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International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage 2001
Treaty Code:
M2014-02
Treaty Type:
Multilateral
Common Name:
Bunkers Convention 2001 or Bunker Oil Convention 2001
Responsible Department:
Transport
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Treaty Status:
In Force
Treaty Summary:
Oil spills from ships’ bunkers account for most oil spills in New Zealand and a significant proportion of oil spills internationally.
The International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage 1992 and the International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage 1992 ensure that compensation is available for damage caused by pollution from oil cargoes carried in bulk at sea.
The Bunkers Convention establishes a liability regime for damage from bunker oil spills. The regime consists of strict but limited liability for ship owners and requirements for compulsory insurance to cover that liability.
NZ Adherence Status:
In Force
Adherence Type:
Acceded to
Signature Date:
Adherence Date:
04/04/2014
Expired:
No
Date Concluded:
23/03/2001
Place Concluded:
London
Entry Into Force Date:
21/11/2008
NZ Entry Into Force Date:
04/07/2014
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NZ Objections:
No
NZ Reservations:
No
NZ Declarations:
No
NZ Territorial Applications:
None
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