Arpel, IMO and Ipieca sponsored the updates to the Arpel Readiness Evaluation Tool for Oil Spills, RETOS™ and its transition to a web-based application as well as its accompanying RETOS™ Oil Spill Response Planning and Readiness Assessment Manual V 3.0.
These organizations also developed the International Guide for the Assessment of Oil Spill Response Planning and Preparedness with the support of internationally recognized institutions and international oil companies.
Together, these three tools provide a comprehensive set of criteria for industry and governments to assess their level of oil spill response planning and preparedness.
Since its development in 2012, RETOS™ has been used by governments and industry in over 100 countries worldwide.