Embracing Remote Working
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Although this period has been testing on everyone, having remote experiences from different viewpoints enables us to explore and further improve our service delivery. Learning what pitfalls to avoid and what makes for a pleasant albeit remote customer journey can be shared and incorporated into our services. As the world moves towards a more virtual work setup, OSRL will not linger behind.
Logistics Planning Guides
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
OSRL recognises the benefits of having our members informed on the logistics steps and requirements when mobilising our equipment. This information can be found in our Logistics Planning Guides (LPGs).
Water Column Monitoring
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
The WCM program was developed by CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA) and has been integrated into operational plans and desktop exercises conducted in the U.S. and internationally since 2014. Designed for deepwater deployments, water column characterization, water sampling, and monitoring during subsea dispersant injection (SSDI), he instruments enable in situ, real-time characterization of water column properties with depth, including temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, and two types of fluorescence, as well as the remote triggering of water sampling bottles at any depth.
Introducing our Global Logistics Team
Sunday, February 9, 2020
OSRL’s Global Logistics Team is set up to provide high quality expertise within OSRL and to the wider industry. Comprising of logistics specialists, the team provides management, control and improvement of procedures and processes related to movement of OSRL personnel and equipment on a global basis.
Current Buster 6 exercise
Friday, August 16, 2019
The Current Buster 6 systems represent the latest in offshore containment and recovery technology.
NOPSEMA Subsea Wells Source Control Workshop
Monday, July 22, 2019
Ahead of the Spillcon international oil spill conference in Perth this past May, Australia’s National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) hosted a Subsea Wells Source Control Workshop. OSRL’s Andy Myers, Robert Limb and Mitch Guinn joined 122 other participants of government regulatory officials, well control specialists, oil spill and recovery specialists and industry E&P organisations.
Brixham Team 2A Exercise
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Working in partnership, The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), and responders from Ambipar Response, with the cooperation of the National Trust and Tor Bay Harbour Authority, OSRL’s responders carried out deflection and protection booming within the environmentally protected coves surrounding Brixham.
Bridging Research to Response
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
In March, OSRL facilitated a tour of UK research institutes for two of our Member companies, ExxonMobil and Chevron...
Source control planning in a subsea well control incident
Wednesday, March 6, 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
Loire Valley NorLense Boom Trials
Friday, November 2, 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.