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Spill Journal

Spill Journal: Macondo, Deepwater Horizon

The Deepwater Horizon spill released 4M barrels of oil into the Gulf, reshaping response strategies. Learn how OSRL contributed to innovation and readiness.
  • 14 Aug, 2024
  • 10 min read
  • Response
Spill Journal

Spill Journal: X-Press Pearl

X-Press Pearl’s fire released hazardous cargo, including plastic nurdles, into the ocean. Learn how OSRL adapted response strategies to tackle this unique pollution challenge.
  • 28 Apr, 2024
  • 7 min read
  • Response
Spill Journal

Spill Journal: MT Evoikos

The MT Evoikos spill in Singapore Strait released 29,000 tonnes of oil in a high-traffic zone. Learn how OSRL led containment, recovery, and cross-border coordination.
  • 12 Oct, 2022
  • 4 min read
  • Response
Spill Journal

Spill Journal: Montara, West Atlas

The Montara spill released 30,000 barrels of oil over 74 days in the Timor Sea. Learn how OSRL led a Tier 3 response to contain the spill and protect marine ecosystems.
  • 20 Feb, 2019
  • 5 min read
  • Response
Spill Journal

Spill Journal: SSL Kolkata

The SSL Kolkata fire threatened India’s Sundarbans. Learn how OSRL deployed surveillance, containment, and salvage support to prevent environmental damage in this UNESCO site.
  • 31 Jul, 2018
  • 6 min read
  • Response
Spill Journal

Spill Journal: MV Fedra

The MV Fedra ran aground and smashed against Europa Point, Gibraltar, in Oct 2008 following severe gale force winds measuring 12 on the Beaufort scale.
  • 21 Nov, 2016
  • 5 min read
  • Response
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Spill Journal: MV Tasman Spirit

MV Tasman Spirit spilled 30,000T of oil off Karachi, exposing response gaps. Learn how OSRL helped contain, clean up, and improve future spill preparedness.
  • 14 Aug, 2016
  • 5 min read
  • Response
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Spill Journal: MV Erika

Read about the response to the 1999 MV Erika oil spill, detailing efforts, strategies, and lessons learned from the oil spill event in the Mediterranean Sea.
  • 23 Nov, 2015
  • 3 min read
  • Response
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Spill Journal: Exxon Valdez

Explore an oil spill responder's insights on the 1989 Exxon Valdez spill, including recovery techniques and challenges of cleaning up heavy oil in freezing temperatures.
  • 07 Oct, 2015
  • 5 min read
  • Response