It has been the practice within ISCO to award the status of Honorary Fellow to individuals who have contributed to the organisation, to its objectives of sharing knowledge or contributed in a significant way to the wider spill response industry. Not only has Alun Lewis contributed directly to ISCO he has been a sounding board for us in reviewing scientific articles before inclusion in the ISCO news. In his working career he is recognised by the oil industry, response industry, governments, research organisations and individual members and company members of ISCO as a leading voice in the industry. Read more on Page 6 in Issue 707 of the ISCO Newsletter. See under “News” at www.spillcontrol.org