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Ratification of the 2010 HNS Convention Protocol

Summary

The European Parliament discusses and ultimately consents to Member States joining an international protocol regarding liability and compensation for damages caused by transporting hazardous substances by sea.
10 04.05.2017
Other
civil law
transport
environment
administrative law
international relations
maritime and inland waterway transport

Key points

  • The protocol establishes strict liability for shipowners carrying hazardous and noxious substances by sea.
  • Shipowners are required to maintain mandatory insurance to cover potential damages to third parties.
  • A specialized international fund is created to provide compensation up to approximately 310 million euros if shipowner liability limits are exceeded.
  • The agreement includes specific rules on court jurisdiction and the recognition of judgments, which may overlap with existing EU laws.
Documents (PDFs)
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 regard to the aspects related to judicial cooperation in civil matters 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 regard to the aspects related to judicial cooperation in civil matters Ratification and accession to the 2010 Protocol to the Hazardous and Noxious Substances Convention with regard to aspects related to judicial cooperation in civil matters *** Ratification and accession to the 2010 Protocol to the Hazardous and Noxious Substances Convention with regard to aspects related to judicial cooperation in civil matters
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