ADi News2012-07-11 16:09:00
Cobham Awarded Eight-Year Oil Pollution Detection and Surveillance Contract
Cobham has been awarded an eight-year contract from Oil Spill Response Ltd (OSRL) to provide oil pollution detection and surveillance around the coast of the United Kingdom. As part of the deal, Cobham will operate a dedicated, specially-modified maritime surveillance Dornier 228 aircraft from Bournemouth International Airport. The contract incorporates an existing interim contract which has been in operation since January 2012.
The award continues Cobham's long-standing ability to perform surveillance operations and enhances the company's reputation and capability in the airborne surveillance field. Once fully modified, the aircraft will provide a rapid response service to OSRL clients operating around the UK, detecting and monitoring spills and enabling compliance with legislation from the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
Peter Nottage, vice president of Cobham Aviation Services, said: "Cobham is pleased to be able to play a key role in rapidly identifying and monitoring oil pollution, supporting OSRL and the oil companies in minimising the environmental impact of any spills. Cobham will be operating with well trained experienced surveillance aircrew in a highly capable aircraft. We look forward to working with OSRL and developing our partnership further."
Founded in 1985, Oil Spill Response Ltd has grown from a single site operation employing 30 staff to a global company of expert personnel operating from multiple sites around the world. Archie Smith, Chief Executive commented "Our primary role is to provide efficient and effective response to oil spill incidents on a global basis, and OSRL is committed to continuous improvement in every aspect of service delivery. Through our contract with Cobham we are able to offer an enhanced oil spill surveillance service in UK waters with real-time high quality imagery which will assist our Members in their decision-making and deliver a more effective and efficient spill response."
Cobham has been awarded an eight-year contract from Oil Spill Response Ltd (OSRL) to provide oil pollution detection and surveillance around the coast of the United Kingdom. As part of the deal, Cobham will operate a dedicated, specially-modified maritime surveillance Dornier 228 aircraft from Bournemouth International Airport. The contract incorporates an existing interim contract which has been in operation since January 2012.
The award continues Cobham's long-standing ability to perform surveillance operations and enhances the company's reputation and capability in the airborne surveillance field. Once fully modified, the aircraft will provide a rapid response service to OSRL clients operating around the UK, detecting and monitoring spills and enabling compliance with legislation from the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
Peter Nottage, vice president of Cobham Aviation Services, said: "Cobham is pleased to be able to play a key role in rapidly identifying and monitoring oil pollution, supporting OSRL and the oil companies in minimising the environmental impact of any spills. Cobham will be operating with well trained experienced surveillance aircrew in a highly capable aircraft. We look forward to working with OSRL and developing our partnership further."
Founded in 1985, Oil Spill Response Ltd has grown from a single site operation employing 30 staff to a global company of expert personnel operating from multiple sites around the world. Archie Smith, Chief Executive commented "Our primary role is to provide efficient and effective response to oil spill incidents on a global basis, and OSRL is committed to continuous improvement in every aspect of service delivery. Through our contract with Cobham we are able to offer an enhanced oil spill surveillance service in UK waters with real-time high quality imagery which will assist our Members in their decision-making and deliver a more effective and efficient spill response."
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