IMO – the International Maritime Organization – is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships. IMO's work supports the UN SDGs.
As a specialized agency of the United Nations, IMO is the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security and environmental performance of international shipping. Its main role is to create a regulatory framework for the shipping industry that is fair and effective, universally adopted and universally implemented.
ITOPF has responded to over 840 incidents involving oil or chemical spills worldwide. Our highly skilled international team are ready to assist 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide impartial technical advice.
ITOPF operates on a not-for-profit basis. We provide a wide range of technical services to back up our core role of responding to ship-sourced spills. The five key services that we offer are spill response, claims analysis & damage assessment, contingency planning and advisory work, training and education and information.
Our services are provided to our Members (tanker owners) or Associates (other shipowners) and their oil pollution insurers (normally one of the P&I Clubs), and we also offer our services at the request of governments and intergovernmental organisations such as IMO and the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC Funds).
ITOPF has offices in London and Singapore. Our team of around 45 staff - 20 of whom are available to respond to spills - combined with over half a century of first-hand spill response experience, is what makes us truly unique.
Ipieca is the global oil and gas association dedicated to advancing environmental and social performance across the energy transition. It brings together members and stakeholders to lead in integrating sustainability by advancing climate action, environmental responsibility and social performance across oil, gas and renewables activities.
Ipieca was founded at the request of the United Nations Environment Programme in 1974. Through its non-lobby and collaborative approach Ipieca remains the industry’s principal channel of engagement with the UN.
UK and Ireland Spill Association (UKEireSpill) is the national trade body for companies, organisations and individuals involved in spill and incident management.
It has over 100 member companies who are spill and incident responders, consultants, product manufacturers and client organisations including those that store and distribute oil and chemicals, insurers, brokers and loss adjusters working in the industry in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and internationally.
Of these members, 70 are actively involved in spill and incident response in the UK and Republic of Ireland and are accredited members who have been audited and demonstrated their competence to become accredited members of the International Spill Accreditation Scheme (ISAS). They are accredited in their area (s) of particular competence; Spill Responder, Inland surface water, Remediation of spills affecting groundwater, Remediation of spills impacting soils and property, Road tanker roll-over, Hazmat Spill Responder – Chemical Spill (Inland), Marine Spill Responder and Spill Consultancy.
Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL) is the largest international industry-funded cooperative which exists to respond to oil spills wherever in the world they may occur, by providing preparedness, response and intervention services. We are wholly owned by our members and our membership represents the majority of global oil production. We currently employ 275 people across 12 locations around the world.
For nearly 40 years, OSRL has been on a journey to address the changing needs of our members and helping them ensure they have oil spill preparedness in place and are ready to respond to oil spills. Our mission and charter, established in 1995, continues to guide the way we operate today.
ISCO (International Spill Control Organization) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to raising global preparedness and cooperation in response to oil and chemical spills. Since its formation in 1984, ISCO has championed environmental protection, promoted technical innovation and supported the professional development of spill control specialists worldwide.
Working closely with bodies such as the International Maritime Organization, UNEP and the European Commission, ISCO provides a vital forum for knowledge exchange and industry representation. Its mission is to advance best practice, strengthen international capability and uphold high professional standards in preventing, mitigating and remediating pollution incidents across the globe.
Interspill is the leading European exhibition and conference series dedicated to advancing global marine spill preparedness and response. Held every three years, it brings together experts, innovators and decision-makers from across the shipping, oil and gas, and energy sectors to share knowledge, showcase solutions and strengthen international collaboration.
Founded in 2000 by leading European spill industry associations, Interspill has grown into a vital platform supported by organisations including IMO, IOPC Funds, ITOPF, Ipieca, EMSA, OSRL and CEDRE. Its mission is to champion best practice, foster innovation and build resilience against the environmental and economic impacts of spills worldwide.
Darcy Group is a family-run British manufacturer specialising in environmental protection and spill care solutions. Since 1935, the company has developed an extensive range of products including absorbents, spill containment systems, marine pollution control equipment and aerial dispersant spray technology. Today, Darcy supports businesses and industries worldwide with sustainable solutions designed to meet both operational needs and regulatory requirements.
Celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2025, Darcy continues to innovate with award-winning products such as the STRATUS helicopter dispersant spray system. Alongside manufacturing, the company provides expert spill response training, helping organisations stay safe, compliant and environmentally responsible.
Vikoma is a world leader in the design and manufacture of oil spill containment and recovery systems, with over 50 years of proven expertise. Formed by BP following the Torrey Canyon disaster, the company has since supplied equipment used in many of the world’s most significant spill responses. From containment booms and skimmers to storage solutions, training and commissioning, Vikoma delivers reliable, accredited systems trusted worldwide.
Based in the UK, Vikoma is committed to quality, durability and sustainability. Its ISO9001:2015-accredited products are designed for long service life, supported by maintenance and refurbishment. The company continues to invest in innovation and environmental performance, helping to protect our planet’s oceans and coastlines.