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SPILL CONTROL NEWS
New satellite imagery shows renewed oil leak from Black Sea spill
Recently published satellite imagery shows a new oil slick near the site of the December 2024 spill along Russia’s southern...
EPA settles with Keystone Pipeline for $26M for Kansas oil spill
On 10th July the US Environmental Protection Agency announced a $26 million settlement over a 2022 Kansas oil spill from the...
Eos: Measuring Microplastics in Every Ocean Layer
Small bits of plastic don’t just float at the sea surface—they span the entire water column. Scientists need consistent methods...
Sinking river barge in Egypt prompts response to subsequent oil slick
Authorities have launched an environmental response after a river barge sank at the High Dam East Port in southern Egypt’s...
Oceanographic: The oil wells poisoning UK Marine protected areas
A new report from marine conservation charity Oceana UK warns that ageing infrastructure poses a growing and accelerating threat to...
Canadian regulator says Hibernia platform spill posed threat of blast and fire
The agency that oversees Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore energy sector says a recent oil spill and gas leak aboard the...
Ukraine says over 350 tons of oil products, fuel emulsion spilled into Kyiv lake after Russia hit gas fuel station
Over 350 tons of oil products and fuel emulsion spilled into Kyiv's Kyrylivske Lake after a gas station was hit...
IMO Workshop: Advancing preparedness for transboundary oil spills in South-East Asia
A subregional workshop on “Enhancing collaboration for effective transboundary oil spill response” was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (23-24 June)...
Eurowa releases oiled wildlife activity preparedness and response newsletter
European Member states have become increasingly aware of the need to fill gaps in preparedness affecting wildlife, but although some...
Canadian Coastguard issues fortieth update on MSC Baltic III salvage
Wreck removal operations continue at the site of the MSC Baltic III in Cedar Cove, Newfundland. The contractor is preparing to install chains...
Marine pollution found in Galapagos Islands
The Star: Researchers from Israel and Ecuador have found evidence of marine pollution in waters around Ecuador's Galapagos Islands, including...
OSHA proposes $3.5 million in fines after chemical spill in Houston Ship Channel
Follow up: ABC (KTRK): 6 months after a chemical leak caused dozens of people to be treated near the Houston...
ExxonMobil Oil Spill Response Knowledge Transfer Webinar Series: Integrating Communities within the Incident Command System During a Spill Response
ISCO members and Newsletter subscribers are invited to join the next ExxonMobil Oil Spill Response Knowledge Transfer Webinar Series –...
ISCO member Lamor is strengthening its position in Latin America
ISCO member Lamor is delivering an advanced water treatment solution designed to process oily wastewater with varying salinity levels to...
ISCO MEMBER NEWS
ISCO member Lamor is strengthening its position in Latin America
ISCO member Lamor is delivering an advanced water treatment solution designed to process oily wastewater with varying salinity levels to...
ISCO member Fytertech announces acquisition of Spillkleen
Commenting on the acquisition, Fytertech commented: “FyterTech is proud to announce the acquisition of SpilKleen, further strengthening their presence and...
Pacific Towing Tugs Respond to Emergencies in PNG and Solomon Islands
ISCO member Pacific Towing (PacTow) carried out two recent emergency towage operations involving vessels that suffered engine failure in Papua...
North Vancouver Chamber’s Marine & Waterfront Sector Roundtable – Policy Adoption
ISCO member Aqua-Guard Spill Response Inc. is celebrating a significant policy milestone following the adoption of four policy resolutions by the membership...
ISCO member Lamor supporting specialized emergency response training in Colombia
ISCO member Lamor will be supporting the upcoming course, “Emergency Response Strategies for Fires and Spills in Ports and Offshore...
ISCO WHAT'S NEW
ISCO attends ADRIASPILLCON 2026
Image - M. Kerem Kemerli, President at MEKE Marine and Rupert Bravery of ISCO This week has Rupert Bravery, ISCO...
ISCO continues to work with University of Sussex
ISCO has continued its collaboration with the University of Sussex, with Professor Rupert Bravery of ISCO, recently announced as Chair...
ISCO Council Member and team publishes study results
ISCO Council member Larissa Montas Bravo was a lead author of a recently published article focused on pathogenic fungi in...
ISCO Council member to serve on IOSC program committee
Ed Levine advises us that he has been invited to serve on the Program Committee for the upcoming International Oil...
ISCO presents at ITAC meeting at CEDRE
The International Technical Advisory Committee (ITAC) meeting, October 28-30, 2025, in Brest, France, offered a forum for knowledge sharing and...
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