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This document refers to the importance of oil characterisation and the oil spill response parameters important in assessing strategy following a spill.
The Oil Spill Joint Industry Project (JIP) technical report (Revision 2016)
Sensitivity maps convey essential information to those responding to oil spills by identifying the sites of coastal resources and environmentally-sensitive areas. (Revision 2016)
Title Type Theme Published Download 
Guidelines on oil characterization to inform spill response decisions Good practice guidance Marine spill preparedness and response 16 Nov 2013 
The use of decanting during offshore oil spill recovery operations Awareness brief Marine spill preparedness and response 14 May 2013 
Sensitivity mapping for oil spill response Good practice guidance Marine spill preparedness and response 27 Apr 2012