ExxonMobil takes a proactive approach to avoid contamination of the environment. Whether unloading diesel from supply vessels, moving oil and chemicals from containers or transporting product via pipelines on and offshore, we strive to prevent spilling anything into the sea or on land.

ExxonMobil has oil spill response teams at each of our facilities, trained to handle any spill promptly and efficiently. Each team member's emergency role is clearly defined in ExxonMobil's oil spill response plan. The main objective of the plan is to minimise the environmental impact of a spill through the most appropriate control strategy for the situation. The plan contains details of strategies for oil containment, dispersal or cleanup as well as for personnel safety and welfare, environmental protection, communications, legal issues, accounting and incident recording.

ExxonMobil is represented on the Marine Board of Victoria's Oil Spill Committees and, in the unlikely event of a major spill, we have access to additional resources such the industry’s mutual aid cooperative and the Geelong-based Australian Marine Oil Spill Centre (AMOSC). International resources based in Singapore and Southhampton (UK) can also be called upon, as well as Federal, Victorian and other State Government resources.