Statutory guidance: Marine Pollution Contingency Plan
Updated: Plan updated
The plan is under constant review to ensure the best possible response and includes details on:
- how to get approval to use an oil spill treatment product in English and Welsh waters
- environment groups
- MMO’s out of hours arrangements
- resources
- legal information
- other contingency plans
- other marine emergencies
- forms and templates for use during and after an incident
- approved products
- list and details of standing approvals to use treatment products
Further information
Report a marine pollution incident
Clean an oil spill at sea and get oil spill treatments approved
Approved oil spill treatment products
How to use oil spill treatment products and equipment
Contact information
Marine Conservation and Enforcement Team
0191 376 2511