Smit's contribution to oil spill response

Smit is renowned for pioneering the use of large, specialized maritime vessels and equipment to contain and recover oil spills at sea. His contributions include developing and deploying innovative containment booms, skimming systems, and offshore containment vessels that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of spill response efforts. By enhancing the ability to quickly and effectively recover spilled oil, Smit's work has significantly mitigated environmental damage and increased safety in maritime oil spill response operations worldwide. His innovations have set new standards for managing oil spills, emphasizing rapid mobilization and advanced technology to protect marine ecosystems.