Protocol concerning cooperation in preventing pollution from ships and, in cases of emergency combating pollution of the Mediterranean Sea

Title (French)

Protocole relatif à la coopération en matière de prévention de la pollution par les navires et, en cas de situation critique, de lutte contre la pollution de la Mer Méditerranée

Title (Spanish)

Protocolo sobre cooperación para prevenir la contaminación por los buques y, en situaciones de emergencia, combatir la contaminación del Mar Mediterráneo

Place of adoption

Valletta

Depository

Spain

Language

English, French, Spanish, Arabic

Entry into force

Mar 17, 2004

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances, Sea

Keyword

Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Marine pollution Continental shelf Risk assessment/management Data collection/reporting Authorization/permit Early warning system/emergency intervention system Monitoring Maritime zone Marine pollution (dumping at sea) Registration Transport/storage International relations/cooperation Biodiversity Hazardous substances Marine pollution (ship-based sources) Dispute settlement Navigation Research

Abstract

Objective: To further develop mutual assistance and cooperation in preventing and combating pollution.

Summary of provisions: The Contracting Parties undertake to cooperate in implementing international regulations to prevent, reduce and control pollution of the marine environment from ships and take the necessary measures in cases of pollution incidents (art. 3.1). In so doing, the Parties agree to take into account as appropriate the participation of local authorities, non governmental organisations and socio-economic actors (art.3.2). Inter alia, Contracting Parties agree to endeavour to maintain and promote contingency plans and other means of preventing and combating pollution incidents (art. 4). They undertake to apply monitoring activities to prevent, detect and combat pollution and to ensure compliance with applicable international regulations (art. 5). Further they agree to cooperate as far as practicable in the salvage of hazardous and noxious substances in packaged form so as to prevent or reduce the danger to the marine and coastal environment (art. 6). Procedures for communication of information and reporting of incidents are provided under articles 8 and 9. The Parties are also to assess the environmental risks of the recognised routes used in maritime traffic and take the appropriate measures aimed at reducing the risks of accidents or the environmental consequences thereof (art. 15)

Institutional mechanisms: Ordinary meetings of the Parties are to be held in conjunction with ordinary meetings of the Contracting Parties to the Convention (art. 18).

(Source: IUCN ELC, 08.2005)

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References - Treaties

Supersedes

Protocol concerning Co-operation in Combating Pollution of the Mediterranean Sea by Oil and other Harmful Substances in Cases of Emergency

Treaty | Multilateral | Barcelona | Feb 16, 1976

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000541)

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)

Enabled by

Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution

Treaty | Multilateral | Barcelona | Feb 16, 1976

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Total allowable catch, Prohibited fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Seasons, Sustainable use, Fishing gear/fishing method

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000543)

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