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Treaty Code:
M1989/01
Treaty Type:
Multilateral
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Treaty Status:
In Force
Treaty Summary:
The Convention replaced a convention on the law of salvage adopted in Brussels in 1910 which incorporated the "no cure, no pay" principle under which a salvor is only rewarded for services if the operation is successful. Although this basic philosophy worked well in most cases, it did not take pollution into account. The 1989 Convention seeks to remedy this deficiency by making provision for an enhanced salvage award, taking into account the skill and effords of the salvors in preventing or minimizing damage to the environment. The State Parties to the Convention are conscious of the major contribution which efficient and timely salvage operations can make to the safety of vessels and other property in danger and to the protection of the environment, and the need to ensure that adequate incentives are available to persons who undertake salvage operations in respect of vessels and other property in danger.
NZ Adherence Status:
In Force
Adherence Type:
Acceded to
Signature Date:
Adherence Date:
16/10/2002
Expired:
No
Date Concluded:
28/04/1989
Place Concluded:
London
Entry Into Force Date:
14/07/1996
NZ Entry Into Force Date:
16/10/2003
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NZ Objections:
No
NZ Reservations:
No
NZ Declarations:
No
NZ Territorial Applications:
None
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