Summary
The document discusses the EU's accession to an international protocol regarding liability and compensation for damages caused by hazardous substances carried by sea. 10 04.05.2017
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justice
transport
environment
administrative law
international relations
Key points
- The protocol establishes strict liability for shipowners carrying hazardous substances.
- Shipowners are required to maintain mandatory insurance or financial security to cover potential damages.
- A specialized international fund is created to provide compensation when damages exceed the shipowner's liability limits.
- There is a risk of legal conflict between this protocol and the existing EU Environmental Liability Directive.
Documents (PDFs)
INTERIM REPORT on the draft Council decision on the ratification and accession by Member States, in the interest of the European Union, to the Protocol of 2010 to the International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea, with the exception of the aspects related to judicial cooperation in civil matters
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the ratification and accession by Member States, in the interest of the European Union, to the Protocol of 2010 to the International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea, with the exception of aspects related to judicial cooperation in civil matters
Ratification and accession to the 2010 Protocol to the Hazardous and Noxious Substances Convention with the exception of aspects related to judicial cooperation in civil matters ***
Ratification and accession to the 2010 Protocol to the Hazardous and Noxious Substances Convention with the exception of aspects related to judicial cooperation in civil matters
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