International Convention relating to Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Oil Pollution Casualties

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Treaty Code:

M1969/17

Treaty Type:

Multilateral

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Treaty Status:

In Force

Treaty Summary:

The Convention affirms the right of a coastal State to take such measures on the high seas as may be necessary to prevent, mitigate or eliminate danger to its coastline or related interests from pollution by oil or the threat thereof, following upon a maritime casualty.

A coastal State which takes measures beyond those permitted under the Convention is liable to pay compensation for any damage caused by such measures. Provision is made for the settlement of disputes arising in connection with the application of the Convention. The Convention applies to all seagoing vessels except warships or other vessels owned or operated by a State and used on Government non-commercial service.

NZ Adherence Status:

In Force

Adherence Type:

Acceded to

Signature Date:

Adherence Date:

26/03/1975

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Date Concluded:

29/11/1969

Place Concluded:

Brussels

Entry Into Force Date:

06/05/1975

NZ Entry Into Force Date:

06/05/1975

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NZ Territorial Applications:

None

NZTS Number:

NZTS 1975 NO 17

UNTS Number:

970 UNTS 211

Associated Treaties:

M1973/41

Other References:

ATS 1984 NO 4
UKTS 1975 NO 77
9 ILM 25

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