Abstract
The chapter describes how the International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF) is at constant readiness to respond to spills anywhere in the world and is often on the spot within hours of an incident to provide practical advice and assistance on cleanup operations and pollution damage assessment. It also explores that the ITOPF is financed through subscriptions from its ship-owner members and associates paid through their Protection & Indemnity insurers (P&I Clubs). ITOPF's membership currently comprises over 6100 tanker owners and bareboat charterers, who between them own or operate about 10,800 tankers, barges, and combination carriers with a total gross tonnage (GT) of over 320 million GT. The chapter also deals with the ITOPF's advice given in relation to spills of oil (carried as cargo or bunkers), chemicals and other substances, materials or items carried onboard. Advice is also occasionally given in relation to physical damage to coral reefs resulting from ship groundings. However, the demand for ITOPF's technical services continues unabated, and it remains committed to promoting effective response to spills of oil, chemicals, and other hazardous substances in the marine environment.
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