ITOPF is a not-for-profit organisation established on behalf of the world's shipowners to promote an effective response to marine spills of oil, chemicals and other hazardous substances.

We provide objective technical advice and information on all aspects of pollution response and the effects of spills on the marine environment. Our technical services include on-site clean-up advice, pollution damage assessment, assistance in spill response planning, and the provision of training and information.

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Revised Dues Rate Split 2008/2009

It had been noted that the balance between the income generated from Membership and Associate dues ought to be adjusted to reflect the greatly increased involvement in spills from non-tankers...

 

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  • Clean Up Techniques

    Containment and recovery, dispersants, alternative clean-up techniques...

  • Environmental Impact

    Environmental impacts of marine pollution...

  • GIS Mapping

    New ITOPF web GIS maps now available, including a comparison between 2001 and 2005 oil movements...