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Our people: expertise, commitment & collaboration

At OSRL, our people are at the heart of everything we do. With a team of over 300 specialists across 13 global bases, we bring together technical expertise, operational experience, and industry insight to support our members in oil spill preparedness and response.

From emergency responders and technical advisors to trainers and scientists, our diverse team works collaboratively to ensure that our members are ready to respond effectively to any spill, anywhere in the world.

Expertise across spill preparedness and response

Our multidisciplinary teams are built to support the industry at every stage of spill preparedness and response, providing:

  • Response Specialists – Ready to deploy 24/7, bringing hands-on expertise to real-world incidents.
  • Technical Advisors – Supporting members with contingency planning, incident management, and response strategies.
  • Training & Consulting Preparedness Professionals – Delivering specialist training programs, scenario-based exercises and a wide range of specialist consulting to build industry capability.

With deep knowledge and first-hand experience, our teams ensure that OSRL remains a trusted partner to the oil and gas industry, shipping sector, and regulatory bodies worldwide.

Collaboration that drives excellence

Our people don’t just provide technical support—they build strong relationships, share knowledge, and work closely with members, regulators, and industry partners. We contribute to global spill response initiatives and the development of good practice through active participation in industry working groups and technical forums. By partnering with universities and academic institutions, we help advance spill response knowledge and support the next generation of response professionals. We also collaborate with national and international regulatory bodies to help align practices and strengthen global preparedness.

Learn more about our role in industry