Marine Oil Spills

PWS is a proven expert in complex Marine Oil spill clean-up and remediation services covering the complete coastline of Ireland, the surrounding sea and our inland waterways.

With our extensive experience in marine oil spill remediation, we have successfully controlled and resolved fuel spills in marine environments, including large-scale incidents at sea, along the Irish coast and in harbours. Our comprehensive expertise extends to mitigating impacts on our fragile environment. Our services encompass all aspects of fuel and other contamination spills, from fault containment, control of the contamination, clen-up remediation and the responsible removal of hazardous materials.

We provide a 24 – 7 emergency service with a rapid response team available. This team is equipped to quickly assess the situation, contain the spill, and begin the clean-up process, reducing the long-term damage caused by contamination.


Services include:

Off-Shore Oil Spill Emergency Response

Our team, with a proven track record, has successfully developed and implemented offshore Oil Spill response contingency plans for numerous clients across Ireland. As an inter-agency coordinator, we have effectively tackled various emergency challenges, consistently delivering optimal results.

PWS prides itself on maintaining a comprehensive nationwide stockpile of marine contamination equipment, always ready for rapid deployment 24-7 along the Irish coast or at sea. This unwavering preparedness underscores our immediate response capability, instilling confidence in the face of any emergency.

Our commitment to collaborative work, advising, and providing conservation and preventative maintenance consultancy to national agencies, county councils, The Irish Coast Guard, and numerous wildlife organisations is deeply ingrained in our approach. We actively contribute to the development and enhancement of cutting-edge monitoring and evaluation processes, empowering our partners to proactively plan for potential incidents that could harm our waterways, coastlines, public health, and wildlife. Our unwavering pledge is to always respond immediately, control the oil spill, and recover the oil discharge in the most efficient manner.

Incident Command Systems

Our specialist team offers regular preventative maintenance and inspection services for marine infrastructure, fuel tanks, pipework, valves, and pumping equipment and systems. This service significantly reduces the risk of a fuel spill and provides our clients with peace of mind.

Preventative Maintenance

Our commitment to collaborative work, advising, and providing conservation and preventative maintenance consultancy to national agencies, county councils, The Irish Coast Guard, and numerous wildlife organisations is deeply ingrained in our approach. We actively contribute to the development and enhancement of cutting-edge monitoring and evaluation processes, empowering our partners to proactively plan for potential incidents that could harm our waterways, coastlines, public health, and wildlife. Our unwavering pledge is to always respond immediately, control the oil spill, and recover the oil discharge in the most efficient manner.

Oil Spillage and Environment Sampling and Analysis

PWS is a leading provider of a wide range of contamination sampling and analysis services for marine environments, including offshore, onshore, and inland waterways. Our team can analyse and provide reports urgently, as time is of the essence.

Marine Oil Spill Professional Training

Our expert trainers offer Oil Spill Response (ORS) training courses and IMO accreditation (International Maritime Organization) for all three types of responses. We provide training at our facilities or on-site, with courses designed specifically to meet our clients’ requirements and budgets.

For more information, contact our team today.