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Protocol of 1997 to amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973, as Modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (also Final Act of the Conference of Parties)
Treaty Code:
M1997/18
Treaty Type:
Multilateral
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Treaty Status:
In Force
Treaty Summary:
The Protocol was adopted at a Conference held from 15 to 26 September 1997 and adds a new Annex VI on Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships to the Convention. The rules set limits on sulphur oxide (SOx) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from ship exhausts and prohibit deliberate emissions of ozone depleting substances.
NZ Adherence Status:
In Force
Adherence Type:
Accepted
Signature Date:
Adherence Date:
10/01/1998
Expired:
No
Date Concluded:
26/09/1997
Place Concluded:
London
Entry Into Force Date:
01/01/2001
NZ Entry Into Force Date:
10/01/1998
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NZ Objections:
No
NZ Reservations:
No
NZ Declarations:
No
NZ Territorial Applications:
None
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