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Decree No. 2013/5110 on approval of the 2001 International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 28720, 27 July 2013.
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Polluter pays principle Oil pollution Liability/compensation Certification
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Abstract

Upon the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Council of Ministers decrees to approve the 2001 International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage. This Convention consists of 19 Articles and the text of the Convention in its original Turkish translation and in English. This Convention aims at protecting marine area with the polluter pays principle. The template for the certificate of insurance or other financial security in respect of civil liability for bunker oil pollution damage is annexed to the Convention.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr

References - Legislation

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Circular on grant and withdrawal of certificates of insurance or financial security under the 2001 International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2014

Keyword: Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation, Certification, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX