UK AND IRELAND SPILL ASSOCIATION WORKING GROUPS

We have formed several sector-specific working groups to help target the Association’s activities to directly support member interests:

The following have been formed:

Marine Working Group (MWG)

The UKEireSpill-MWG represents all marine focussed members drawn from the following groups to collaborate together to create events, networking and promotion opportunities for all members:

Manufacturers Distributors Marine Spill Response Organisations Marine consultancies Marine service companies who also undertake spill response

So far, we have held two meetings and are involved in planning the following:

26 Jan 21 – Types of Booms and where to use them – the manufacturers and responder view. Paul Rayner, Vikoma and Mark Shepherd, NRC

25 Mar 21 – Plastic Pollution – where are we at and is how can members help?

16 – 17 June 21 Marine Spill Event National Oceanography Centre, Southampton

Insurance Working Group (IWG)

The UKEireSpill-IWG represents all inland focussed members drawn from the following groups to generate a communication strategy for the insurance industry that highlights the importance of best practice and the use of accredited contractors to manage and execute the clean-up of pollution incidents. This may well involve the creation of events, networking, and promotion opportunities for all members of UKEireSpill and ISAS.

These groups are:

Corporate members ISAS Inland Accredited Members

The initial plans will be going to both Boards in December

If you are not involved and want to do so please get in touch.