Source control planning in a subsea well control incident
mercredi 6 mars 2019
The management of a source control event require the collaboration of multiple stakeholders across the industry and regulatory authorities. Having a well thought plan will ensure the most effective response is underway
Course Development – From Inception to Implementation
lundi 24 décembre 2018
Read up on the various processes that our senior consultant, Norman Ramos has to undergo to plan a training course from its inception to the implementation stage
What does it take to be a true expert? (Part 8: Inland)
vendredi 23 novembre 2018
In the final instalment of the series, we spoke with Rhys Jenkins, Senior Spill Response Specialist & Duty Manager for OSRL and co-chair of the Inland Core Group. He explains the objectives and activity for his team and how they are helping to build confidence in OSRL’s inland capabilities.
What does it take to be a true expert? (Part 7: IMS)
vendredi 16 novembre 2018
This week we spoke with Tim Coombs, senior spill response specialist and co-chair of the ‘Incident Management Systems’ core group for OSRL. We discussed the historic and current objectives of the group, why it’s such an important topic and where the discipline is heading.
What does it take to be a true expert? (Part 6: Cold Weather)
vendredi 9 novembre 2018
In part 6 we chatted with Andy Nevin, Response Process Manager for OSRL and the co-chair of its ‘Cold Weather’ core group. Here he explains the team’s objectives and previous successes, and discusses how the group’s activity is helping OSRL grow its position as global experts in cold weather oil spill response.
Loire Valley NorLense Boom Trials
vendredi 2 novembre 2018
OSRL were fortunate to be invited by CEDRE* to observe a series of dynamic trials to assess the manoeuvrability and collection capacity of the High speed OilTrawl NorLense boom.
What does it take to be a true expert? (Part 5: Offshore)
vendredi 19 octobre 2018
This week we speak to Nick Olden, SWIS Operations Supervisor and co-chair of the Offshore Working Group. Here, he explains the activity of the group, its current objectives and why it is such an important topic for the industry and OSRL.
Oil spill equipment kit : A bliss or a nightmare?
mardi 16 octobre 2018
When was the last time you reviewed your oil spill response equipment kit? Arti Chopra, our Business Development Executive shares why the stakes are too high if these critical questions are left unanswered.
What does it take to be a true expert? (Part 4: Shoreline)
vendredi 12 octobre 2018
We speak to Dr. Rob Holland, the co-chair of the Shoreline Working Group at OSRL. Rob explains the team’s achievements to date, their current activity, and their long-term ambitions for this vitally important area of spill preparedness and response.
What does it take to be a true expert? (Part 3: Surveillance)
vendredi 28 septembre 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.