Working Parties / Schemes

Last updated: 11 May 2010

UK Spill logo.

The UK Spill Association (UKSpill)Opens in New window represents companies, organisations and individuals working in the oil spill industry in the UK and is recognised by the UK Environmental and Maritime Regulators as the national industry body for the commercial and related interests of the industry. UKSpill membership is committed to providing their customers with the highest quality products and services.

The UKSpill Association hosts the website for the UK Spill Contractors Accreditation SchemeOpens in New window:

  1. The website gives you information on how to react to an oil spill, what to do, and who to contact.
  2. The scheme website explains how the Accreditation Scheme works to provide you with a qualified Spill Responder, the Accredited Contractor.
  3. The scheme website lists all the Accredited Contractors in the UK and Ireland, who comply with standards supported by The Environment Agency of England and Wales (EA)Opens in New window, The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA)Opens in New window, The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) and The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)Opens in New window (the Regulators).