoles, 6 de junio de 2018
Hon Phui Hang talks about a recent shoreline exercise conducted between 23-27 April with a specific focus on Shoreline Clean-up Assessment Technique (SCAT) and protection of sensitive resources and waste management. Click through to read more.
Exercise Diary - the final reckoning
jueves, 24 de mayo de 2018
OSRL's Offline course is put in place to train new staff, like myself, in the world of oil spill response. This is my 5-day diary from the final week.