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Bunker Oil Pollution (Liability and Compensation) Ordinance (Chapter 605).

Country/Territory
China, Hong Kong SAR
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Ordinance to provide for: compensation in respect of damage arising from contamination caused by the discharge or escape of bunker oil from ships or in respect of a threat of such damage; the liability of ship owners and compulsory insurance in respect of the liability; and consequential, incidental or related matters.
Subject
Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Oil pollution Liability/compensation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

This Ordinance provides a compensation regime for pollution damage caused by discharge or escape of bunker oil from non-tankers.

Full text
English
Website
www.hklii.org