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How We Operate

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Operating with integrity, safety and industry leadership

At OSRL, safety, quality, and responsible operations are central to everything we do. As a member-owned organisation, we work alongside industry partners to uphold high standards in oil spill response, providing trusted expertise and operational excellence.


Through our commitment to safety, responsible business practices, and continuous improvement, we support our members and stakeholders in enhancing their preparedness and response capabilities.

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ)

Our commitment to HSEQ drives how we operate every day. From stringent safety practices and employee wellbeing to responsible environmental practices and continuous quality improvements, HSEQ underpins everything we do. Discover how we embed HSEQ across our operations.

Ethical and responsible business practices

We are committed to acting responsibly, transparently, and in the best interests of our members and the industry. The principles underlying how we operate include:

Industry collaboration

Partnering closely with regulators, industry groups, and stakeholders to support continuous improvement and strengthen global oil spill response.

Transparency and integrity

Commitment to ethical business practices, clear communication, and maintaining consistently high operational and professional standards across OSRL.

Accountability

Ownership of our responsibilities and performance by regularly reviewing and refining our approach to align with industry needs and global developments.

Engaging with communities and strengthening industry collaboration

At OSRL, our mission extends beyond responding to oil spills—we are committed to supporting communities and contributing to industry preparedness. We engage with the people and organisations that play a role in oil spill preparedness and response through response operations, technical forums, education, and local initiatives.

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