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IMO OPRC-HNS Protocol 2000 - Preparedness and Response to Pollution Incidents Involving Hazardous and Noxious Substances

The OPRC-HNS Protocol 2000 extends the OPRC 1990 oil pollution framework to hazardous and noxious substances (HNS), requiring States Parties to establish…

What IMO OPRC-HNS Protocol 2000 - Preparedness and Response to Pollution Incidents Involving Hazardous and Noxious Substances requires

The OPRC-HNS Protocol 2000 extends the OPRC 1990 oil pollution framework to hazardous and noxious substances (HNS), requiring States Parties to establish national HNS pollution emergency plans, maintain stockpiles of response equipment, report incidents to neighboring states within 24 hours, and participate in the International HNS Compensation Fund regime for liability claims.

Pillar: Maritime & Shipping · Authority: International Maritime Organization (IMO) - Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) · Version: 1.0.0 · Last updated:

Primary source: https://www.imo.org/en/About/Conventions/Pages/International-Convention-on-Oil-Pollution-Preparedness,-Response-and-Co-operation-(OPRC).aspx

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  • {"title":"Protocol on Preparedness, Response and Co-operation to Pollution Incidents by Hazardous and Noxious Substances (OPRC-HNS Protocol 2000)","url":"https://www.imo.org/en/OurWork/Environment/Pages/HazardousAndNoxiousSubstances-default.aspx","instrument":"OPRC-HNS Protocol (2000, entry into force 2007)","authority":"International Maritime Organization (IMO)"}
  • {"title":"IMO OPRC Convention 1990 - International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation (parent instrument)","url":"https://www.imo.org/en/OurWork/Environment/Pages/OPRCConvention.aspx","instrument":"OPRC 1990","authority":"IMO"}

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