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SPILL CONTROL NEWS
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...
MSC Baltic III update
After two months of salvage work following the grounding of the MSC Baltic III off Newfoundland when the vessel lost...
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...
IOPC Funds holds Induction Course for observer States and organisations – next course for member states in October 2025
On 28 April 2025, the IOPC Funds held an Induction Course at its headquarters in London for States and organisations...
Oil spill reported as Containership KMTC Surabaya collides with bulk carrier Glengyle near Ho Chi Minh City
On Friday 25th April, the containership KMTC Surabaya collided with bulk carrier Glengyle on Vietnam's Long Tau River, near Ho Chi...
Inactive well reported leaking off the coast of Louisiana
As we go to press, several sources (NOAA, Skytruth on LinkedIn) are reporting that an inactive, shut-in oil well is leaking...
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....
UCL Shipping and Oceans Research Group summary of MEPC 83 outcome
IMO measures unlikely to reach GHG reduction targets, but close the LNG business case and send clear long-run signal for...
Solong and Stena Immaculate interim report published by UK Marine Accident Investigation Board
From MAIB: “Today , we have published the initial findings of our investigation into the collision between the Portugal registered...
Marine Pollution Bulletin: Remote sensing of the oil spills caused by ships: A review
Interesting article in May 2025 Marine Pollution Bulletin on combining Remote Sensing technologies in Oil Spill Detection – thanks to...
Interspill 2025 Reflections
Dear all For those of you who were able to attend Interspill last week – we hope you enjoyed the...
Nurdles: Beach cleanup continues post North Sea allision, EU finalizes rules on plastic pollution at sea
Ongoing monitoring and response efforts are taking place along the UK coastline following the recent Allision between the Solong and...
New members spotlight – Castalia S.C.p.A.
ISCO is pleased to welcome Castalia as a new member. For more than 30 years, Castalia has been at work...
ISCO MEMBER NEWS
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....
Managing Plastic Pellet Pollution: A New Operational Guide from CEDRE
Plastic pellets are a significant source of environmental pollution when accidentally released. To address this pressing issue, Cedre has published...
Equipment Corner: Vikoma collaborates with Oracle Environmental Experts to trial newly developed nurdle recovery skimmer
ISCO corporate member Vikoma has been collaborating with Oracle Environmental Experts in the testing and development of equipment for the...
OSRL’s Southampton operations relocate to the Southampton Preparedness and Response Centre (SPARC)
ISCO corporate member, OSRL has relocated its operations in Southampton to the new Southampton Preparedness and Response Centre (SPARC), located...
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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