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 completoAn 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