Guidance and regulation

A document outlining standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 20 December 2023

• UK national standard for marine oil spill response organisations

  1. Definitions Name Definition Accreditation In the context of this…

Details of the standing environment groups in the UK.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 10 February 2023

• The UK's standing environment groups

  There are 9 standing environment groups (SEGs) around the UK coastline.…

How to report marine pollution incidents, the response to an incident and how to get approval to use an oil spill treatment product.

• From: Marine Management Organisation
• Updated: 31 July 2018

Information on spraying oil spill dispersants, different products and equipment, training, and keeping records.

• From: Marine Management Organisation
• Updated: 29 April 2015

List of UK approved oil spill treatment products including the name, nature and type, and what they are approved for

• From: Marine Management Organisation
• Updated: 17 April 2024

The plan summarises procedures the Marine Management Organisation follows in a marine pollution incident.

• From: Marine Management Organisation
• Updated: 27 September 2023

Fees for different oil spill treatment products, tests and independent evaluation of data.

• From: Marine Management Organisation
• Updated: 28 September 2020

Information and guidance on the approval process of oil spill treatment products in the UK.

• From: Marine Management Organisation
• Updated: 13 December 2018

Information on cleaning an oil spill including your options, how to get a product approved and how long it will take.

• From: Marine Management Organisation
• Updated: 5 July 2023

Details of the efficacy and toxicity tests oil spill treatment products must have before being approved for use in UK waters.

• From: Marine Management Organisation
• Updated: 10 November 2023