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Merchant Shipping (Liability and Compensation for Oil Pollution) Ordinance (Chapter 414).

País/Territorio
China, RAE de Hong Kong
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
1991 (2003)
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Título completo
An 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.
Materia
Mar, Medio ambiente gen.
Palabra clave
Contaminación marina Contaminación oleosa Responsabilidad/indemnización
Área geográphica
Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Mares del Asia Oriental, Asia Oriental, Pacífico Norte, Pacífico Nordoeste
Resumen

This Ordinance provides for the adoption of internationally accepted measures which impose strict liability for oil pollution damage in Hong Kong.

Texto completo
Inglés
Página web
www.hklii.org