24/7 Emergency Spill Response
When Seconds Matter
Environmental incidents don’t wait for office hours, and neither do we. Drizit’s 24/7 emergency spill response service provides immediate, professional support for oil, chemical, and hazardous material incidents across South Africa and beyond.
With over 50 years of experience, Drizit is the most established pollution control and spill response company in South Africa. When seconds matter, our depth of expertise, nationwide footprint, and fully equipped response teams ensure fast containment, effective cleanup, and regulatory peace of mind.
immediate action
Always On.
Always Ready.
Spills and environmental emergencies can occur at any time on land, at sea, in ports, on roads, railways, or within industrial facilities. Drizit operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, delivering rapid mobilisation and decisive action to minimise environmental damage, protect people, and reduce operational and reputational risk.
Our spill response teams are trained, equipped, and authorised to handle incidents of all scales, from small operational leaks to major environmental emergencies.
national coverage
National & Marine Spill Response Coverage
Nationwide Spill Response (Land and Inland Waters)
Drizit provides a national spill response capability for oil and chemical spillages across:
Industrial sites and factories
Mines and tailings facilities
Tank farms and refineries
Roads, railways, and logistics corridors
Rivers, dams, and inland waterways
Our teams respond quickly with specialised equipment to contain, recover, and safely dispose of contaminants.
Marine and Coastal Spill Response
We are a trusted partner for marine spill response, supporting:
Ports and harbours
Shipping companies and vessel operators
Offshore facilities and floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSOs)
Coastal and nearshore environments
Marine and Coastal Spill Response Services Include:
Offshore, nearshore, and in-port spill response
Port booming and containment
Vessel and quay-side
cleanup
Beach cleanup
operations
Nurdle cleanup and collection
Support to salvage operators
Oil and chemical transfer assistance
Specialist Emergency Response Services
What Drizit’s 24/7 Emergency
Spill Response Includes
Hazmat Spill
Response
- Chemical and hazardous material spills
- Fuel, solvent, and reagent releases
- Dangerous goods incidents
- Compliance-driven containment & cleanup
Post-Fire and Disaster Response
- Fire debris removal
- Contaminated runoff management
- Chemical residue cleanup
- Environmental rehabilitation following disasters
Oil and Chemical Transfers
- Safe oil and chemical transfer operations
- Spill prevention and monitoring
- mergency standby during high-risk transfers
Port Booming and Cleanup
- Deployment of containment booms
- Oil recovery and skimming
- Shoreline and quay cleanup
- Compliance with port authority and marine pollution (MARPOL) requirements
proven capability
Proven Spill Response Capability
Our spill response teams are trained, equipped, and authorised to handle incidents of all scales, from small operational leaks to major environmental emergencies.
trusted compliance
What Sets Drizit Apart
Nearly 50 years of spill response expertise
Highly trained, multidisciplinary response teams
Custom-built spill response equipment and products
Extensive fleet and specialised recovery tools
ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 certified systems
CAIA & SQAS-Africa (Spill Response) certified
Registered hazardous waste transporter
Strong relationships with regulators, ports, and insurers
We don’t just clean up spills — we manage risk, compliance, and recovery.
key industries
Industries We Support
Each industry faces unique risks — our response strategies are tailored accordingly.
Our emergency spill response services support a wide range
of sectors, including:
- Oil and Gas
- Petrochemical
- Mining
- Marine and Shipping
- Power and Utilities
- Transport and Logistics
- Industrial and Manufacturing
- Insurance and risk management clients
When an Environmental Emergency Happens, Call Drizit
Spills escalate fast. The cost of delay can be severe: environmentally, legally, and financially. Drizit’s 24/7 emergency spill response ensures you have experienced professionals on the ground, fast.