The MOU outlines a number of coordination activities to be considered before, during, and after incidents that can facilitate more immediate restoration of natural resources. The International Group represents 12 Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Clubs, which provide ship owners with insurance to cover their liability associated with pollution incidents, including oil spills. Tony Paulson, with the P&I Club West of England and representing the Pollution Committee of the International Group, signed the MOU.  Signing for NOAA were Scott Lundgren, Director of NOAA’s Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R) and Carrie Robinson, Director of NOAA’s Office of Habitat Conservation (OHC).