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Protocol relating to Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Pollution by Substances other than Oil, 1973.
Treaty Code:
M1973/41
Treaty Type:
Multilateral
Common Name:
Responsible Department:
Transport
Administering Department:
Treaty Status:
In Force
Treaty Summary:
The Intervention Convention 1969 affirmed the right of coastal States to take measures on the high seas to protect their coastlines from pollution by oil following a maritime casualty. New Zealand is a Party to the Intervention Convention 1969. The Intervention Protocol 1973 extends the coverage of the convention to pollution by substances other than oil. The protocol also requires a coastal State to consult with other States and persons whose interests would be affected by the measures (such as the respective flag States, the owners of the affected ships or cargo) before it undertakes intervention measures on the high seas. A coastal State is required to pay compensation for damage caused by intervention measures that exceeded those allowed by the protocol.
NZ Adherence Status:
In Force
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Signature Date:
23/12/1974
Adherence Date:
04/04/2014
Expired:
No
Date Concluded:
02/11/1973
Place Concluded:
London
Entry Into Force Date:
30/03/1983
NZ Entry Into Force Date:
03/07/2014
Termination Date:
Withdrawal Date:
Withdrawal Notification Date:
NZ Objections:
No
NZ Reservations:
No
NZ Declarations:
No
NZ Territorial Applications:
None
NZTS Number:
UNTS Number:
1313 UNTS, 3
Other References:
ATS 1984 NO 5
UKTS 1983 NO 27
13 ILM 605
Parties:
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