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 electrical) for a 2 day design seminar to be undertaken by the University’s MEng undergraduates. After some discussions within ISCO it was decided to focus on beach clean up and situational awareness devices able to respond to a plastics (nurdles) spill.To give context to the students, ISCO Council member Paul
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. More than 100 exhibitors showcased their products and services to conference attendees, several were first-time exhibitors who were local Texas businesses. ISCO Board of Directors member, Jane Delgado staffed the exhibit booth greeting current as well as potential new members while explaining ISCO’s mission and member benefits. “It’s always a
John McMurtrie, Editor of the ISCO Newsletter retires
ISCO Newsletter Editor, John McMurtrie announced his long-anticipated retirement from producing the newsletter. Since 2005, John has been the editor of the ISCO weekly newsletter consistently creating a publication that has been a tremendous aid in sharing knowledge and the latest news with the spill response community. John has tirelessly dedicated his time producing 958 editions of the newsletters with a readership in over 60 countries. The Board of Directors
ISCO DIRECTORS AND MEMBER OF COUNCIL MEET WITH COUNTERPARTS AT IMO RECEPTION
Recently, ISCO Directors Rupert Bravery and Matthew Sommerville, along with Council Member Paul Foley attended the IMO Reception Celebrating World Maritime Day and were able to meet up with members of IMO staff involved in Marine Pollution Control and representatives of other organisations with whom we share a common interest. Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez said: “2024 marks 50 years since the SOLAS treaty was adopted.
ISCO Proudly Supports WSHAsia Award 2024
The International Spill Control Organisation (ISCO) is excited to announce its sponsorship of the WSHAsia Award 2024, a prestigious event that celebrates outstanding achievements in workplace safety and health across Asia. As an organisation committed to promoting safety standards globally, ISCO’s support for this event underscores its dedication to advancing excellence in safety practices and recognising those who contribute significantly to the industry. The WSHAsia Award 2024 will take place
ISCO’s participation as Supporting Organisation in the XX Maritime Oil and Monobuoy Terminal Operators’ Conference. SLOM: Celebrating 20 years of Successful Integration in the Oil Industry
The Latin American Society of Marine Oil and Monobuoy Terminal Operators – SLOM, is once again organising in Latin America the XX Conference of Marine Oil and Monobuoy Terminal Operators, which will take place on 11, 12 and 13 September 2024, at the Hotel Enjoy Punta del Este – Uruguay (https://www.jornadaoperadores.slom.co/en). The ISCO Representation in Latin America supports this event with SLOM in the framework of the MOU signed in
