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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.

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Responder Diaries: Starting Out As A New Responder

terça-feira, 30 de abril de 2024

A Day In The Life Of A Responder

In their first twelve weeks, our new wave of responders undergo a rigorous training process, introducing them to our different methods of responding to an oil spill, the equipment used, and scenario-based exercises to test their newly learned skills.

A recent group of new recruits documented their journey in this blog and described how varied and interesting the role of a responder can be. 

A Day in the Life of an Engineering Apprentice at OSRL

quarta-feira, 12 de julho de 2023

 A day in the life of an Engineering Apprentice at OSRL

Our engineering apprentice, Joe Hartley, works in our Equipment Hire Services team and is already learning a lot from the team around him.

Braving the Elements: -46°C Brings a New Challenge to Cold Weather Oil Spill Response Training

quarta-feira, 22 de fevereiro de 2023

Braving the Elements: -46°C Brings a New Challenge to Cold Weather Oil Spill Response Training

OSRL participated in the Oil in Ice training program in Canada after two years due to COVID-19. The training, developed in collaboration with Eastern Canada Response Corporation (ECRC-SIMEC) and Alaska Clean Seas (ACS), allowed attendees to practice oil spill recovery techniques on and under the ice. Despite the extremely cold weather and harsh conditions, the training was a success, providing valuable experience for oil spill response in cold weather conditions.

Offliner Diaries: Week seven to 12

domingo, 7 de agosto de 2022

Offliner Diaries: weeks 7-12

Hear from our new responders as they talk about their last few weeks of our offliners course.

Offliner Diaries: Week Five and Six

sexta-feira, 27 de maio de 2022

Offliner Diaries: Week Five and Six

The UK Responders continue their journey through the offliners course to prepare them for responding to oil spills globally. James Thompson, UK Responder, participating in the course talks about weeks 5 and 6 and having their first offshore experience.

Offliner Diaries: Week Three and Four

terça-feira, 10 de maio de 2022

Offliner Diaries: Week Three and Four

OSRL's newest responders have continued their learnings in the last couple of weeks with response techniques covering aerial Surveillance, Fate of Oil, Environmental Considerations, Waste Management & Contingency Planning through insightful and informative presentations, followed in week four with some practical hands-on experience with response equipment.

First Four Weeks of the Bahrain Offline Program

terça-feira, 3 de maio de 2022

First four weeks of the Bahrain offline program

It is hard to believe we are already four weeks into the Bahrain offline programme.

Offliner Diaries: Week two; Safety

segunda-feira, 25 de abril de 2022

Offliner Diaries: Week two; Safety

Last week, the UK responders commenced their second week on the offline course. Daniel Lambley talks about how the course is going and the safety learnings.

Offliner Diaries: Week one; Introduction and Fundamentals

terça-feira, 19 de abril de 2022

Offliner Diaries: Week one; Introduction and Fundamentals

The Offliners course for the new UK Responders began in March, over the next 12 weeks, these new responders will be immersed in tactical and practical training to prepare them for responding to oil spills globally. 

Week one saw the new Responders learning about the Oil and Gas industry and the role of OSRL.