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Application form for getting an oil spill treatment product approved.
Guidance on oil spills
Information on cleaning an oil spill including your options, how to get a product approved and how long it will take.
The report produced by the Industry Taskforce on Peak Oil & Energy Security on the implications of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill…
List of UK approved oil spill treatment products including the name, nature and type, and what they are approved for
Fees for different oil spill treatment products, tests and independent evaluation of data.
Information on spraying oil spill dispersants, different products and equipment, training, and keeping records.
Information and guidance on the approval process of oil spill treatment products in the UK.
Details of the efficacy and toxicity tests oil spill treatment products must have before being approved for use in UK waters.
How to report marine pollution incidents, the response to an incident and how to get approval to use an oil spill treatment product.
A document outlining standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK.
The proposed scheme will ensure minimum standards are adhered to among providers of marine oil pollution response services.
How to store oil safely, check which oil storage regulations apply and pollution penalties
MCA guidelines for ports to ensure a co-ordinated local and national response to an oil spill.
Information relating to the procurement of the Aerial Dispersant Spray service including background information, upcoming events and links to resources.
The use of pattern recognition to match gas chromatogram traces of fuel oils to classify oil type with the possibility of obtaining a successful prosecution of the polluter was investigated.
Sign in or set up a personal or business tax account, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, PAYE for employers, VAT and other services.
How businesses and organisations can avoid causing pollution from oil and chemical storage, car washing, construction and other activities.
Response information and training on countering pollution or threats of pollution from shipping and offshore installations in UK waters.
Vikoma secures support worth over £300,000 to export equipment that helps contain and clean-up oil spills in marine and industrial centres around the world.
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