Agreement on Cooperation on Marine Oil Pollution, Preparedness and Response in the Arctic

Title (French)

Accord de coopération sur la préparation et la lutte en matière de pollution marine par les hydrocarbures dans l´Arctique

Place of adoption

Kiruna

Depository

Norway

Language

English, French, Russian

Entry into force

Mar 25, 2016

Subject

Sea

Keyword

Oil pollution Marine protected areas Marine pollution (dumping at sea) Marine pollution (land-based sources) Marine pollution (ship-based sources) Marine area Polluter pays principle Marine pollution Oil Indigenous peoples

Geographical area

Arctic

Abstract

The objective of this Agreement is to strengthen cooperation, coordination and mutual assistance among the Parties on oil pollution preparedness and response in the Arctic in order to protect the marine environment from pollution by oil. (Art. 1)

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Website

emeritus.lovdata.no

* [1] Ratification [2] Accession/approbation [3] Acceptance/approval [4] Succession [5] Consent to be bound [6] Definite signature

References - Treaties

Cites

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Treaty | Multilateral | Montego Bay | Dec 10, 1982

Keyword: Alien species, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Management/conservation, Deep sea bed, Islands, Bycatch, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Risk assessment/management, Fishing licence fee, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Total allowable catch, Marine fisheries, Liability/compensation, Pollution control, Future generations, Marine pollution, Dispute settlement, Monitoring, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Maritime zone, Policy/planning, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Size, Contract/agreement, Access right, Education, Data collection/reporting, Research, EIA, International organization, Long-range air pollution, Marine mammals, Mining, Business/industry/corporations, High seas, Sovereignty, Marine pollution (land-based sources), Migratory species, Vessel ownership, Court/tribunal, Marine resources management, Jurisdictional competence, Fishing licence, Harbour, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Fishing gear/fishing method, Navigation, Registration, Continental shelf, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Exploration, Seasons, International relations/cooperation, Technology transfer, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sustainable use

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000753)

International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation

Treaty | Multilateral | London | Nov 30, 1990

Keyword: Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Data collection/reporting, Education, Resource/damage valuation, Capacity building, Research, Oil pollution, Oil, Technology transfer

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001109)

International Convention relating to Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Oil Pollution Casualties

Treaty | Multilateral | Brussels | Nov 29, 1969

Keyword: High seas, Navigation, Liability/compensation, Transport/storage, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Dispute settlement, Resource/damage valuation, Oil pollution

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000111)