Protocol concerning Marine Pollution resulting from Exploration and Exploitation of the Continental Shelf

Title (French)

Protocole concernant la pollution marine causée par l'exploration et à l'exploitation du plateau continental

Title (Other)

Protokoll über Meeresverschmutzung durch die Erforschung und Ausbeutung des Kontinentalsockels

Place of adoption

Kuwait City

Depository

Kuwait

Language

Arabic, English, Farsi

Entry into force

Feb 17, 1990

Subject

Sea

Keyword

Education Data collection/reporting Solid waste International organization EIA Court/tribunal Deep sea bed Exploration Monitoring Early warning system/emergency intervention system Oil Survey/mapping International relations/cooperation Dispute settlement Maritime zone Research Authorization/permit Liability/compensation Waste domestic sources Marine pollution

Abstract

Objective: To set out measures to prevent and control marine pollution from exploration and exploitation of the continental shelf.

Summary of provisions: Parties agree to require that all appropriate measures are taken to prevent, abate and control marine pollution from offshore operations (operations conducted for exploration of oil or natural gas or for exploiting those resources) in those parts of the continental shelf covered by the Protocol within their respective jurisdictions, and to take, individually or jointly, all appropriate steps to combat such pollution (art. II). The Protocol contains provisions concerning licensing of offshore operations by each Party, including requirements of environmental impact assessment before licensing (Art. III and IV). Each Party undertakes to endeavour to ensure that offshore operation within its jurisdiction does not cause unjustifiable interference with lawful navigation, fishing or any other activities concerned (art. V.1). Furthermore, each Party agrees to take practicable measures to ensure safety and preparedness for dealing with accidental pollution at every offshore installation, (Art. VI, VII and VIII), to control the discharge and disposal into the Sea from offshore installations and its operations (Art. IX and X), to regulate the use of chemicals at offshore installations (Art. XI) and the collection and disposal of all unwanted substances or articles from offshore operations (Art. XI) as well as the maintenance and removal of offshore installations (Art. XIII).

(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  

Website

www.ropme.net

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

References - Treaties

Enabled by

Kuwait Regional Convention for Co-operation on the Protection of the Marine Environment from Pollution

Treaty | Multilateral | Kuwait City | Apr 24, 1978

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, International relations/cooperation, Marine pollution (land-based sources), EIA, Exploration, Marine pollution, Court/tribunal, Research, Fishery management and conservation, Education, International organization, Management/conservation, Hazardous waste, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Dispute settlement, Deep sea bed, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Maritime zone, Liability/compensation, Monitoring, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Hazardous substances

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000537)