Resource Library

Interview

GOWRS Partner Interviews

Explore inspiring interviews with the global organisations behind GOWRS, building a tier 3 oiled wildlife response system through shared expertise and collaboration.

• 28 Apr, 2025
• 20 min watch (approx per episode)
• Wildlife

Article

A Qualitative Comparison of National and Regional Approaches to Multi-Stakeholder Oiled Wildlife Preparedness and Response

How do countries and regions differ in their approach to oiled wildlife response? Explore qualitative comparisons and coordination lessons.

• 03 Apr, 2025
• 14 min read
• Wildlife

Article

Mastering Critical Decision-Making Under Pressure

Discover strategies and decision-making frameworks to enhance crisis response, improve preparedness, and empower confident decisions in high-pressure situations.

• 07 Jan, 2025
• 4 min read
• Crisis Management

Case Study

Turning the Tide: Crisis management lessons from the Tobago oil spill incident

Explore the Tobago Case Study on the 35,000-barrel oil spill's environmental and economic impacts, response efforts, and lessons for preventing future disasters.

• 06 Jan, 2025
• 6 min read
• Capability Reviews

Case Study

Enhancing Wildlife Response Through Tier 3 Integration

How tier 3 wildlife experts enhance oil spill preparedness, with insights from Exercise Giant Black Sable in Angola on improving wildlife response capabilities.

• 18 Dec, 2024
• 5 min read
• Wildlife

Insight

Harnessing Live Videoblogging for Virtual SCAT Training

OSRL adapted SCAT training for virtual delivery during COVID-19 using live video blogging, offering real-time, interactive shoreline assessments for remote learning.

• 11 Nov, 2024
• 3 min read
• Industry

Case Study

Delivering a customised capping stack to a major operator in South America

A major South American operator faced tight deadlines and customisation challenges to meet regulatory requirements for a critical offshore capping stack system.

• 07 Nov, 2024
• 2 min read
• Subsea

Podcast

The OSRL Podcast: The Response Force Multiplier - Episode 7

Join crisis management expert Rob as he shares his journey from OSRL to BP, tackling oil spill preparedness, decommissioning, and adaptability in emergencies.

• 06 Nov, 2024
• 35 min listen
• Crisis Management

Article

Key Factors That Impact Contingency Planning for Oil Spill

Discover the critical factors influencing oil spill contingency planning and how they shape preparedness and response strategies.

• 23 Oct, 2024
• 15 min read
• Contingency Planning