MOIG
MOIG was initiated by the International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA), following a joint Oil Spill Preparedness and Response Seminar organized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and IPIECA in Cairo in 1992, where a commitment was made to set up an industry network in the Mediterranean region.
The first meeting took place in Rome in 1995. The Permanent Secretariat is currently based in Tunisia following to ETAP Headquarter Agreement signed by both ETAP and IPIECA. MOIG serves as a Regional Oil Industry Forum on Oil Spill Prevention, Preparedness and Response for the Mediterranean Region to ensure Industry Coordination in the event of an Oil Spill in the Mediterranean sea.
Mission & Vision
To strengthen member’s ability to prepare for and respond safely and effectively to oil spill incidents;
To build standards and facilitate effective oil spill response partnership relations between members;
To be a credible voice of the Oil and Gas Industry in the region related to Oil Spill Preparedness and Response;
To be proactive and share field operations experiences and best practices.
Oil Spill Response
Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year to support the response to oil spills incidents, chemicals and other hazardous substances in the Mediterranean region.
Sharing Information
Maintains an information database consisting of Regional response resources and useful contacts for various industry, government bodies in the Mediterranean region.
Conferences & Workshops
Offers to members a free participation to MOIG organized conferences and workshops on oil spill preparedness and response to enhance networking and educational opportunities.
Drills and Exercises
Offers to members a free and open participation to drills and exercises organized by MOIG covering design, development, management, conduct and follow up.
