Oil Spill Detection

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Early and reliable detection of oil spills is vital. Miros Oil Spill Detection (OSD™) systems provide cloud-enabled real-time surveillance to support coordinated response, and continuous monitoring.

Miros is a trusted partner for oil companies, ship owners, and coastal agencies worldwide who rely on proven oil spill detection to protect people, assets, and the environment.

Proven efficacy and instant data sync

With over 20 years of extensive testing in oil-in-water exercises and real-world incidents, Miros’ OSD systems have a proven track record for efficacy, early detection, and a low false alarm rate, supporting operational efficiency without compromising sensitivity.

The Miros Cloud-enabled Oil Spill Detection System forms the foundation for the activation of the OSD Monitoring application.

The possibility to instantly sync oil spill data to the cloud, supports easier collaboration and more confident decision-making based on real-time access to the same secure and reliable information for all stakeholders.

While early detection capability is vital, a low false alarm rate is also paramount. False alarms that initiate manual activities can be extremely costly. Nevertheless, dialing down the sensitivity of a system in order to avoid false alarms shall never be an option as this could lead to the delayed detection of spills.

Why Oil Spill Detection?

Cloud-enabled for instant syncing of vital oil spill data

Miros has upgraded its Oil Spill Detection (OSD) system with powerful cloud capabilities.

The system now communicates continuously with Miros Cloud, instantly syncing vital oil spill data. This means all stakeholders have access to the same real-time information—making collaboration easier and decisions faster and more informed during critical spill events.

The upgraded OSD is fully integrated with the Miros OSD Monitoring application, part of the Miros Cloud product suite. Spill event files are automatically uploaded, streamlining regulatory compliance with greater efficiency and transparency.

Key cloud features include:

Secure user authentication and access control for alarm handling and data management
Full traceability of operator actions and spill event data to ensure accountability
Remote configuration options to simplify operations and reduce maintenance costs

Fully automated spill detection

No need for manual intervention. The OSD can easily be switched to manual mode while guiding recovery operations.

Early alarm generation

Allows for more time to verify and characterize the spill and decide on the appropriate response.

Unique ability to interpret multiple indicators simultaneously

Only triggering alarms when the “right” combination of indicators is identified.

Reduces the risk and cost of false alarms

High sensitivity & low false alarm rate. The Miros OSD system has a unique ability to interpret multiple indicators simultaneously, only triggering alarms when the “right” combination is identified.

Optimal tracking in the toughest conditions

IR and optical cameras aid operators in the verification and characterization of oil spill detections also low visibility or darkness.

Best available and proven OSD System

Gives users the confidence that they are applying the best available technology to detect and control oil spills.

Who can benefit?

Data Analysts: Data Explorer is a great tool for data analysts who want to dive deep into their data and discover meaningful insights. With Data Explorer’s powerful querying and visualization features, you can quickly identify patterns and trends in your data that might otherwise be difficult to spot.
Operations teams: Can use Data Explorer to gain a better understanding of their operations and make data-driven decisions.
Site managers: With the ability to analyse data from multiple sources, Data Explorer can help site managers to identify opportunities for optimising their processes and reach their operational targets.

Who can benefit?

Port and coastal agencies, oil companies, ship owners and oil spill response organizations around the world use Miros OSD on offshore installations, vessels and shore-based stations.

Ideal for anyone who needs reliable, 24/7 oil spill detection and wants to give stakeholders real-time information, enable secure collaboration and provide instant, actionable insights.

Automatic cloud-syncing of spill event data supports transparent and unbiased reporting and regulatory compliance, speeds up response times, and helps ensure faster, more efficient deployment of booms and skimmers.

Two-thirds of the European Maritime Safety Agency’s oil spill response vessels and half the fleet of oil response vessels of the Norwegian Clean Seas Association for Operating Companies (NOFO) are fitted with Miros OSD surveillance systems.

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