International Women's Day 2024
Friday, March 8, 2024
International Women's Day, we host discussions that delve into the core of inclusivity, featuring voices from across our diverse workforce.
Celebrating Women and Girls in science
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Meet Bryony Wood, OSRL's Dispersant Technical Authority. With 18 years of expertise, she defied industry norms, responding to major oil spills. Her journey from marine biology to response specialist highlights the importance of diversity in science for a more balanced perspective.
National Apprenticeship Week
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
National Apprenticeship Week is underway, and Joe Hartley, an Engineering Apprentice at OSRL, reflects on a rewarding first year. From team camaraderie to offshore deployments, he shares insights into his apprenticeship with the Equipment Hire Services team.
Celebrating supporting a PhD student on International Education Day
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Today is International Education Day, and to mark the occasion, we reached out to Jake Smallbone, a third-year PhD student at the University of Essex with an interest in the microbial ecology of marine environments. Jake is currently focusing on hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria and how marine oil spills and the use of remediation strategies such as chemical dispersant use impact them.
We have been proud to support Jake, providing funding and expertise to enhance his research and connect with industry partners.
Continuous Improvement through Continuous Training
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Maintaining responder's competencies and building experience and confidence through continuous training.
Building Stronger Bonds: SCAT Training Week in Weymouth Harbour, UK
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
In May, the UK-based members of Operations Team 1A left the comfort of our Southampton base for a week of exercises, team building and organised fun with the Weymouth Harbour Team.
Marketing and Communications Team Clean Up Local Beach
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Our Marketing and Communications team recently participated in a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) day, conducting a beach clean on Weston Shore, near our Southampton Base in the UK.
A Day in the Life of an Engineering Apprentice at OSRL
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Our engineering apprentice, Joe Hartley, works in our Equipment Hire Services team and is already learning a lot from the team around him.
Episode Two of OSRL's Podcast - Learn How to Perform Under Pressure
Monday, July 10, 2023
The latest episode of the OSRL Podcast is now available, and in this instalment, we look at how people cope under pressure and how to learn from stressful situations.
Episode Two Is Out Now - The Response Force Multiplier: Performance Under Pressure
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The latest episode of the OSRL Podcast is now available, and in this instalment, we look at how people cope under pressure and how to learn from stressful situations.