interspill

Interspill is an international conference and exhibition focused on oil spill response and marine pollution prevention. It brings together government agencies, industry representatives, researchers, and responders to exchange knowledge on preparedness, containment, cleanup, and environmental protection.

Initiated in the late 1990s, Interspill is hosted at different venues around the world and is organized by a consortium of industry groups and national authorities. The program typically features technical papers, keynote addresses, workshops, live demonstrations of response equipment, and a large exhibition of containment booms, skimmers, dispersants, and related services.

Proceedings and summaries are published after the event, serving as a reference for policymakers and practitioners. While oil spills remain the core focus, the conference also addresses chemical spills, environmental monitoring, ecosystem recovery, and regulatory frameworks that govern maritime pollution, such as MARPOL and national contingency planning.

Interspill aims to foster international cooperation, transfer of knowledge, and improvements in preparedness and response readiness. The event serves as a platform for sharing best practices, new technologies, and policy guidance that can enhance spill response capabilities worldwide.

See also: ITOPF, MARPOL, International Maritime Organization.