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SPILL CONTROL NEWS
Nurdles: Japan develops new plastic that can dissolve in seawater
The Independent: Japan develops new plastic capable of dissolving in seawater
USCG responds to Maryland Spill
Crews from the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Maryland - National Capital Region are responding to a diesel fuel spill near...
Salvage divers head to MSC ELSA 3 while on site antipollution activities continue
The focus is on controlling and stopping the oil that is seeping from the ship. Two offshore support vessels have...
Countries in Red Sea Region work to strengthen OSR/HNS capabilities
Countries in the Red Sea region work to strengthen their preparedness and response systems for major marine pollution incidents involving...
IOPC funds releases record of decisions from recent meetings
The International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds has released the record of decisions made in its recent meetings from 29th April to...
Desmi releases 2024 Annual report
DESMI concludes 2024 with solid performance in core businesses, paving the way for future opportunities https://www.desmi.com/news/annual-report-2024
NTSB releases Dali bridge allision VDR
On March 26, 2024, the containership Dali allided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, resulting in the...
Wan Hai 503: Singapore registered container ship catches fire off Kerala
Reports are being received of a fire onboard the Singapore-registered container ship Wan Hai 503, approximately 80 km southwest of...
VJ Engineering Appointed as Official Exclusive Distributor of DESMI-RO Clean in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei
VJ Engineering Solutions Sdn Bhd has been officially appointed as the Official Exclusive Distributor of DESMI-RO Clean for Malaysia, effective...
Diesel spill in Baltimore inner harbour
Up to 5,000 Gallons (22,730 Litres) of diesel was reportedly spilled into the inner harbour / marina in Baltimore MD....
ISCO team attend IMO Secretary General briefing for IGOs and NGOs: Friday 30th May, 2025
An ISCO team attended the periodic IMO Secretary General briefing for Intergovernmental and Non-Governmental Organizations on Friday 30th May, 2025...
Be very afraid: 31 million tons of supercharged seaweed is creeping toward beaches in Florida and around the Caribbean – CNN report
….. and finally: it’s like oil Jim..but not as we know it! https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/15/climate/seaweed-bloom-florida-atlantic-ocean-climate?cid=ios_app
National Academies releases Spanish version of “oil in the sea IV”
This booklet, translated in Spanish (see link below), provides key insights from Oil in the Sea IV: Inputs, Fates, and Effects,...
ARPEL releases new document: Operational and Regulatory Considerations for the Efficient Use of Dispersants to Combat Oil Spills; April 2025
Arpel, the Association of Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy Companies of Latin America and the Caribbean has released a new...
ISCO MEMBER NEWS
VJ Engineering Appointed as Official Exclusive Distributor of DESMI-RO Clean in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei
VJ Engineering Solutions Sdn Bhd has been officially appointed as the Official Exclusive Distributor of DESMI-RO Clean for Malaysia, effective...
Lamor wins an order for three oil spill recovery boats to Poland
ISCO member Lamor reports that the Polish Maritime Search and Rescue Service has placed an order with Lamor for three...
Aqua-Guard and Canadyne Technologies ink exclusive distribution agreement with Canflex (USA) Inc
ISCO member Aqua-Guard Spill Response Inc. and Canadyne Technologies Inc. are pleased to announce the signing of a new Canada...
OSRL announces two new scholarships for 2025
Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL) have announced two new scholarships for 2025. Launching the scholarships, OSRL commented: “At OSRL, we recognise...
OSRL Podcast: Beyond bird washing: A deeper look at wildlife emergency response
Paul Kelway introduces this episode which explores some of the challenges in responding to wildlife emergencies. Our guest is Dr....
ISCO WHAT'S NEW
ISCO Council members judge students final work at University of Sussex
ISCO Council members are pleased to have taken the relationship with the University of Sussex forward by supporting their poster...
Josh Dubach (CTEH) joins ISCO Newsletter Editorial Board
Josh Dubach, Senior Response Management Consultant at ISCO member CTEH LLC, has joined the ISCO Editorial Board. Following spells at...
Global marine spill industry heads back to London for Interspill 2025, 8-10 April
By Rob Holland, OSRL & Interspill co-chair 2025 is an Interspill year; ISCO will be there and registration for April’s...
ISCO challenges University of Sussex in 2 day design seminar
Recently ISCO was invited by the School of Engineering at the University of Sussex to set two challenges (mechanical and...
ISCO Exhibit at the 2024 Clean Gulf Conference
ISCO had the pleasure of exhibiting at the Clean Gulf Conference & Exhibition November 18-20, 2024 in Houston, TX USA. ...
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