Oil Spill Preparedness & Response

When oil spills occur, every minute matters. Tiepoint supports oil spill preparedness and response programs with reliable, field-tested drone operations — including aerial surveillance, oil detection, data analysis, and real-time coordination. Whether operating from land, vessels, or offshore platforms, we help ensure your teams are equipped with actionable insight and visual awareness.

Our capabilities are tailored to meet the needs of organizations building or maintaining year-round marine protection programs in demanding environments. With experience operating in Nordic seas and under variable coastal conditions, we deliver services that work in practice — not just in theory.

Human-Centered Aerial Operations

Tiepoint’s drone pilots are embedded with your teams in the field — aboard oil spill response vessels, smaller support boats, or onshore units. Their role is not just to fly, but to actively support mission leaders with visual confirmation, mapping, boom monitoring, environmental observations, and live reporting.

We prioritize situational awareness and close communication with on-scene coordinators and shoreline teams. By staying fully connected throughout the operation, our pilots help ensure that aerial perspectives are integrated into the overall response — not siloed as a separate system.

Reliable Detection and Mapping Tools

Our detection workflows use high-resolution RGB imagery, laser-assisted area measurements, and AI-supported segmentation to identify and classify oil slicks and marine debris. We generate results in standard formats such as KML, GeoJSON, and WMS — making integration with planning tools and operational platforms straightforward.

In addition to oil detection, we support observation of wildlife, vessel locations, shoreline conditions, and equipment placement — giving teams a clearer picture of what’s happening in and around the incident area.

Fast Processing, Even in the Field

Through edge processing capabilities, we deliver near-instant georeferenced data products. Oil slick boundaries, object detections, and classified imagery can be produced and reviewed within minutes — reducing delay and supporting real-time decision-making.

We support:

• 2D orthomosaics and quick maps using tools like Pix4D React
• Laser-based marking of slick extents
• Manual annotation supported by AI overlays
• Data exports aligned to your GIS or COP setup

Situational Awareness Across Units

Tiepoint supports live visualization of drone video, vessel locations (AIS), and field team positions — enabling a unified view across air, sea, and shore. This shared situational awareness helps with task coordination, incident understanding, and response optimization.

Outputs are shareable via WMS, or downloadable in vector formats for use in other systems. Our workflows are designed to support both standalone operations and larger, multi-agency deployments.

A Practical Partner in Preparedness

We understand that readiness is about more than equipment — it’s about people, routines, and training. Tiepoint supports customers with everything from mission planning and pilot training to exercise participation and technical assistance during deployments.

Whether you need regular aerial patrols, standby capacity, or on-demand mission execution, we can scale to meet your program’s structure. All services are designed to be integrated into your broader operational model — not bolt-ons.

Ready When You Are

Tiepoint offers a complete approach to aerial support in oil spill response. From field-proven pilots to reliable data workflows, we help organizations strengthen their preparedness and respond with confidence.

Get in touch to learn how we can support your protection program — onshore, offshore, or anywhere readiness matters.