Protocol concerning Co-operation in Combating Oil Spills in the Wider Caribbean Region Document type Multilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Mar 24, 1983 Source IUCN (ID: TRE-000764) Title (French) Protocole relatif à la coopération en matière de lutte contre les déversements d'hydrocarbures dans la région des Caraïbes Title (Spanish) Protocolo a la Cooperación para combatir los derrames de hidrocarburos en la región del gran caribe Title (Other) Potokoll über die Zusammenarbeit bei der Bekämpfung der Einleitung von Öl im Karibischen Raum Place of adoption Cartagena Depository Colombia Language English, French, Spanish Entry into force Oct 11, 1986 Subject Sea, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Marine pollution EIA Geographical area Latin America and the Caribbean Abstract Objective: To provide a framework for regional cooperation and assistance in the event of an oil spill incident in the Caribbean region. Summary of provisions: The Parties agree to combine their efforts in taking the necessary measures to protect the marine environment of the Caribbean region against pollution from oil spill incidents, and cooperate in maintaining and promoting contingency plans and means of combating pollution (art. 3). They undertake to exchange information regarding their competent national authorities for combating pollution and on laws, institutions and procedures aimed at combating marine pollution by oil (art. 4). Any Contracting Party faced with a marine emergency is to take appropriate measures to combat pollution, inform other States of the measures it has taken or intends to take, make an assessment of the nature and extent of the marine emergency and determine the necessary and appropriate action to be taken (arts. 5 and 7). Any Contracting Party may call on the others for assistance (art. 6). To facilitate implementation of the Protocol, in particular arts. 6 and 7, the Contracting Parties should conclude bilateral or multilateral subregional arrangements, as appropriate (art. 8). Institutional mechanism: Parties designate UNEP to discharge secretariat functions under the Protocol (art. 9). (Source: IUCN ELC, 08.2005, based on UNEP Register of International Treaties and Other Agreements in the Field of the Environment, 1996) Full text English French Spanish Website www.cep.unep.org Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Ratification * Simple signature Antigua and Barbuda Oct 11, 1986 Sep 11, 1986 [2] - Bahamas Jul 24, 2012 Jun 24, 2010 [2] - Barbados Oct 11, 1986 May 28, 1985 [1] Mar 5, 1984 Belize Oct 22, 1999 Sep 22, 1999 [2] - Colombia Apr 2, 1988 Mar 3, 1988 [1] Mar 24, 1983 Costa Rica Aug 31, 1991 Aug 1, 1991 [2] - Cuba Oct 15, 1988 Sep 15, 1988 [2] - Dominica Nov 4, 1990 Oct 5, 1990 [2] - Dominican Republic Dec 24, 1998 Nov 24, 1998 [2] - France Oct 11, 1986 Nov 13, 1985 [1] Mar 24, 1983 Grenada Sep 16, 1987 Aug 17, 1987 [1] Mar 24, 1983 Guatemala Jan 20, 1990 Dec 18, 1989 [1] Aug 5, 1983 Guyana Aug 13, 2010 Jul 14, 2010 [2] - Honduras Nov 12, 2018 Oct 13, 2018 [1] Mar 24, 1983 Jamaica May 1, 1987 Apr 1, 1987 [1] Mar 24, 1983 Mexico Oct 11, 1986 Apr 11, 1985 [1] Mar 24, 1983 Netherlands Oct 11, 1986 Apr 16, 1984 [1] Mar 24, 1983 Nicaragua Sep 24, 2005 Aug 25, 2005 [1] Mar 24, 1983 Panama Dec 6, 1987 Nov 6, 1987 [1] Mar 24, 1983 Saint Kitts and Nevis Jul 15, 1999 Jun 15, 1999 [2] - Saint Lucia Oct 11, 1986 Nov 30, 1984 [1] Mar 24, 1983 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Aug 10, 1990 Jul 11, 1990 [2] - Trinidad and Tobago Oct 11, 1986 Jan 24, 1986 [2] - United Kingdom Oct 11, 1986 Feb 28, 1986 [1] Mar 24, 1983 United States of America Oct 11, 1986 Oct 31, 1984 [1] Mar 24, 1983 Venezuela, Boliv. Rep. of Jan 17, 1987 Dec 18, 1986 [1] Mar 24, 1983 * [1] Ratification [2] Accession/approbation [3] Acceptance/approval [4] Succession [5] Consent to be bound [6] Definite signature reset zoom out zoom in References - Treaties Enabled by Convention for the Protection and Development of the Marine Environment of the Wider Caribbean Region Treaty | Multilateral | Cartagena | Mar 24, 1983 Keyword: Biodiversity, Data collection/reporting, International relations/cooperation, International agreement-text, Air quality/air pollution, Research, EIA, Management/conservation, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Exploration, Institution, Marine pollution, Dispute settlement, Maritime zone, Liability/compensation, Monitoring, Ecosystem preservation Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000763) Other references Literature 3 records related to this treaty. View literature