Merchant Shipping (Liability and Compensation for Oil Pollution) Ordinance (Chapter 414). Country/Territory China, Hong Kong SAR Document type Legislation Date 1991 (2003) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Ordinance to provide for compensation for pollution caused by discharge or escape of oil from oil-carrying ships and for the liability of ship owners; for compulsory insurance in respect of such liability; for contributions by oil importers and others to the International Fund for Compensation for oil Pollution Damage; for the liability of the Fund in certain circumstances for such pollution; for the indemnification of ship owners by the Fund; and for 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 for the adoption of internationally accepted measures which impose strict liability for oil pollution damage in Hong Kong. Full text English Website www.hklii.org