IMO - 473E - Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage

Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage
Navigate the complex legal landscape of maritime oil pollution with this definitive reference publication. This comprehensive volume presents the complete consolidated texts of the 1992 protocols amending the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage (CLC) and the International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage. Designed for immediate practical application, it provides maritime professionals with the exact legal framework governing liability, compensation, and environmental protection in oil transportation operations.

Complete Legal Framework for Maritime Operations
This essential publication contains the full text of both the 1969 CLC Convention and the 1971 Fund Convention, including all subsequent amendments and the pivotal 1992 protocols. The 1992 amendments introduced significant enhancements to the original conventions, including revised liability limits, expanded definitions of pollution damage, and a new article on contribution capping in the Fund Convention. Maritime legal professionals will find comprehensive coverage of all aspects of oil pollution liability, from strict liability principles for shipowners to the establishment and operation of the International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund.

Practical Resource for Industry Compliance
Weighing 1.8 kg, this paperback edition offers maritime professionals a tangible, reliable reference for understanding and applying international oil pollution regulations. The publication includes all relevant legal texts in a consolidated format, making it an indispensable tool for shipowners, insurers, legal practitioners, and maritime authorities. The 1992 protocols, adopted during the London International Conference, introduced streamlined entry-into-force requirements while maintaining the core substantive provisions of the 1984 protocols, ensuring comprehensive coverage of contemporary maritime legal requirements.

This authoritative publication presents the complete legal texts of the 1992 protocols amending the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage in a 1.8 kg paperback format. The English-language edition contains consolidated versions of both the 1969 CLC Convention and the 1971 Fund Convention, including all subsequent amendments and the pivotal 1992 protocols that introduced revised liability limits and expanded definitions of pollution damage.

As the specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating international shipping, the organization behind this publication sets global standards for maritime safety, security, and environmental protection. Their publications serve as the definitive reference for maritime legal frameworks, providing industry professionals with authoritative guidance on international conventions and protocols governing all aspects of maritime operations and environmental protection.

• This essential reference publication offers maritime professionals immediate access to the complete legal framework governing oil pollution liability and compensation. The consolidated format presents all relevant conventions, protocols, and amendments in a single, easy-to-reference volume, including the pivotal 1992 protocols that introduced significant improvements to liability limits and compensation mechanisms. Designed specifically for practical application in maritime operations, it provides clear guidance on strict liability principles, compensation procedures, and the operation of the International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund, making it an indispensable tool for ensuring compliance with international maritime environmental regulations.