Ipieca guidance and resources to help protect the ocean.
Ipieca-OSRL publish 'Plastic pellets clean-up field guide'
30 January 2026
Effective plastic pellets clean-up relies on early planning, accurate assessment, and response techniques matched to shoreline type, sensitivity, and contamination levels.
Ipieca publishes updated Dispersant storage, maintenance, transport and testing technical support document
22 January 2026
This is a technical support document for the Ipieca-IOGP guidance on surface and subsea application of dispersant.
Oil spill waste minimization and management good practice guidelines
8 December 2025
This document introduces the principles of oil spill waste management, emphasising the need to incorporate a waste management plan as part of the oil spill contingency planning process.
Celebrating World Maritime Day 2025
25 September 2025
Find out how Ipieca works with the IMO to support sustainable shipping.
World Oceans Day 2025
8 June 2025
Find out about Ipieca's work and good practice to help protect the ocean.
Updates from the Ipieca-IMO Global Initiative
3 February 2025
Assisting countries to develop national structures and capability for oil spill preparedness and response.
Ipieca alternative fuels spill response tabletop exercise
30 January 2025
Ipieca hosted a marine spill tabletop exercise involving ammonia, LNG and very low sulphur fuel oil, bringing together members, first responders and regulators.
