From difficult weather conditions to the state of a location in the aftermath of a disaster, a number of factors come into play when an oil spill occurs. And while many of them are out of one’s control, experts in this field know that one of the factors they can control is the ability to quickly respond to a spill.  “The faster you can get there, the quicker you can contain it and the more likely you can mitigate the impact of the damage of that spill,” said Michael Lowry, a spokesman for Western Canada Marine Response Corp., an organization…

Above the surface or underwater, oil and hazardous material spill response and recovery in marine environments is making strides, thanks to technological advances and equipment upgrades, resulting in safer and more efficient work. Autonomous systems are gaining traction, helping increase safety and productivity. Drones are helping make the job more efficient and practical. Skimmers, containment vessels and collection systems are showing promising improvements in both volume and recovery efficiency. Crane barges and other supporting craft utilized in responding to incidents are showing strength and maneuverability in recent case studies. Staying on top of technological advances goes hand in hand with…